Bpifrance and the French Plastics and Composites Federation launch their accelerator

The French Plastics and Composites Federation and Bpifrance are launching a special programme for SMEs in the plastics and composites industry who wish to accelerate their growth and boost their competitiveness. Applications for this support programme must be submitted before 31 October.

The 24-month programme designed to support 30 SMEs and mid-caps with strong growth potential will begin in March 2019. Under the collective banner of "La French Fab", these businesses will participate in an intensive programme aimed at accelerating their growth and preparing them for challenges they face (changing skills, digital technology, internationalisation, innovation etc.) 

The programme will feature a 360-degree analysis, two consulting modules, a series of eight seminars as well as networking tools. Throughout the programme the companies will benefit from regular meetings with Bpifrance representatives, events with the national community of accelerators for SMEs and mid-caps and access to premium services (Welcome, Bpifrance Le Hub, Bpifrance Excellence).

A pre-selection process has been launched for companies who wish to apply with an application form that takes about thirty minutes to fill out. Once this form has been completed online, an industry representative will contact each company to help them complete the application form.

In order to apply, companies must fulfil the following criteria:

• Plastics and composites industry player with a development dynamic
• Financially-sound company with a staff of 50 or over
• Company that wishes to boost their performance through sustainable development
• Director who is willing and motivated to help the company grow, and who is committed to the programme for quicker results

Information and applications are available at: https://www.laplasturgie.fr/accelerateur