Today, many companies are aware of the existence of public grants, but have difficulty identifying them. the system best suited to their project. The result: time-consuming procedures, rejected applications and missed opportunities.
The difficulty lies not in the lack of funding, but in the complexity of public mechanisms: national, regional, sectoral or European schemes, each with its own rules, timetables and eligibility criteria.
So finding the right grant is not a matter of looking for available help, but of precisely match a project to the expectations of an existing system.
For a comprehensive overview of existing systems, please consult our complete guide to public assistance for financing business projects.
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An expert will get back to you within 48 hours to identify the schemes that can be mobilized.
Understand how financing arrangements are structured
Public aid is not distributed uniformly: each program has specific objectives defined by public authorities.
Funding can support :
- Industrial research or experimental development projects,
- Productive investments or industrial modernization,
- Energy and environmental transition projects,
- Industrial transformations,
- Or collaborative projects involving several partners.
Each device defines :
- Types of projects expected,
- Categories of expenses eligible for financing,
- Project maturity level,
- The economic, industrial or environmental impact sought.
A solid project may therefore be rejected simply because it does not correspond exactly to the targeted system.. Without this global vision, it becomes difficult to identify the right opportunity.
The assistance available varies according to sector of activity
Financing opportunities vary greatly from one industrial and technological sector to another.
Some devices target priority sectors or specific value chains. Others are aimed at sectors undergoing transformation or strategic industries.
To quickly identify the calls for projects and grants available in your sector, consult our panorama of available grants and calls for projects by business sector.
This step often enables you to identify little-known systems that are suited to your business.
Why is it difficult to identify the right help on your own?
A number of factors complicate the search:
- Frequent device upgrades,
- Multiple national and regional offices,
- Different criteria for different programs,
- Variable opening times,
- Specific rules on eligible expenses,
- Partnership or consortium requirements.
The same project may be eligible for regional funding but not national, or be more relevant to a European program.
Without a global vision, companies often mobilize internal resources on inappropriate systems.
Starting with the project rather than the aid
The most effective approach is to structure your project before seeking financing.
In particular, funders examine :
- The economic or industrial purpose of the project,
- Technical consistency,
- Its calendar,
- Its budget,
- Its realization capacity,
- And its economic or environmental impact.
Only once these elements have been clarified can compatible devices be identified. Seeking a grant before structuring your project often leads to misguided applications.
The project timetable has a direct influence on the choice of device
Timing is everything. Most systems require the application to be submitted before any irreversible expenditure is incurred, to guarantee the incentive effect of financing.
A project launched too early may therefore become ineligible, while one launched too late may miss out on a call for projects.
Anticipating due dates is therefore essential to secure financing.
Collaborative projects often open up more opportunities
Many programs, particularly European ones, give priority to projects involving companies, laboratories or industrial partners.
A project developed on its own can sometimes become fundable by being structured in a consortium, which allows :
- Pool risks,
- Increase the expected impact,
- And access more favorable financing rates.
How can you quickly identify the right aid for your project?
In view of the wide range of systems available, the most effective solution is to carry out a project pre-diagnosis to analyze :
- The nature of the work,
- The budget,
- The calendar,
- The company's financial situation,
- And collaborative or European opportunities.
Our experts will get back to you within 48 hours to assess your project's eligibility for available financing schemes.
To remember
Finding the right grant is based on a few key principles:
✅ Starting from a structured project
✅ Check compatibility with an existing device
✅ Anticipate the filing schedule
✅ Analyze national and European opportunities
✅ Rely on a global vision of available funding
FAQ - Finding the right grant for your project
Is there a single platform for all public assistance?
No. The schemes are divided between national, regional and European platforms, each with its own offices.
Can a company apply for multiple grants for a single project?
Yes, under certain conditions, in particular when several schemes finance different phases of the project.
Is assistance available to all company sizes?
Yes, even if some schemes are aimed primarily at SMEs, while others are open to ETIs and large companies.
Do I have to be part of a consortium to obtain financing?
No, but some programs, particularly European ones, require a partnership to be eligible.
How can I avoid applying for the wrong device?
A project audit enables you to quickly identify compatible aid and avoid unnecessary procedures.
