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?

Present in every region, Bpifrance is a public investment bank that supports French companies by offering financing and support solutions to back their projects.

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

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Missions

  • The "financing" branch of Bpifrance finances innovative companies from their creation through non-dilutive instruments (grants, subsidies, loans and credits);
  • Bpifrance's "investment" branch accompanies innovative companiesby taking a stake in their capital through its investment funds;
  • Bpifrance Le Hub supports innovative companies invested by Bpifrance in their day-to-day operational approaches and choices, on all their growth challenges (Regulatory, Medical, HR, International, IP...).
  • Bpifrance also offers other schemes dedicated to supporting companies, such as the Incubateur Santé Numérique and the Accélérateur Industries et Technologies de Santé. Don't hesitate to ask your regional contact who will be able to guide you as best as possible towards these tools.

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

  • To request a non-dilutive financing solution in order to finance a stage in your creation and development;
  • To request capital and strategic support over the medium-to-long term after your creation.

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

  • During your company's creation / idea transformation phase: finance expenses related to conception, definition and feasibility studies for the project to be conducted;
  • During your seed phase: your company is created and you need to accelerate the development of your innovative project;
  • When preparing your commercial launch: you've completed your first proofs of concept and want to accelerate your commercial launch: pilot installations, intellectual property, regulatory, clinical trials, recruitment ...

Does it finance projects?

Yes

BpiFrance's regional offices

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's the right person to talk to?

To identify the product(s) best suited to your situation and receive guidance on how to proceed, contact the Innovation Delegate at the Bpifrance regional office in your area:
Bpifrance contact form


To discuss a possible equity investment in your company by Bpifrance:
Investment team of the Fonds Patient Autonome, a fund dedicated to digital health:so-yeon.koo@bpifrance.fr; josephine.marie@bpifrance.fr; jb.lesne@bpifrance.fr

Do I have to pay for Bpifrance services?

No. Bpifrance is a financing organization (non-dilutive and dilutive) deciding to finance the most promising projects and teams after analysis of dossiers.

Can your organization support my project individually?

Yes, an account manager or investment officer will be in charge of following up your file. Bpifrance contact form

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Bpi: The Key Partner for Healthcare Innovation

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, the institution offers unrivalled support to entrepreneurs and SMEs in the healthcare sector.

Customized Loan for Medical Innovation

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

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

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

Personalized Support Towards Success

Beyond a simple loan, Bpi offers comprehensive support:

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

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

A Favorable Ecosystem for Innovation

Bpi doesn't just support individual companies. It works actively to create an environment conducive to innovation in healthcare:

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

This ecosystemic approach stimulates creativity and fosters synergies between players in the sector.

Concrete impact on Employment and the Economy

Bpifrance's action in the healthcare field has significant spin-offs:

  • Creating skilled jobs in biotech and medtech
  • Strengthening France's competitiveness on the international stage
  • Improving the quality of care through innovation

By supporting innovation in healthcare, Bpi thus contributes directly to economic dynamism and the well-being of the population. Bpi offers Business Meetings French Healthcare Innovation missions in various countries.

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

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