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ASTRID — Specific Support for Defense-Interest Research (Accompagnement Spécifique des Travaux de Recherches d'Intérêt Défense)

ASTRID

Backs early-stage exploratory research with dual civilian and military applicability across fifteen thematic areas.

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ASTRID (Accompagnement Spécifique des Travaux de Recherches et d'Innovation Défense) is a French government grant programme for dual-use exploratory research, funded by the Agence de l'innovation de défense and operationally implemented by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche. It awards grants of up to €400,000 per project to support early-stage research with both civilian and military applicabili…

What this grant funds

15 thematic areas: AI, robotics, cyber, photonics, materials, energy, bio/NRBC. Dual civilian and military applicability required.

Key facts
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.18–36 months
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