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Innovation Grant

Innovation Grant

Funds SMEs maturing and testing technology projects with grants of up to EUR 50,000.

OpenBpifranceFranceDeep-tech · core fit
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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 …

What this grant funds

Internal and external R&D for technology innovation during maturation, technical validation and economic feasibility work.

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.Grant
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