Innovation Grant
Funds SMEs maturing and testing technology projects with grants of up to EUR 50,000.
Bpifrance administers the Innovation Grant for SME technology projects in the maturation and technical or economic feasibility stage. It contributes to internal and external R&D costs and provides up to EUR 50,000. Support normally covers up to 50 percent of eligible costs and may reach 70 percent depending on the company category. The programme may last no more than 24 months. Applicants must be …
Internal and external R&D for technology innovation during maturation, technical validation and economic feasibility work.
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