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ASMA — ASTRID Maturation

ASMA (ASTRID Maturation)

Funds maturation of prior French defence-funded research into technology-ready outputs with dual-use potential.

ASMA (ASTRID Maturation) is a two-stage competitive grant programme co-managed by the Agence de l'innovation de défense and the Agence Nationale de la Recherche. It funds the maturation of research results previously financed by the French Ministry of Defence, primarily through the ASTRID programme, into technology-ready outputs with clear dual-use potential. Individual awards reach up to €800,000

Maturation of prior MoD-funded research. Consortium mandatory (≥1 company + ≥1 public research org). Source project must have closed within 3 years.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.defense.gouv.fr