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French Tech Grant (Bourse French Tech)

French Tech Grant (Bourse French Tech)

Backs French deep-tech organizations with support for health and life science solutions.

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The Bourse French Tech is a direct non-repayable grant administered by Bpifrance to support French SMEs (European definition) in the maturation and technico-economic feasibility phase of a high-risk technology innovation or next-generation project. The programme is continuously open — no published closing date — making it a rolling instrument suited to companies ready to move forward at any point …

High-risk technology or next-generation innovation projects at the maturation and technico-economic feasibility phase, funded as a direct grant for French SMEs up to 30,000 €.

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.1–24 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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bpifrance.fr