Support for Functional Prototype Development
The regional grant ranges from €3,000 to €45,000. The cost base must be between €10,000 and €100,000. Costs covered include contract research, feasibility studies and innovation consultancy. Costs are eligible from the application date for a maximum of 24 months. Projects outside metropolitan areas and businesses less used to working with a research organisation (ORDC) are given priority.
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region helps very small businesses, SMEs and mid-caps with fewer than 500 employees obtain a functional prototype, physical or intangible, of an innovative product, service or process. The project must be carried out with a research and knowledge dissemination organisation based in the region, with mandatory involvement of its regional teams.
Funded by Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Who can apply
Very small businesses, SMEs and mid-caps with fewer than 500 employees based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Region gives priority to projects from businesses located outside metropolitan areas and with little experience of working with a research organisation.
Eligibility conditions
The deliverable must be a functional prototype. The project must be carried out with a regional ORDC: research organisation, engineering school accredited by the CTI or CGE, industrial technical centre or eligible public body. Involvement of the ORDC’s regional teams is mandatory. The cost base must be between €10,000 and €100,000.
What the scheme covers
Contract research costs, feasibility study and innovation consultancy. The project may involve one or two research and knowledge dissemination organisations (ORDC) as needed, in particular to take user needs into account. Hiring interns within the ORDC is encouraged.
Amount and funding terms
Grant of €3,000 to €45,000. Cost base of between €10,000 and €100,000. The maximum period for incurring eligible costs is 24 months from the application, according to the regional page.
How to apply
Submit an application to the Region before the project starts. Prepare the signed application letter, the ORDC quote(s), the consultancy quote if applicable, the latest tax return and bank details in the beneficiary’s name. After review and possible selection by the standing committee, sign the award decision and then submit a payment request.
Timeline
The official page consulted does not mention a fixed closing date. The stated principle is to apply before starting; only costs incurred after the application is received are eligible, unless stated otherwise. Check that the e-service is still accepting applications.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €45,000
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- Minimum amount
- €3,000
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- Geographic scope
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this aid?
Very small businesses, SMEs and mid-caps with fewer than 500 employees based in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The Region gives priority to projects from businesses located outside metropolitan areas and with little experience of working with a research organisation.
What amount can be obtained?
Grant of €3,000 to €45,000. Cost base of between €10,000 and €100,000. The maximum period for incurring eligible costs is 24 months from the application, according to the regional page.
Which costs are concerned?
Contract research costs, feasibility study and innovation consultancy. The project may involve one or two research and knowledge dissemination organisations (ORDC) as needed, in particular to take user needs into account. Hiring interns within the ORDC is encouraged.
How do I apply?
Submit an application to the Region before the project starts. Prepare the signed application letter, the ORDC quote(s), the consultancy quote if applicable, the latest tax return and bank details in the beneficiary’s name. After review and possible selection by the standing committee, sign the award decision and then submit a payment request.
Is the aid currently open?
The official page consulted does not mention a fixed closing date. The stated principle is to apply before starting; only costs incurred after the application is received are eligible, unless stated otherwise. Check that the e-service is still accepting applications.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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