The budget of Atout France includes not only the general grant from the state but also
the subscriptions of members and the funding which derives from partnerships entered
into with the whole range of industry stakeholders. At the end of 2012, the approved
budget was EUR 73.9 million. The economic model adopted by Atout France, which brings
together public and private financing, is a novel one. In order to have the necessary
flexibility for its activities, Atout France has Economic Interest Grouping (EIG) status. It is a
successful example of a public-private partnership (PPP).