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Innovation Tax Credit (Crédit d'Impôt Innovation, CII)

Innovation Tax Credit (Crédit d'Impôt Innovation, CII)

Funds French small and medium enterprises focused on innovative prototyping, technology development, and pilot commercialization.

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The Crédit d'Impôt Innovation (CII) extends France's CIR framework to cover SME-specific innovation activities that fall below the threshold of formal scientific research. It applies to prototype design and pilot installation for new products not yet commercialized that are distinguished by superior technical performance, eco-design, ergonomics, or functionality. Prototypes developed under CII ser…

What this grant funds

French SME-only innovation tax credit covering 20% of prototype and pilot-installation costs up to €400,000 per year, valid through December 2027.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.Tax credit
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: entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr