This listing highlights a grant program intended to support innovation projects in the maturation and feasibility phase. It outlines the target need, proposed funding solution, eligible applicant profile, funding and payment terms, amount, duration, and financial conditions.
Program Objective and Target Need
• Objective: Support innovation projects in the maturation and feasibility phase.
• Target need: Intended for applicants seeking to launch a technological or next-generation innovation project with high technological risks, requiring a maturation phase and/or technical-economic validation.
Proposed Solution
• Solution overview: The Innovation grant partially finances internal and external R&D expenditures related to the applicant's innovation project.
Eligibility
• Eligible profile: SMEs as defined by the European Definition.
Funding and Payment Modalities
• Eligible expenditure timing: No expenditure incurred before the aid application submission date can be accepted.
• Funding intensity: The aid may cover up to 50% of eligible expenses and, depending on the company category, up to 70%.
• Payment schedule: The aid is paid in two instalments—first at contract signature after any suspensive conditions have been lifted, and the remaining balance upon completion of work after providing Bpifrance with an end-of-program report and a summary statement of paid expenses.
Amount and Duration
• Amount: Grant aid with a maximum amount of €30,000, subject to conditions.
• Duration: Program duration of up to 24 months.
Financial Conditions
• Administrative fees: No application fees or processing fees are charged.
This program may be relevant for SMEs developing high-risk technological or next-generation innovation projects that require maturation and validation before moving forward. Applicants should carefully consider the rule on pre-application expenditures, the two-installment payment structure, and the final reporting obligations associated with this grant opportunity.