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+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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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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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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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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fund 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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Guiding and Fund 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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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.
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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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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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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Decoding: Young Innovative Breakthrough Company (JEIR)
We'll look in detail at how to check your company's eligibility for this status, the associated tax and social benefits, and how to obtain the status.
I-NOV competition: how to apply and win in 2024?
The I-NOV competition is financed by the France 2030 plan, which aims to stimulate innovation among French startups and SMEs. It's an opportunity for the French government to identify and Fund promising projects with the economic potential to compete for markets in the world's largest economies.
Deciphering the CIR rescript
This guide will explain what a CIR rescript is, its importance, and how companies can use it to optimize and secure their research tax credit.
Decoding: Young Innovative Growth Company (JEIC)
Find out more about the Jeune Entreprise Innovante de Croissance (JEIC) status, a scheme set up by the French government to support fast-growing companies that invest significantly in research and development (R&D). This article will guide you through the eligibility criteria, the tax and social benefits associated with this status, and the application process.
The challenges of ecological transition for businesses
The ecological transition is no longer an option, but a necessity for modern businesses. Faced with growing environmental challenges and increasingly demanding societal expectations, companies must reinvent themselves to adopt more sustainable practices.
Deciphering: Young University Enterprise (JEU) status
The Jeune Entreprise Universitaire (JEU) status represents an opportunity for creative and ambitious individuals, whether students, recent graduates or members of the academic staff. This status, which is closely associated with the Jeune Entreprise Innovante (JEI), offers a privileged pathway for those wishing to embark on an entrepreneurial career, while benefiting from significant advantages. Find out more about eligibility requirements, tax and social benefits, and the application process, and discover how JEU can provide a springboard for your innovation and entrepreneurship projects.
Decoding: Young Innovative Company (JEI) status
In this article, we explore the JEI status. Whether you're a startup, SME or simply interested in innovation, this guide is for you.
How to respond to a call for projects 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.
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.
Businesses: how to obtain European grant?
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 grant, 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.
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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 France's funding innovation . 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 funding innovation ?
The funding 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 to Fund an innovative project?
To Fund 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 assistance for Fund his or her project. 1. Tax breaks: 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. They are often dedicated to high-potential projects, and can represent a significant source of financing.