France 2030 "Innovation projects": regional support for innovative companies

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Regionalized part of France 2030 - Innovation projects: what are they?

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The State and the Regions are joining forces to support the development of innovation in the territories through the regionalized France 2030 / PIA4 program. The aim is to provide support for regional SMEs and ETIs committed to R&D and innovation to accelerate their growth and ensure their competitiveness.

Financing targets innovation projects with high added value in feasibility phaseof development or pre-industrialization for a market launch.

Financial aid varies according to the region: up to 60% of eligible expenses and distributed mainly as follows: 

  • 100% in grant for projects in the feasibility phase ;
  • 100% in repayable advance for projects in the development and pre-industrialization phases.

The maximum amount of aid is set at €500k.

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The expected projects and the eligibility criteria are :

  • Single-company projects carried by an SME or ETI
  • Budget over €150 k (may differ from region to region depending on company size)
  • Indicative duration of up to 24 months (may vary according to region and project maturity)
  • Themes : related to the your region's specialization strategy 
  • Certification by a competitive cluster is generally a major advantage.

When should you apply for the "Innovation projects" call?

The call for projects closes on December 31, 2025 until funds run out, applications are made on a rolling basis or at regular intervals, depending on the region.

What are the specificities of my region?

Themes and strategic priorities

Energy; Mobility; Aeronautics; Construction and Public Works; Digital and Electronics; Health; Chemicals; Agriculture, Food and Forestry; Sports, Mountain and Tourism; Mechanics, Metallurgy, Machinery and Robotics; Plastics; Luxury; Textiles

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

24 months maximum

Project budget

Over €150k

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, 50% of eligible expenses, grants for projects in the "feasibility" phase and recoverable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

More info

Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 at 5.00 p.m.

https://france2030.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/projets-d-innovation/

Themes and strategic priorities

Sustainable food; Health and individualized care; Sustainable mobility; Hydrogen; Advanced materials and processes; Microtechnologies and intelligent systems

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

From 12 to 18 months for projects in the "feasibility" phase and up to 24 months for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Project budget

Between €150 k and €1 M

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, 50% of eligible expenses, grants for projects in the "feasibility" phase and recoverable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

http://france2030.bourgognefranchecomte.fr/Projets-d-Innovation

Themes and strategic priorities

Maritime; Agriculture and Food; Digital; Health and Wellness; Industry and intelligent production

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Maximum 18 months for projects in the "feasibility" phase and maximum 24 months for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Project budget

A minimum of €150 k per project for SMEs and €250 k for ETIs, for projects in the "feasibility" phase and a minimum of €200 k for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Rate of assistance

From 75 k€ to 250 k€ in subsidies for projects in the "feasibility" phase and from 100 k€ to 500 k€ in recoverable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

The rate applied may not exceed 30% of eligible expenditure for ETIs in feasibility, and 50% of eligible expenditure in all other cases.

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

https://inno-avenir.bretagne.bzh/projets-dentreprises/

Themes and strategic priorities

Management of water resources, aquatic environments and soils; Eco-responsible cosmetics; Energy and intelligent buildings; Circular economy and industry of the future; Plants, food and agro-materials; Innovative therapies and biotechnologies.

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Maximum 18 months for projects in the "feasibility" phase and maximum 24 months for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Project budget

Minimum €150 k per project

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, 50% of eligible expenditure, subsidies for projects in the "feasibility" phase and 50% mix subsidies 50% recoverable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase or even 100% subsidies if the project falls within the following areas: Deeptech, circular economy, renewable energies energy savings to accelerate the ecological transition of the regional economy, relocation of industry

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

https://innovationavenir.centrevaldeloire.fr/projets-d-innovation/

Themes and strategic priorities

Industries 5.0 and industrial transition; Recycling and materials for construction and public works; Digital; Health, medical biotechnologies, medical devices; Biosourced molecules and materials; Energy and environment.

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Maximum 18 months for projects in the "feasibility" phase and maximum 24 months for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Project budget

Minimum €150 k per project

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, 50% of eligible expenses, grants for projects in the "feasibility" phase - with some exceptions - and recoverable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

https://innovationavenir.grandest.fr/projets-davenir-innovation/

Themes and strategic priorities

Biorefineries and sustainable bioresources; Circular economy; Decarbonized energy efficiency; Embedded artificial intelligence; Content images and interactive media; Precision healthcare; Maritime; Forestry and climate change

Carrier

SMEs with fewer than 500 employees

Duration

Maximum 24 months

Project budget

Minimum €150 k per project

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, 50% of eligible expenditure, mix of subsidies and recoverable advances: the ratio will be 60/40

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

https://inno-avenir.hautsdefrance.fr/projets-d-innovation/

Themes and strategic priorities

Sustainable city; Industry of the future; Industrial and mobility decarbonization; Hydrogen; Cybersecurity; Quantum; Artificial intelligence; Bioproduction and biotechnologies; Cultural and creative industries

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Between 12 and 24 months

Project budget

Minimum €150 k per project

Rate of assistance

From €75 k to €500 k, 50% of eligible expenses, mix of 2/3 subsidies and 1/3 recoverable advances 

More info

There are three periods for receiving applications in 2023: from January 4 to April 7, from April 10 to September 8, from September 11 to September 1.er December. The program runs until 2025.

http://leaderpia.iledefrance.fr/Innov-up-LEADER-PIA

Themes and strategic priorities

Aeronautics, automotive and electronics; Logistics and industry of the future; Energy, maritime economy and circular economy; Materials and construction; Digital and cybersecurity; Agro-resources, agri-food, equine sector; Health, chemistry and cosmetics; Know-how and tourism; Silver economy and Social and solidarity economy.

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Maximum 18 months for projects in the "feasibility" phase and maximum 24 months for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Project budget

Minimum €150 k per project

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, 50% of eligible expenses, grants for projects in the "feasibility" phase and recoverable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

https://innov-avenir.normandie.fr/projets-d-innovation/

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Themes and strategic priorities

Healthy and sustainable food; Water; Coastline; Health and well-being and ageing well; Intelligent and sustainable mobility; Smart materials; Energy transition; Big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Maximum 36 months

Project budget

Minimum €150 k per project

Rate of assistance

From €75 k to €500 k: mix of grants and repayable advances. PE: 45% of aid maximum, ME: 35% of aid maximum, ETI: 25% of aid maximum

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

https://hubentreprendre.laregion.fr/financement/france-2030-regionalise-aap-projets-dinnovation

Themes and strategic priorities

Advanced production technologies; Maritime economy; Food and bioresources; IT and electronics technologies; Health and therapies of tomorrow; Energies of tomorrow; Design, cultural and creative industries.

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

Maximum 18 months for projects in the "feasibility" phase and maximum 24 months for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase.

Project budget

At least 200 k€ per project in the "feasibility" phase and at least 400 k€ per project in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase

Rate of assistance

From €100k to €200k in the form of grants for projects in the "feasibility" phase, and from €200k to €500k in the form of repayable advances for projects in the "development and pre-industrialization" phase; 50% of eligible expenses.

More info

Deadline: December 31, 2023. The program runs until 2025.

http://pia.paysdelaloire.fr/Projets-d-Innovation

Themes and strategic priorities

Energy and ecological transition; Aerospace security-defense; Green chemistry and advanced materials; Optics-photonics; Smart technologies; Naturalness; Tourism, culture, sport; Health and silver economy; Blue economy

Carrier

SME or ETI

Duration

from 18 to 24 months

Project budget

Minimum of €150k for SMEs and €300k for ETIs

Rate of assistance

From €75k to €500k, up to 50% of eligible expenditure, grant and/or repayable advance

More info

Applications on a rolling basis, while funds last

http://innovationavenir-provencealpescotedazur.fr/Projets-d-Innovation 

 

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