Aids and subsidies for the digital transformation of packaging manufacturers - 2023 Edition
Updated on 01/12/2022.
Since 2020, the government has been strongly accelerating the implementation of measures to revive the economy through recovery plans at the local, national and European levels.
In 2023, what aids and subsidies will remain for SMEs, mid-sized companies and large industrial groups in the packaging sector in France?
From consulting diagnostics to the integration of digital solutions
In France, support for the digital transformation of manufacturers covers upfront analysis and strategic consulting, the implementation and/or purchase of digital solutions, and user and management training.
We have attempted to list the various subsidies, repayable advances, loans, tax incentives and other support measures in the following paragraphs. This list is not exhaustive, and these support measures vary by Region. Our financing experts can help you identify the most suitable support measures based on your strategy and ambitions.
1. Stakeholders and aid offered for digital transformation
The France Num initiative has been extended until December 2023, and aims to support companies in all sectors with a view to developing their business with digital technology. This initiative translates into several aids, supported by the CCIs and Chambers of Trades (free diagnostics for example) as well as by lending organizations. To discover the list of aids to date, in particular Region by Region : https://www.francenum.gouv.fr/comprendre-le-numerique/quelles-sont-les-aides-financieres-pour-la-numerisation-de-votre-entreprise#:~:text=R%C3%A9ussir%20la%20transition%20num%C3%A9rique%20de,%C3%A0%20hauteur%20de%2070%20%25%20maximum.
For industrial VSEs-SMEs (3 to 50 employees), it is possible to apply for a “TPE Growth Loan” of €10,000 to €50,000 to finance their digital transformation; without personal guarantee or security. More details: https://www.economie.gouv.fr/plan-de-relance/profils/entreprises/pret-croissance-tpe
2. Stakeholders and aid offered for industry 4.0
The Regions also participate in the financing (subsidies, repayable advances) of the industry of the future. We invite you to contact your local authorities.
Since 2018, the government has allocated a budget of 80 million euros to co-finance consulting programs on the transformation to the industry of the future, implemented by the Regional Councils. These programs are adapted to each region and generally include a diagnosis of the company's situation, an action plan and support for the implementation of these actions with the help of specialized consultants.
3. Other funding solutions
In addition to subsidies, repayable aid and loans (State, Regions, CCIs and CMAs, BPI France), there are also financing solutions through the strengthening of your equity.
As the FRPME is no longer available, we can help you find this type of scheme at local level.
4. Aid for training
The France Num program offers free training courses in order to train VSEs and SMEs to, in particular, sell online, develop their presence on the internet and secure their IT data. For more details depending on your region or sector of activity: https://www.francenum.gouv.fr/guides-et-conseils/strategie-numerique/accompagnements-actions-france-num-liste-des-groupements
The aid made available also depends on your status, and allows you to finance part or all of this effort, which is essential for your transformation. All the aid to be found: https://www.francenum.gouv.fr/aides-financieres/guides-et-conseils-financiers/quelles-sont-les-aides-financieres-pour-se-former
On the same principle, it is possible to apply for this aid in order to finance HIPE support and training costs. For example, we go through Grafipolis, a Qualiopi certified training center in order to deliver all of our training courses.
5. Aid awaiting renewal
The aid for investments in transformation towards the industry of the future supported by the ASP (Agence de Services et de Paiement) saw the submission of files closed at the end of 2021. We hope that it will be renewed: https://www.asp-public.fr/aide-en-faveur-des-investissements-de-transformation-vers-lindustrie-du-futur
The tax incentive of digital super-depreciation corresponded until 2021 to reducing the taxable profits of an industrial company by up to 40% of the expenses related to its digital transformation: https://www.impots.gouv.fr/portail/actualite/le-dispositif-de-suramortissement-numerique
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