With you, partners
Collaboration is at the heart of the France Active model. Across France, we work with a broad network of partners—local governments, banks, businesses, investors, nonprofit networks, and citizens—to support socially conscious entrepreneurs and foster a more inclusive economy in local communities. Together, we develop concrete solutions to economic, social, and environmental challenges, tailored to local realities.
A virtuous model at the intersection of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors
For nearly 40 years, we have been bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders: public funders (local governments, regions, the national government, and the European Union), banking partners, mutual insurance companies, foundations, private companies, and social economy networks.
This virtuous alliance has a multiplier effect:
• Financial leverage:
1 euro invested by France Active > 2.8 euros mobilized with its partners
• Employment leverage:
On average, the number of jobs doubles within 5 years for each supported project
• Skills leverage:
67% of supported entrepreneurs believe that France Active has an impact on their skills development
An ecosystem of committed stakeholders serving local areas
On a day-to-day basis, this partnership makes it possible to:
✔ mobilize funding tailored to impact projects
✔ sharing expertise and resources
✔ fostering solutions rooted in local communities
✔ supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey
This network-based approach enhances the effectiveness of collective action and enables us to take action where the needs are greatest: rural areas, priority neighbourhoods and regions in transition.
Working together: three levers to amplify impact
Our work with partners is structured around three key, complementary levers.
Developing more inclusive and sustainable regions
We work closely with local realities to enhance the attractiveness of regions, support transition sectors and foster cooperation between economic, public and voluntary sector stakeholders.
Securing entrepreneurs’ journeys
We facilitate access to finance and support entrepreneurs to enable them to launch, consolidate and develop their businesses under secure conditions.
Accelerating social investment
We mobilise savings and investments to fund projects with a significant social and environmental impact, by offering solutions tailored to the challenges of the social and solidarity economy.
Collective action in the public interest
Together, as public and private partners, we are pursuing a shared ambition:
✔ supporting projects that benefit society
✔ promoting employment and inclusion
✔ supporting social and environmental transitions
✔ strengthening the resilience of local areas
This collective effort enables us to implement sustainable solutions and maximise the impact of the projects we support.
Are you a partner, or would you like to become one?
Are you a local authority, a bank, a business, a professional network, an investor or a voluntary organisation?
Find out how to build a partnership tailored to your needs and join our ecosystem of committed stakeholders.