The Region is launching, in partnership with Bpifrance, the ERDF REACT EU Recovery Loan Fund in support of the cash flow of small and medium-sized enterprises and/or as part of a development programme. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises in the Franche-Comté region, the loan is part of the European Commission’s programme to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and prepare for the future and recovery of the economy. The loan is for a duration of 5 to 7 years and benefits from a deferred repayment of 1 to 2 years. It is granted without taking a guarantee on the assets of the company or the assets of the manager. It should make it possible to support 200 companies in the territory of Franche-Comté.