The Vendée Grand Sud Accelerator is designed for small businesses and artisans in the Pays de la Loire region looking to develop or diversify their activities. This initiative supports projects that enhance company attractiveness and facilitate recruitment, with a minimum investment of €15,000 required. Funding is available through loans and grants, and can be combined with other regional or national aids.
Objectives
The program funds initiatives aimed at business development and diversification, including the creation of new products or services, process optimization, and productivity improvements. It also supports efforts to enhance the attractiveness of companies and their professions, which can include actions that facilitate recruitment and skills development for new employees.
Beneficiaries
Eligible beneficiaries include small businesses and artisans with 30 or fewer full-time equivalents (FTEs) at the time of application. They must be affiliated with a chamber of commerce and have been established in the territory of the Inter-municipal Cooperation Bodies of Pays Fontenay Vendée or Pays de La Châtaigneraie for at least two years. Exclusions apply to real estate activities and certain liberal and health professions.
Eligible operations
The program covers a range of investments related to business development and attractiveness, including:
- Creation of new services or products
- Process optimization and productivity improvements
- Recruitment support and skills development initiatives
Note: Investments must be a minimum of €15,000 excluding VAT and cannot involve self-provision.
Eligibility conditions
Key eligibility conditions include:
- Minimum investment of €15,000 excluding VAT
- No commencement of the project before the application is deemed complete
- All applications must be processed by the Inter-municipal Cooperation Body
- Any cancellation of aid requires reimbursement of funds received.
Grant amount
The funding amount and conditions depend on the specific project and are subject to the limits of the inter-municipal budget. Aid can be combined with other funding sources from Europe, the State, the Pays de la Loire Region, and the Vendée Department.
Can I combine the Vendée Grand Sud Accelerator with other funding?
Yes, the aid can be combined with other funding sources from Europe, the State, and regional authorities, provided that all specific conditions are met.
What is the minimum investment required for eligibility?
The minimum investment required is €15,000 excluding VAT, and it cannot involve self-provision.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants include small businesses and artisans with 30 or fewer FTEs, established in the specified territories for at least two years.
What happens if my project starts before the application is approved?
If any part of the project begins before the application is declared complete, the application will be deemed ineligible.
How are applications processed?
All applications are processed by the services of the Inter-municipal Cooperation Body, under the supervision of decision-making bodies.