Aid towards internship costs for running innovative projects
The catalogue announces coverage of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000 per internship and one internship per year per business. The beneficiaries indicated are micro-businesses and SMEs, as well as certain groups or associations carrying a collaborative research project.
This aid aims to encourage businesses to host interns working on innovative projects by covering part of the costs of their pay. The catalogue provides for an internship of at least four months and a gross monthly allowance of at least €1,000. As the funder’s identity and the application procedure are not documented by an official source attached to this page, these points should be confirmed before taking any steps.
Funded by CC de la Plaine de l'Ain
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Who can apply
Micro-businesses and SMEs. The aid is also available to groups of businesses or associations carrying collaborative research projects located in the territory. For an informal group, a single lead partner must be identified as the recipient of the aid and signatory of the agreement. All sectors of activity are eligible. Innovative businesses being created are not eligible. Final eligibility depends on the rules and the funder’s review.
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue indicates an internship of at least four months, a gross monthly allowance of at least €1,000 and a specific territorial link for the host establishment. Beneficiaries listed: micro-businesses and SMEs. The aid is also available to groups of businesses or associations carrying collaborative research projects located in the territory. For an informal group, a single lead partner must be identified as the recipient of the aid and signatory of the agreement. All sectors of activity are eligible. Innovative businesses being created are not eligible. The funder, exact location, eligible expenditure and procedure should be validated with the primary source before any decision. The detailed conditions and their current version should be confirmed with the funder.
What the scheme covers
Coverage of internship costs linked to running an innovative project, within the limits set by the scheme. The reimbursable costs and the calculation of the base should be confirmed; do not automatically treat the whole allowance and charges as eligible expenditure. The official list of accepted expenditure prevails; costs not cited should be confirmed before committing.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000 per internship and a maximum of one internship per year per business. The amount awarded depends on the eligible base, the caps and the review of the application; the announced cap does not guarantee an award.
How to apply
Before recruiting or budgeting for the aid, identify the funder and ask for the full rules. Prepare the internship agreement, its duration, the monthly allowance, the territorial link and a note explaining the link with the innovative project. Confirm the application deadlines and the date from which costs are eligible.
Timeline
No application date or verifiable official URL is attached to this page in the catalogue consulted. The status of the scheme and the procedure therefore remain to be confirmed by the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC de la Plaine de l'Ain
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which internships does this aid cover?
This page concerns covering internship costs linked to running innovative projects within the business. It specifies a minimum duration of four months and a gross monthly allowance of at least €1,000. Check that the internship and the host establishment meet the scheme’s territorial conditions.
Which businesses can apply for support?
The catalogue targets micro-businesses and SMEs, as well as groups of businesses or associations carrying collaborative research projects located in the territory (with a single lead partner for informal groups). Innovative businesses being created are excluded. The detailed location and project criteria should be confirmed with the funder, as no verified official source is attached to this page.
What amount is covered?
The catalogue indicates a grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, capped at €5,000 per internship and a maximum of one internship per year per business. Check the exact base and the proof of pay before including the aid in the financing plan.
Which supporting documents should be prepared?
Prepare the internship agreement, the dates and duration, proof of the monthly allowance, the host establishment’s territorial link and information showing the link between the internship and the innovative project. The final list should be confirmed by the funder.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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