In 2016, the French government introduced the concept of “compte PME innovation” (SME innovation account). This is a device meant to encourage innovation among small companies.

If you’re a business creator, you might have to test out your product before launching it on the market. The problem is that doing so can use up a lot of resources, without actually generating any revenue. As such, funding this phase can be difficult. How do you deal with this? By making use of venture capital.

Crowdfunding refers to internet platforms allowing company creators or project leaders to ask for funding.

For a long time, broker was a job that was mostly well known in the English speaking world. Luckily, however, this activity has started spreading in France too!

If you’re trying to create an innovative company, funding your project can be difficult. Not only does it generally take a lot of money to create a new product, but innovation can also be risky. As such, banks won’t always be willing to help you by granting you loans. 

Recently, a new online portal was launched that allows “green” companies to see all the government aid they’re able to get to fund their project.

Funding innovative projects is hard. Can’t seem to get a loan from a bank? Don’t worry! You have other options. Learn what they are now!

When compared to other countries, due to high regulation, banks in France aren’t always very cooperative. This applies when trying to open a business bank account, and, of course, when requesting a loan.