Bpifrance

Mission

Financing

Type of actor

Institutional player

Fields of intervention

Health / Social care / Social / Medical Device

Intervention zone

Regional / National

This player helps you innovate in the social and medico-social sector

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What is Bpifrance?

With a presence in every region, Bpifrance is a public investment bank that supports French companies by offering financing and support solutions to help them with their projects.

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This player helps you innovate in the social and medico-social sector

Discover the players in the sector

🎯 Missions

  • The "financing" branch of Bpifrance finances innovative companies from the moment they are created through non-dilutive instruments (grants, subsidies, loans, and credits).
  • Bpifrance's "investment" division supports innovative companies by acquiring a stake in their capital through its investment funds.
  • Bpifrance Le Hub supports innovative companies invested in by Bpifrance in their day-to-day operational decisions and choices, covering all aspects of growth (regulatory, medical, HR, international, IP, etc.).
  • Bpifrance also offers other programs dedicated to supporting companies, such as the Digital Prevention Accelerator and the Health Industries and Technologies Accelerator. Feel free to contact your regional representative, who will be able to guide you towards these tools. 

💡 I have a project. How can contacting Bpifrance help me?

  • To request a non-dilutive financing solution to fund a stage of your start-up and development;
  • To request medium- to long-term capital and strategic support after your start-up.

🤝 At what stage of my project should I contact your organization?

  • When setting up your business/during the idea transformation phase: finance expenses related to design studies, project definition, and feasibility studies.
  • During your start-up phase: your business has been created and you need to accelerate the development of your innovative project;
  • When preparing for your commercial launch: you have completed your initial proof of concept and want to accelerate your commercial launch: pilot installations, intellectual property, regulatory issues, clinical trials, recruitment, etc.
  • During the acceleration of your commercial deployment: you have already launched your product or service and occupy a certain share of the regional market, and you want to accelerate your growth at the national and international levels.

💸 Does it finance projects?

Yes

BpiFrance regional delegations

🧰 Accessible resources

  • Equity and quasi-equity;
  • Financing;
  • Network (partner funds, ecosystem).
Link to Bpifrance website Link to the Bpifrance en région page

📖 Practical guide

All the questions you need to know about Bpifrance.

Who is the right person to contact?

To identify the product(s) best suited to your situation and receive guidance on the steps to take, contact the Innovation Officer at your local Bpifrance regional office: Bpifrance
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To discuss a possible investment in your company by Bpifrance: Investment
team of the Fonds Patient Autonome, a fund dedicated to digital health:so-yeon.koo@bpifrance.fr; jb.lesne@bpifrance.fr

Are Bpifrance's services subject to a fee?

No. Bpifrance is a financing organization (non-dilutive and dilutive) that decides to finance the most promising projects and teams after analyzing their applications.

Can your organization provide individual support for my project?

Yes, a project manager or investment manager will be responsible for monitoring your application. Bpifrance contact form

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Bpi: The Key Partner for Innovation in Healthcare

Bpi, the public investment bank, plays a crucial role in the development of healthcare innovation in France. Founded in 2012 and headed by Nicolas Dufourcq, this institution offers unparalleled support to entrepreneurs and SMEs in the healthcare sector.

Tailor-Made Loans for Medical Innovation

Bpi offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the specific needs of healthcare companies:

  • Innovation loans to support R&D phases;
  • Repayable advances for high-potential initiatives
  • Grants for startups in the seed phase
  • Capital investments to accelerate growth

These offerings enable healthcare entrepreneurs to turn their innovative ideas into reality, from conception to commercialization.

Personalized Support for Success

Beyond simple loans, Bpi offers comprehensive support:

  • Acceleration programs dedicated to healthtech
  • Connections with industry experts
  • Assistance with internationalization and export
  • Strategic advice to optimize development

This tailored support significantly increases the chances of success for healthcare initiatives.

An Ecosystem Conducive to Innovation

Bpi does not just provide individual support to companies. It actively works to create an environment conducive to innovation in healthcare:

  • Organization of innovation challenges in partnership with the Health Data Hub
  • Close collaboration with health competitiveness clusters
  • Support for collaborative research initiatives

This ecosystem approach stimulates creativity and promotes synergies between players in the sector.

Concrete Impact on Employment and the Economy

Bpifrance's actions in the health sector have had a significant impact:

  • Creation of skilled jobs in biotechnology and medtech
  • Strengthening France's competitiveness on the international stage
  • Improvement in the quality of care through innovation

By supporting innovation in healthcare, Bpi is making a direct contribution to economic growth and the well-being of the population. Bpi offers French Healthcare Innovation Business Meetings in various countries.

For healthcare entrepreneurs, Bpi is much more than just a bank. It is a true catalyst for innovation, offering the financial resources and expertise needed to transform revolutionary ideas into commercial successes, while having a positive impact on society. 

G_NIUS supports digital health project leaders in understanding the regulatory framework, identifying funding, and connecting with the ecosystem to accelerate innovation in France.

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