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RAPID — Dual Innovation Support Scheme (Régime d'APpui à l'Innovation Duale)

RAPID

Funds dual use technology exploration for French small businesses and mid size firms in defense and advanced engineering.

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RAPID (Régime d'Appui pour l'Innovation Duale) is a continuous-submission innovation subsidy programme administered by the Agence de l'innovation de défense that provides financial support for dual-use technology development by French small and medium enterprises and mid-cap companies. Unlike annual grant calls, RAPID operates as a guichet au fil de l'eau — a rolling intake with no fixed annual de…

What this grant funds

Dual-use innovation at TRL 3-5 (industrial research) or TRL 6-7 (experimental development) for French PMEs/ETIs under 2,000 employees.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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