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Classic Innovation Advance

Classic Innovation Advance

Funds French SMEs and mid-sized companies pursuing high-uncertainty innovation with a recoverable advance.

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Bpifrance administers the Classic Innovation Advance as recoverable finance for innovation involving major technical change or a high risk of success or failure. Support can cover up to 70 percent of eligible costs and is capped at EUR 3 million, subject to the company and project. The programme may last no more than 36 months. Applicants must be French-registered SMEs under the European definitio…

What this grant funds

Innovation projects that depart sharply from established approaches or carry substantial technical or commercial uncertainty over success.

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.Recoverable advance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: www.bpifrance.fr