France's Economic Recovery Plan

As part of the Recovery Plan, President Emmanuel Macron announced his “France 2030” investment plan, totaling 30 billion euros, on October 12.

Do you already know everything there is to know about France Relance? What about France 2030?

The strategic sectors of the French economy that will receive funding remain the same: industrial decarbonization (accounting for 40% of the investment), green hydrogen, new nuclear power (SMR), biotechnology, the semiconductor industry, etc.

Equans’ dedicated team will provide an in-depth analysis of France 2030 in early 2022, once the practical details are unveiled.

In the meantime, Equans continues to support you by analyzing future funds, assessing the eligibility of your projects, and preparing

your grant applications.

The Economic Recovery Plan for Industry - Implementation of "France Relance"

France has been granted 40 billion euros as part of the Next Generation plan launched by the European Union. For its part, France has launched the France Relance plan, worth 100 billion euros. These 100 billion euros are distributed in the form of grants awarded by organizations such as the BPI and ADEME. Some funds are managed directly at the regional level.

Overview of the Programs Associated with France Relance

As for the industrial sector, several funds are available under the “Relance France” plan. They primarily focus on energy efficiency, hydrogen, decarbonization, electrification, automation, modernization, and many other eligible projects.

2021 Fund

ADEME
ADEME (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency) is committed to combating global warming and the depletion of natural resources.

DECARB IND & BCIAT: Energy Efficiency, Process Decarbonization

H2 Ecosystems / H2 Technology Building Blocks: Infrastructure, Distribution, Components, and Innovative Systems

TREMPLIN: initiatives aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including mobility, air quality, lighting, insulation, cooling, and waste management

Bpifrance
BPI France is the bank for entrepreneurs that provides financing and support to businesses at every stage of their development.

Regions: New Plant, New Production Line, Production Line Renovations

Strategic sectors: automotive, aerospace, nuclear, healthcare, agri-food, electronics, essential inputs

FranceAgriMer
FranceAgriMer, the national agency for agricultural and marine products, is responsible for organizing the wine market and operating grain testing laboratories, among other things. This agency administers national and European subsidies on behalf of professionals in the agricultural, agri-food, and fishing sectors.

Slaughterhouse Modernization: Improved Animal Welfare, Site and Equipment Modernization, Video Surveillance

ASP
The Services and Payments Agency assists public decision-makers with the processing, verification, and payment of their subsidies.

Industry of the Future: Software, Robotics, Sensors, AI, Augmented Reality

Decarbonization: power/heat recovery, improved energy efficiency, processes that replace fossil fuels