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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

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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K-motors

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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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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    Our experts optimize the financing of your R&D and innovation projects to catalyze your growth.

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    Thanks to our public financing watch center, our teams can keep you informed in real time of the best financing options to optimize your chances of obtaining them.

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

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    Hugo CHARBONNIER
    Director, funding innovation - SHS, IT - Partner - Lyon
    Gaspard WIBAUX
    Division Manager funding innovation - Mechanics, Automotive, Industry - Partner - Lyon
    Laurent DUVIC
    Branch Manager - Bank financing - Associate - Grenoble
    Sylvaine Ravier
    Senior consultant funding innovation - Head of bank financing - Grenoble
    Maxime DOOMS
    Senior consultant in funding innovation - Public aids and subsidies, Europe, Environment, CleanTech - PhD Environmental chemistry - Lyon
    Damien VILLIERS-MORIAME
    Senior Consultant funding innovation - Head of Innovation Tax, IT, Electronics - Partner - Lyon
    Souad DJENADI
    Senior consultant in funding innovation - Taxation of innovation, Environment - Partner - Marseille
    Simon RIBOLA
    Development and Partnerships Manager - Paris
    Justine GRATALOUP
    Senior consultant in funding innovation - SHS, ESS - PhD Sciences de gestion & Associate - Lyon
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      JEIR
      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.

      June 25, 2024
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      I-NOV competition
      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.

      June 19, 2024
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      Rescrit CIR
      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.

      June 18, 2024
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      JEIC
      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.

      June 18, 2024
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      Ecological transition
      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.

      June 10, 2024
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      min.
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      GAME
      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.

      May 30, 2024
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      JEI
      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.

      May 23, 2024
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      call for projects
      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.

      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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      European aids
      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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        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.