What types of financial support are available? – Discover Our Diversified Range of Funding Options – Personalized Solutions For Every Partnership!

Do you want to know what concrete types of financial support Zigass can offer you to develop your business in partnership with us? We are proud to offer a diversified range of funding options, designed to meet the varied needs of our partners and to support projects of different sizes and from various sectors of activity!

We do not believe in "one-size-fits-all" financial solutions – we understand that each business and each partnership is unique. Therefore, Zigass offers you personalized and flexible funding solutions, tailored to the specifics of your business, stage of development, and long-term goals!

Discover the full range of types of financial support available through Zigass partnerships and find out which option best suits your entrepreneurial needs and aspirations:

Non-Refundable Grants – Initial Capital For Start-up and Innovation: "Start Your Business Without the Burden of Loans – Direct Funding For Your Projects!" Zigass offers non-refundable grants (direct funding that does not need to be repaid) for certain types of partnerships and projects, especially for innovative initiatives, projects with a strong social impact, and early-stage businesses that demonstrate high growth and sustainability potential. Zigass non-refundable grants are designed to provide initial capital, to cover start-up costs, to support research and development activities, to implement new technologies, or to launch innovative products and services. This type of financial support is ideal for:

• Start-ups and New Businesses in their early stages that need initial capital to start operations.
• Innovative and Research & Development Projects that require funding for exploring new ideas, technologies, or solutions.
• Initiatives with a Strong Social and Community Impact aimed at solving social problems, protecting the environment, or developing rural communities.
• Pilot Projects and Concept Testing that require funding to validate ideas and assess business viability.
• Businesses in Priority Sectors For Zigass (agriculture, construction, rural tourism, green technologies, etc.) that demonstrate growth and sustainability potential.

Advantageous Loans – Working Capital and Long-Term Investments, With Preferential Conditions: "Flexible and Accessible Funding For Your Business Growth – Reduced Interest and Advantageous Terms!" Zigass provides its partners with advantageous loans, with reduced interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and preferential conditions compared to standard bank loans. Zigass loans can be used for a wide range of purposes, including working capital, investments in equipment and machinery, expansion of production capacities, infrastructure development, acquisition of land or buildings, financing marketing and sales campaigns, or other strategic investments necessary for business growth and development. This type of financial support is ideal for:

• Financing Working Capital Needed For Current Operations (purchases of raw materials, payment of salaries, inventory management, etc.).
• Investments in Equipment and Machinery, Vehicles, Technologies, and Other Tangible and Intangible Assets Necessary For Business Development and Efficiency.
• Expanding Production and Storage Capacities, to cope with increased demand or to diversify the range of products and services.
• Development and Modernization of Infrastructure, including constructions, landscaping, repairs, modernization of workspaces or points of sale.
• Acquisition or Leasing of Land and Buildings, necessary for business expansion or relocation.
• Financing Marketing and Sales Campaigns, to increase brand visibility, to attract new customers, and to boost sales.
• Refinancing Existing Debts under more advantageous conditions, to improve cash flow and reduce financial costs.
• Other Strategic Investments that contribute to the growth, sustainability, and profitability of the partner business.

Capital Investments – Long-Term Partnership and Accelerated Growth: "We Become Partners In Your Business – We Invest Capital and Expertise For Sustainable Success!" For partnerships with outstanding growth and scalability potential, Zigass can offer capital investments, becoming a minority or majority shareholder in the partner business. Zigass capital investments offer not only funding – but also access to our managerial expertise, our network of contacts, our marketing and sales resources, and our know-how in various industries. This type of financial support is ideal for:

• Businesses with Rapid Growth and Scalability Potential aimed at expanding regionally, nationally, or internationally.
• Technological and Innovative Companies with disruptive business models and a clear competitive advantage.
• Businesses in Strategic Sectors For Zigass that align with our social mission and our sustainable development goals.
• Ambitious and Long-Term Projects that require significant investments and a solid partnership to be successfully implemented.
• Visionary and Experienced Entrepreneurs who are looking for a strategic partner to accelerate their business growth and to reach their maximum potential.

In-Kind Support – Resources, Equipment, Spaces, and Know-How – Direct Contribution to Your Operations: "Not Just Money – We Offer You Concrete Resources To Ease Your Work and Increase Efficiency!" In addition to direct financial support, Zigass can offer in-kind support, making available to partners valuable resources, modern equipment, workspaces and production facilities, access to technologies, and our accumulated know-how in various fields. Zigass in-kind support can significantly reduce partners' operating costs, increase the efficiency of production processes, accelerate project implementation, and facilitate access to state-of-the-art resources. This type of support is extremely valuable for:

• Early-Stage Businesses with Limited Budgets that need additional resources to start operations and to reduce initial costs.
• Partnerships That Require the Use of Specialized Equipment or Advanced Technologies that partners cannot initially afford.
• Projects That Benefit from Equipped and Fitted Workspaces or Production Facilities provided by Zigass.
• Businesses That Can Benefit from Zigass's Know-How and Expertise in areas such as management, marketing, sales, technology, agriculture, construction, tourism, etc.
• Initiatives Aimed at Efficient Resource Utilization and Reducing Environmental Impact, through access to green technologies and sustainable practices promoted by Zigass.

Guarantees and Insurances – Reducing Risks and Increasing Investor Confidence: "We Offer You Security and Confidence – We Facilitate Access to Additional Funding!" To facilitate our partners' access to additional funding from other sources (banks, private investors, etc.), Zigass can offer financial guarantees and insurances that reduce the risk perceived by other funders and increase the chances of loan or investment approval. Zigass guarantees can cover part of the loan or investment value, providing an additional level of security for funders. Insurances can protect the partner business against certain operational or financial risks, creating a more stable and attractive business environment for investors. This type of support is useful for:

• Partnerships That Need More Funding Than the Direct Support Offered by Zigass and who wish to access bank loans or additional investments.
• New Businesses or Businesses with Limited Financial History that have difficulty obtaining traditional funding due to the risk perceived by banks.
• Ambitious and High-Value Projects that require a mix of funding from various sources.
• Partnerships That Wish to Attract Additional Private Investors and who need guarantees to convince them to invest.
• Businesses That Wish to Protect Themselves Against Operational and Financial Risks and to create a safer and more predictable environment for investors.

Zigass offers you a true "portfolio" of financial support options – from non-refundable grants to advantageous loans, capital investments, and in-kind support, to guarantees and insurances! We are ready to discuss with you, to analyze the specific needs of your business, and to build together the personalized financial solution that will propel you to success!

Explore the menu on the side to learn more about the eligibility criteria for each type of financial support, about the application process, and about the success stories of Zigass partners who have already benefited from our funding!