Vilogia is a major player in social housing in France. Much more than a landlord, the group is a veritable innovation laboratory, developing sustainable housing solutions to meet the challenges of the energy transition.
Vilogia works with G.A.C. Group to turn its technological ambitions into financed realities. The challenge?
- Access European programs (Horizon Europe, Interreg, etc.).
- Limiting self-financing
- Mastering complexity administrative and strategic management of grant applications.
The challenge: navigating the «millefeuille» of European subsidies
For an innovation department, access to European funds is an opportunity. However, Vilogia was facing structural obstacles:
The complexity of the ecosystem: a large number of programs (Horizon Europe, Interreg, etc.) whose rules and specific features are difficult to master in-house.
The need for structuring : setting up such projects requires specific expertise if we are to succeed.
The need for orientation: identify the «right» program among the diversity of existing schemes.
The G.A.C. Group solution: expert financing engineering
Support focused on our expertise in European funding. Our consultants act as Vilogia's strategic right-hand man:
Strategic direction: selection of the most relevant programs to maximize opportunities.
Project structuring : technical and financial support to meet the expectations of the European Commission.
Ongoing monitoring and expertise : essential knowledge of the systems to guarantee rigorous long-term monitoring.
The result: 60 to 70 % in cost recovery
Our long-standing collaboration with G.A.C. Group has enabled us to achieve major strategic milestones:
Advantageous financing : obtaining subsidies covering 60 to 70 % of the costs of innovative projects.
Strategic transformation : implementation of cutting-edge innovation projects that have had a lasting impact on Vilogia's strategy.
Outreach and partnerships : strengthening of European collaborations, opening up new opportunities well beyond the initial financial framework.
The testimony
«They're real experts, there's no other way to put it. They know what they're doing, where to go and how to take companies to their goal. Their guidance has been crucial in helping us structure our projects, understand financing requirements and maximize our chances of success.»
Julien HOLGARD - European Project Manager at Vilogia
Expert advice
For Julien HOLGARD, surrounding yourself with experts is the key to concrete results:
«I don't recommend going it alone, because the European funding ecosystem is a veritable millefeuille of programs [...]. [...] It is therefore essential to surround yourself with professionals who are familiar with these schemes, know their specific features and can effectively guide you towards the most relevant opportunities.»
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