Ministries
Financing research, scientific partnerships and innovation
Discover research funding, public-private partnerships and calls for projects related to innovation. Check the operator, the criteria and the dates of each scheme.
The ministry's role
The ministry defines and implements public policy on higher education, research and innovation. However, funding available to institutions, laboratories, businesses and consortia goes through various schemes: ministerial calls, national operators, France 2030 programmes and European partnerships.
What forms of support?
Depending on the scheme, support may take the form of a research grant, funding for a collaborative project, a call for projects, support for technology maturation or transfer, or funding under a strategic programme. The rules on eligible costs, co-funding and intellectual property depend on each call.
Who can apply?
Depending on the call: higher education institutions, research bodies, laboratories, SMEs, mid-sized companies, start-ups, associations, local authorities, or consortia bringing together public and private players. A business alone is not eligible for every call; some programmes require a scientific partnership or a designated lead applicant.
What projects are covered?
Calls may cover basic or applied research, proof of concept, partnerships between laboratories and businesses, technology transfer, breakthrough innovation, infrastructure, and strategic thematic programmes. The exact scope depends on the programme and its specifications.
How to identify funding?
First identify the project lead and the type of research, then consult the current calls from the relevant operators. The Agence nationale de la recherche publishes its calls and manages several research programmes, in particular under France 2030. Timelines and rules are specific to each call.
Frequently asked questions
Can a business apply alone? This depends on the call; partnerships with a laboratory or a consortium are sometimes mandatory. Does the ministry pay out all the aid directly? No, agencies and operators manage many schemes. Does an open call guarantee funding will be obtained? No, projects are selected according to defined criteria and budgets.
Official sources
- Current and upcoming calls for projects — Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)
- France 2030 calls managed by the ANR — ANR
- About the ANR — ANR
- appelsprojetsrecherche.fr portal — ANR and portal partners
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Grants linked to Ministère Enseignement supérieur, Recherche et Espace
Abattement sur la valeur locative des bâtiments affectés à des opérations de recherche éligibles au crédit d'impôt recherche
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace
CIFRE (Conventions Industrielles de Formation par la REcherche)
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace
Up to €14,000
Crédit d’impôt en faveur de la recherche collaborative
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace
Up to €6,000,000
Closes on 31 Dec 2028
Crédit d'Impôt Innovation (CII)
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace, Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Up to €400,000
Closes on 31 Dec 2027
Crédit d'impôt Recherche (CIR)
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace
Jeune entreprise innovante (JEI) - Exonération fiscale (impôt sur les bénéfices, CFE, taxe foncière sur les propriétés bâties)
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace, Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Up to €200,000
Jeune Entreprise Innovante à Impact (JEII) - Exonération des cotisations sociales patronales
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace, Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Jeune Entreprise Innovante à Impact (JEII) - Exonération fiscale (impôt sur les bénéfices, CFE, taxe foncière sur les propriétés bâties)
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Espace, Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
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