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European Government-Backed Guarantee and Counter-Guarantee Programme Grant

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An organisation based in France

In context

This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies. Funding is concessional finance. Coverage is read from the notice itself: France. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.

Summary

A European government-backed guarantee and counter-guarantee programme administered by a national development bank to support enterprise financing and innovation. It provides credit risk mitigation for lenders, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to access capital more readily.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 15 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This counter-guarantee programme from the funder facilitates access to credit for job-seeking business creators, economic insertion structures, and solidarity enterprises through FRANCE ACTIVE GARANTIE (FAG). The funder provides a counter-guarantee that covers FAG's own risk, enabling FAG to more readily issue guarantees to lending institutions. The programme supports SMEs and microenterprises across all sectors with eligible activities, funding creation, development, and transmission operations including business installations, acquisitions, investments, and working capital needs.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
European Government-Backed Guarantee and Counter-Guarantee Programme offers $50K.
Who can apply for European Government-Backed Guarantee and Counter-Guarantee Programme?
Eligibility covers organisations in FR; startup, sme, large-company. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
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Quick facts

Budget$50K
EligibilityFR
Org typesstartup, sme, large-company
Last verified15 Sep 2026