Regionalized call for i-Demo projects: support for collaborative R&D&I projects

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Regionalized i-Demo call for projects: what is it about?

Regional iDemo

The French State and Regions have decided to join their efforts to support the development of innovation in the territories thanks to the France 2030 / PIA4 regionalized program.

The objective is to invest to accelerate collaborative projects of experimental development, of industrial research andinnovation with high added value for a market launch.

The device aims at strengthening a a partnership and sustainable industrial fabric between small, medium and large companies and, above all, economic benefits for SMEs.

Financial aid varies according to the region: up to 60% of eligible expenses and distributed in the form of a grant alone or a mix of grant and repayable advance.

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The expected projects and the eligibility criteria are :

  • Collaborative projects including at least 2 companies and 1 academic player, of which at least 1 is an SME or ETI. (NB: Depending on the region, large companies may or may not be allowed in consortia, may or may not be funded, and may or may not be leaders)
  • Maximum 5 partners
  • Budget between 1 and 4 M€. (NB: some regions authorize projects from 500 k€ to 1M€ for consortia of up to 3 intraregional actors)
  • Indicative duration of 24 to 60 months
  • Themes : related to the specialization strategy for your region 
  • Labeling by a competitive cluster is generally a strong asset.

What are the deadlines for submitting your application?

The call for projects closes on October 28, 2025 and intermediate reviews of applications are scheduled every 6 months.

Application deadlines - regionalized iDemo

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

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 48 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

State/Region: 100% Grant

Other communities: mix of grant/advance repayable

More info

https://france2030.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/projets-i-demo/

Themes and strategic priorities

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

Carrier

Any company (exceptionally GE)

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 60 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

100% Grant

EG participation is not funded

More info

https://france2030.bourgognefranchecomte.fr/projets-d-avenir-i-demo/

Themes and strategic priorities

Maritime; Agriculture and Food; Digital; Health and Wellness; Industry and Smart Manufacturing

Carrier

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 48 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 50%

100% Grant

More info

https://inno-avenir.bretagne.bzh/i-demo-regionalise/

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

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 60 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

100% Grant

More info

https://innovationavenir.centrevaldeloire.fr/projets-d-avenir-i-demo/

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

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 60 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M€ (share of labs <30%)

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

More info

https://innovationavenir.grandest.fr/projets-d-avenir-i-demo/

Themes and strategic priorities

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

Carrier

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 60 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

50% Grant / 50% Repayable Advance

More info

https://inno-avenir.hautsdefrance.fr/projets-d-avenir-i-demo/

Themes and strategic priorities

Themes & 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

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 60 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

100% Grant

More info

https://leaderpia.iledefrance.fr/i-demo-regionalise/

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

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab

Duration

From 24 to 60 months

Project budget

From 1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

100% Grant

More info

https://innov-avenir.normandie.fr/projets-d-avenir-i-demo/

The device will not be deployed in this area.

Themes and strategic priorities

Themes & Strategic Priorities: Healthy and sustainable food; Water; Coastal; Health and wellness and aging well; Smart and sustainable mobility; Smart materials; Energy transition; Big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity

Carrier

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 48 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M€, threshold at 500 k€ for intra-regional projects

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

Grant up to 300 k€, Repayable Advance above

More info

https://www.laregion.fr/Appel-a-projets-collaboratifs-I-Demo-Regionalise

Themes and strategic priorities

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

Carrier

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 60 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

Mix 60% Grant / 40% Repayable Advance

More info

http://pia.paysdelaloire.fr/

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

Any company

Consortium

Max. 5 (3 if < 1M€)

Min. 2 companies including SME or ETI and 1 lab.

Duration

24 to 48 months

Project budget

1 to 4 M€, threshold at 500 k€ for intra-regional projects

Rate of assistance

Max 60%

100% Grant

More info

https://innovationavenir-provencealpescotedazur.fr/projets-i-demo-regionalise/

My innovation project is not collaborative, what can I do?

The i-Demo financing system is available at the national level to support the development of highly innovative products or services with high added value and their prototypes or pilot lines.

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