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French Tech Grant (Bourse French Tech)

French Tech Lab Grant

Supports pre-creation deeptech ventures emerging from university research through team formation and business validation.

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The French Tech Lab Grant is the most recent instrument added to Bpifrance's Deeptech Plan, introduced in 2024 in conjunction with the rollout of the PUI (Pôle Universitaire d'Innovation) initiative. PUI is a national network of regional university-industry consortia created by the French government to bridge the gap between academic laboratories and the startup economy. The French Tech Lab Grant …

Pre-creation business support for deeptech projects emerging from research, deployed via the PUI regional network. Covers business model validation, team formation, IP work, and other pre-incorporation 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.€30M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bpifrance.com