
Acceleration aid (CNM)
Acceleration aid. Purpose: support the applied development of usage, technological, technical or service innovation projects likely to create value for professionals within the CNM’s field. Operations mentioned: projects under development heading towards commercial launch or actual implementation; eligible costs include R&D (software, IT development, IT equipment, property fit-out linked to the project) and operating costs. The conditions and financial information must be confirmed from the official rules in force.
Acceleration aid: this page sets out the purpose and features of the scheme as they appear in the Capital OS catalogue. It supports the applied development of usage, technological, technical or service innovation projects likely to create value for professionals working within the field of the CNM (national music centre). Before committing, confirm with the funder the area covered, the applicable criteria and whether the scheme is currently open.
Funded by Centre national de la musique (CNM)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: legal entities that: are affiliated to the CNM; meet the characteristics of micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the meaning of decree no. 2008-1354 of 18 December 2008; have existed for at least one year at the application date; have at least one completed financial year; and have at least one employee on a permanent contract for more than six months (excluding company officers) at the application date. Confirm the definition of eligible companies, the area, exclusions and any size or age conditions with the funder.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not recorded in the available data. Check the official rules, eligibility criteria, combination rules and supporting documents before applying.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: projects that create value for professionals working within the CNM’s field and are under development, heading towards commercial launch or actual implementation. Eligible costs — research and development: intangible investment, notably software purchases or IT development; tangible investment, notably IT; property fit-out directly linked to the project. Operating costs: rental costs linked to the project, including lease financing (counted for up to twelve months from commitment for licence rentals and one year for IT hosting); studies, research and development and consultancy, vocational training and other external costs directly linked to launching, setting up or carrying out the project; staff costs directly relating to technical or strategic development of the project, prorated to the time spent on it where applicable. Not eligible: ordinary running costs; investment that simply renews equipment; artistic costs; land and structural works; in-kind contributions, valuations and depreciation. Check the excluded costs, permitted commitment dates and any thresholds in the official rules.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant covering up to 40% of eligible costs, capped at €150,000. The aid cannot exceed the higher of the turnover for the last closed financial year and the turnover from the start of the current year to the application date. If there is no turnover, the aid cannot exceed the higher of equity and quasi-equity at the end of the last closed financial year and from the start of the current year to the application date. A single entity can receive only one aid per project. Confirm the rate, caps, basis and combination rules in the official source before applying.
How to apply
Before applying: 1) check the eligibility of the applicant and the area; 2) confirm the eligibility of the project and costs; 3) gather the administrative, financial and technical supporting documents requested; 4) check whether the application must be made before the project starts; 5) use the form and application channel indicated by the funder. These steps are a general reminder, not a confirmation of the scheme’s own procedures.
Timeline
No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. This does not on its own confirm that the scheme is open today. Check the current session, deadline and application rules on the official source.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €150,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 40%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this aid?
It funds projects that create value for professionals within the CNM’s field and are under development, heading towards commercial launch or actual implementation. Eligible costs cover R&D (software, IT development, IT equipment, property fit-out linked to the project) and operating costs (project-related rentals, studies, consultancy, training and staff costs prorated to the time spent).
Who can benefit?
Legal entities that: are affiliated to the CNM; meet the characteristics of micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the meaning of decree no. 2008-1354 of 18 December 2008; have existed for at least one year at the application date; have at least one completed financial year; and have at least one employee on a permanent contract for more than six months (excluding company officers) at the application date.
How much is the aid?
A grant covering up to 40% of eligible costs, capped at €150,000. The aid cannot exceed the higher of the turnover for the last closed financial year and the turnover from the start of the current year to the application date. If there is no turnover, the aid cannot exceed the higher of equity and quasi-equity at the end of the last closed financial year and from the start of the current year to the application date. A single entity can receive only one aid per project. The amount and caps must be confirmed in the official rules in force.
Which conditions should be checked before applying?
The detailed conditions are not recorded in the available data. Check the official rules, eligibility criteria, combination rules and supporting documents before applying. Also check the supporting documents, application date and current opening with the funder.
How should I prepare the application?
Gather a project description, a budget forecast and the supporting documents requested by the funder. Check the form and rules in force on the official source before applying.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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