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Financing your innovation and R&D projects

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Affiliz

+1M€ bank leverage

Affiliz is a SaaS platform for affiliate marketing, designed to simplify and optimize affiliate content management for content creators and media companies.

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Elcia

Support for CIR/CII and IPBox schemes

ELCIA connects professionals in the Joinery, Blinds and Closures sector by developing useful, durable and intuitive software for the trade.

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Walterre

I-Nov competition: +500k€ in funding from BpiFrance and Ademe

Walterre, specialized in energy efficiency, evaluates and optimizes buildings' HVAC systems, guaranteeing at least 10% improvement.

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DigiSchool

Dynergie and digiSchool are committed to the success of young people in their educational path.

Leader in digital education, digiSchool is a publisher of web and mobile educational applications. Their tools have now been adopted by more than 3 million users per month in France.

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Lyv Healthcare

Financing FemTech Research and Innovation

Lyv Healthcare is a start-up that aims to revolutionize the treatment of endometriosis through digital therapeutic support.

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K-motors

Guiding and financing a revolution in automotive electrification

K-Motors specializes in the development of buffer energy storage modules, offering a plug-and-play solution compatible with any electric vehicle lithium battery.

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LYNX

Horizon Europe - €8M grant for the consortium

Lynx pioneers autonomous mixed reality (AR+VR) with the Lynx-R1 headset. Precision-designed in France, the device enables professionals and industries worldwide to transform the way they work, train and learn.

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Unow

R&D as a lever for opening up professional training for all.

Unow is revolutionizing professional training thanks to SPOC, an online training system tutored by experts. Numerous impact studies reveal that the existing training offer, clearly dominated by face-to-face training, does not allow the real effectiveness of the training to be measured, and is considered expensive and too restrictive.

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HEEDJY

Banking leverage for HEEDJY

Heedjy, founded in 2021 by Emilie Gieler, offers an innovative App Marketplace as a Service, facilitating the creation and maintenance of application marketplaces.

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Swing

Banking leverage for SWING

Created in 2022, SWING makes it easy to put healthcare professionals in touch with each other via an intuitive platform, targeting specific replacement needs.

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    From business growth to R&D and innovation, our experts offer you tailor-made expertise to secure the right financing at every stage of your company's development.

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    Our consultants, organized into sector-specific areas of expertise, guarantee a detailed understanding of the specific challenges in your field.

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    Hugo CHARBONNIER
    Director of Innovation Financing - SHS, IT - Partner - Lyon
    Gaspard WIBAUX
    Head of Innovation Financing - Mechanics, Automotive, Industry - Partner - Lyon
    Laurent DUVIC
    Branch Manager - Bank financing - Associate - Grenoble
    Sylvaine Ravier
    Senior consultant in innovation financing - Head of bank financing division - Grenoble
    Maxime DOOMS
    Senior consultant in innovation financing - Public aids and subsidies, Europe, Environment, CleanTech - PhD Environmental Chemistry - Lyon, France
    Damien VILLIERS-MORIAME
    Senior Innovation Finance Consultant - Head of Innovation Tax, IT, Electronics - Associate - Lyon, France
    Souad DJENADI
    Senior consultant in innovation financing - Innovation taxation, Environment - Associate - Marseille
    Simon RIBOLA
    Development and Partnerships Manager - Paris
    Justine GRATALOUP
    Senior consultant in innovation financing - SHS, ESS - PhD Management Sciences & Associate - Lyon
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      How to respond to a call for projects (aap) in 2024?

      Whether you're a start-up, a major corporation, an association, a university or any other player in the research sector, understanding what an AàP is, how it works, and how to respond to it can be the key to your success. This article gives you all the information you need to understand the basics of this type of scheme.

      May 15, 2024
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      The keys to business success

      A company's path to success is rarely linear. It is made up of a multitude of decisions, strategies and a clear vision of the direction to take. In this sea of uncertainties and challenges, three pillars stand out as paramount to a company's survival and prosperity: robust strategic planning through an effective business plan, an informed approach to financing, and a management team with strong leadership. This guide will explore these essential themes, providing you with the keys you need to successfully navigate the entrepreneurial world.

      May 10, 2024
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      Businesses: how to obtain European aid?

      In today's world, innovation and economic development are essential. The European Union has set up funding schemes to support these initiatives and help businesses prosper. This article guides you through the different forms of aid, subsidies and calls for projects available, their main objectives, how to benefit from them, and above all how they can boost your company's development.

      April 26, 2024
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      Deciphering the research tax credit (CIR)

      Whether you're a start-up, SME or large corporation, this article will provide you with all the information you need on how to maximize your R&D investment through tax incentives.

      April 25, 2024
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      EIC accelerator
      EIC accelerator: understanding, application, eligibility

      A flagship call for projects under Horizon Europe's Pillar III, with over 1000 applications from innovative European SMEs in the last round, the EIC Accelerator remains an attractive proposition, despite a reduced number of winners. Here's an overview of this financing solution.

      April 17, 2024
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      Dynergie, a registered CIR-CII consulting firm

      The Dynergie teams are very pleased to announce the renewal of the referencing (9 March 2024) with the Mediator of Companies as a CIR-CII consulting player capable of providing you with the best possible support in obtaining these schemes in full compliance with the charter.

      April 12, 2024
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      The Innovation Tax Credit (ITC): Deciphering and Eligibility

      The Innovation Tax Credit (ITC) is a tax tool designed to support French small and medium-sized enterprises in their innovation process. This guide explores how ICN helps reduce the costs of new product development and facilitates investment in prototypes and pilot plants, as well as detailing the eligibility criteria and administrative steps required to benefit from them.

      April 12, 2024
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      Deeptech in France: understanding and seizing opportunities

      Understanding the deeptech ecosystem, how it works, and the opportunities it represents has become a necessity for entrepreneurs, investors and even the general public. With entities like Bpifrance playing a central role in supporting these technological revolutions, it has become essential to shed light on the various facets of this particularly dynamic ecosystem.

      April 4, 2024
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      Collection tax credit (CIC): dedicated financing for textiles

      Learn all about the tax credit for the textile-clothing-leather sector: a key measure that supports research and innovation in the creation of new collections.

      April 4, 2024
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      France 2030: what can we learn 2 years later?

      Summary of progress on the France 2030 plan: 54 billion euros invested to transform the French economy, supporting innovation and ecological transition. Focus on the main beneficiaries, the distribution of funds, and the environmental impact, according to the 2023 mid-term report.

      March 8, 2024
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        What is BpiFrance? 

        BpiFrance is a French public institution dedicated to financing and supporting businesses. As an investment bank, it offers a variety of financial products to help companies at every stage of their development, from start-up to growth. BpiFrance plays an important role in financing innovation in France. It offers innovation loans to support projects to develop new products or services, as well as capital investments for high-potential innovative companies. BpiFrance also offers a range of support services to help companies maximize their innovation potential.

        What is innovation financing?

        Financing innovation refers to all the financial resources made available to companies to develop and implement innovative ideas, products, services or methods. Without capital, an idea, no matter how innovative, cannot be developed. This form of financing is therefore necessary to enable companies to stand out from the competition and stimulate their growth.

        How do you finance an innovative project?

        To finance an innovative project, it's essential to choose the appropriate financing method according to the stage of development and type of innovation. The most common options include : Self-financing: the entrepreneur uses personal resources to get the project off the ground. This is generally the first step in testing the viability of the innovation. Equity capital: this can come from personal savings, "love money" (money from family or friends), or contributions from outside partners. Public funding: this can take various forms (subsidies, soft loans, tax credits) and can be applied for at different stages in the project's development. Participatory financing: this involves raising funds from a large number of people via online platforms. Private investment: this can come from business angels, venture capital funds or companies.

        What are the main sources of financing?

        The main sources of funding for innovation can be grouped into three broad categories. Public funding: This includes grants, soft loans and tax credits such as the Crédit d'Impôt Recherche (CIR). Numerous innovation support programs are set up by public institutions at various levels: local, regional and national. Examples include the France 2030 plan, and assistance from Bpifrance. Private funding: This includes venture capital, development capital, business angels and participatory financing. These sources of financing are often sought by start-ups and SMEs in their growth phase. Mixed financing: These solutions combine the advantages of public and private financing. Examples include equity loans and repayable advances.

        What are the 3 types of assistance available to company founders?

        The creator of an innovative company can benefit from three main types of aid to finance his or her project. 1. Tax incentives: These schemes reduce the amount of tax payable. They include the Research Tax Credit (CIR), the Innovation Tax Credit (CII) and the Young Innovative Company (JEI) status. 2. Direct grants: This type of aid is generally granted in the form of a subsidy. They are awarded by public bodies such as Bpifrance, ADEME or Regional Councils. 3. Indirect aid: These are loans at preferential rates or repayable advances. These are often dedicated to high-potential projects, and can represent a significant source of financing.