Support for Sustainable Innovation through Design
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region aid for integrating design into a responsible innovation project. Support is a flat amount or a maximum rate of 50% of the project, with use of an external provider and criteria linked to the applicant’s registered office, size and regional programme.
The “Innover durablement par le design” scheme supports businesses and other organisations using design to create responsible innovation, improve the human experience or accelerate a transition. The official page states that costs are assessed on receipt of the application and that an external provider — a designer or engineering firm — is required. Support may be a flat amount suited to the project or up to 50% of the “bare” project cost. Applications are reviewed as they are received; prepare the application with the provider before committing to the services.
Funded by Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Who can apply
Businesses, very small businesses exceptionally, associations, economic interest groupings and research laboratories in collaborative projects with businesses. The official page lists among the criteria the applicant’s registered office in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the size of the business and whether it is part of a regional programme.
Eligibility conditions
The project must involve an external provider, for example a designer or engineering firm. The Region examines the nature of the project, the applicant organisation, its commitment and whether it is part of a regional programme. The aid should not be considered secured before confirmation of the cost base and the decision.
What the scheme covers
The scheme covers support for and maturation of a project through design. Describe the problem to be solved, the users concerned, the designer’s expected deliverables, the method and the expected results in terms of responsible innovation, usage or transition. The accepted costs are defined by the Region after reviewing the application.
Amount and funding terms
The official page provides either a flat amount set according to the nature of the project, the type of organisation and the business’s commitment, or a maximum rate of 50% of the “bare” project cost. Eligible costs are assessed on receipt of the application and depend on the involvement of an external provider. The final amount must be confirmed by the Region.
How to apply
1. Write a note setting out the project, the usage issues and the expected benefits. 2. Identify the external designer or engineering firm and obtain a detailed proposal. 3. Send a presentation email to dynamique.design@nouvelle-aquitaine.fr. 4. Wait for confirmation of the eligible costs and required documents before contracting or starting the service.
Timeline
The official page indicates that applications are reviewed as they are received and a decision is taken after acknowledgement of receipt. The catalogue data mentions availability until 31 December 2027; check this date and the available budget before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
What rate can be funded?
The Region announces a flat amount or a maximum rate of 50% of the “bare” project cost.
Can the project be carried out without an external designer?
The official page makes eligible costs conditional on the involvement of an external provider, such as a designer or engineering firm.
When should I apply?
Applications are reviewed as they are received; ask the Region to confirm the documents and how costs will be taken into account before starting.
Official source
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