Initiative Centre-Val de Loire
Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, Centre-Val de Loire, France
About
Initiative Centre-Val de Loire is a non-profit association based in Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, France working on employment & skills, community development.
Initiative Centre-Val de Loire is the regional coordination of the Initiative France network, an association under the French 1901 law. It supports people who create, take over or grow a business in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It offers zero-interest honour loans without personal guarantees, which help leverage bank financing, along with personalised coaching, sponsorship by experienced business owners and volunteer committees. Seven local associations across the region deliver these services, and the network also runs the Initiative Remarquable label and the Incube programme. Its work is backed by public, banking and corporate partners.
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Prêt d'honneur Création
Employment & Skills
Zero-interest personal honour loans of up to 15,000 € to support people launching a business.
Prêt d'honneur Reprise
Employment & Skills
Zero-interest honour loans of up to 30,000 € for taking over existing businesses.
Prêt d'honneur Croissance
Employment & Skills
Zero-interest financing of up to 50,000 € for expanding established businesses.
Prêt d'honneur Innovation
Employment & Skills
Zero-interest financing of up to 50,000 € for innovative business projects.
Prêt d'honneur Agriculture
Employment & Skills
Zero-interest honour loans of 10,000 to 30,000 € for agricultural projects.
Prêt d'honneur Santé
Employment & Skills
Zero-interest honour loans of up to 30,000 € for businesses in the health sector.
Parrainage
Employment & Skills
Mentoring by experienced business owners who guide funded entrepreneurs over the long term.
Initiative Remarquable
Community development
National label and programme recognising entrepreneurs' positive social, environmental and territorial impact.
Incube
Employment & Skills
Free, tailored support programme for people creating a business, designed by Initiative France.
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