Organization · Grant Maker
France Active
France Active is a prominent French organization focused on solidarity finance, supporting engaged entrepreneurs and social enterprises across France. It operates a network of local structures aimed at fostering an inclusive and sustainable society.
Overview
What France Active does
What France Active is
France Active is a prominent French organization focused on solidarity finance, supporting engaged entrepreneurs and social enterprises across France. It operates a network of local structures aimed at fostering an inclusive and sustainable society.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports grantor capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Grant Maker
- Founded
- Founded in 1988
- Approximate age
- About 38 years
- Structured capabilities
- Grantor
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
Official channels
Find France Active elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
France Active as a grantor
Grant thesis
France Active supports entrepreneurs in France, particularly those with a social impact, by providing resources, advice, and financial support.
Focus narrative
France Active invests in social entrepreneurship, aiming to accelerate the success of businesses. They support entrepreneurs at various stages, from idea conception to development and transformation, while mobilizing resources and connecting them with a network of partners.
Value and support
Beyond funding, France Active offers valuable resources, advice, and a network of partners to help entrepreneurs succeed in their ventures.
Grant economics
- Dilutive
- No
- Nonprofit only
- No
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Eligibility and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Audience
- Founders
- Sectors
- Social Networks
- Regions
- France
Process and recipient context
Application process
Entrepreneurs can apply for support through France Active's website. The organization provides guidance and resources tailored to the needs of social enterprises, ensuring that applicants receive the necessary assistance to develop their business ideas.
Recipient context
Notable portfolio companies include Skravik, which focuses on decarbonizing maritime activities; CIDIL, dedicated to rural development and social inclusion; Macoretz, involved in sustainable housing initiatives; and Le Bibliovore, promoting reading and access to books.
Common questions
What to know about France Active
Upseed classifies France Active under the Grant Maker organization type. Its current public profile includes grantor capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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