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French Tech Emergence Grant (Bourse French Tech Emergence)

French Tech Emergence Grant (Bourse French Tech Emergence)

Supports French deep-tech early ventures with internal and external spending to reach project emergence.

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Bourse French Tech Emergence is an entry-level deeptech grant from Bpifrance, funded by the French state through the Programme d'Investissement d'Avenir (PIA4) or the Fonds pour l'Innovation et l'Industrie (FII). It partially finances both internal expenses (salary contributions, direct project costs) and external expenses (technical studies, IP filings, market validation studies) related to a dee…

Deeptech projects in their earliest emergence phase — typically pre-incorporation or freshly-formed companies. Funds market validation, prototype development, IP work, and other early-stage activities.

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.12 weeks
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€50M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: stip.oecd.org