10 common misconceptions :

I have the right to receive subsidies!
There are no guarantees that you will obtain subsidies

Only big businesses can apply for French subsidies!
FALSE !
All companies can apply for French subsidies, irrespective of type and size.

Only groups can receive European grants!
FALSE !
In same way as French subsidies, all companies are eligible to receive European grants.

Almost all subsidies are awarded to big companies!
FALSE !
80 % of all subsidies are obtained by small and medium businesses.

I can apply for a subsidy at any time!
FALSE !
The application needs to be well anticipated, as it needs to be made before any investment.

Subsidies are granted in a short period of time!
FALSE !
The average wait is about 6 months.

A subsidy can be used in order to avoid financial crisis or to help with critical cash flow problems!
FALSE !
Every single subsidy must be granted after investment.

Only the R&D departments of companies are concerned by subsidies!
FALSE !
Every single department and company project can receive subsidies

Only fast growing companies have are eligible for subsidies!
FALSE !
Companies can apply for subsidies at all stages of their development, from it’s creation to it’s international expansion.

Subsidies mean tax investigation!
FALSE !
Receiving subsidies does not increase the risk of tax investigation as everything is justified.