Development Support for SMEs Making a Technological Leap
The reference source describes aid of up to 20% of eligible investments, for an investment programme within the scheme’s thresholds. The catalogue mentions a cost base of €150,000 to €500,000, with a higher cap in certain cases of high environmental performance. The exact thresholds and scale must be confirmed with the Region before applying.
The Hauts-de-France reference page describes aid for regional SMEs making a technological leap in their production facilities. Examples include robotisation, digitalisation of processes and innovative manufacturing technologies. The documentation also sets specific requirements for certain second-hand equipment and retrofitting.
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Who can apply
SMEs as defined by the EU, with at least one 12-month financial year, registered and up to date with their obligations. The documentation excludes in particular several activities in retail, finance, real estate, the primary sector, training organisations and logistics investments unrelated to production.
Eligibility conditions
The project must bring about a technological leap. Second-hand equipment must meet conditions on commissioning date, compliance and absence of previous subsidy; retrofitting equipment more than five years old is assessed on its cost alone. Check the threshold and the current rules.
What the scheme covers
Productive investments such as robotisation, digital production chains or innovative processes; intangible investments directly linked to the new equipment; demonstrable environmental investments, excluding mandatory compliance upgrades. Certain leasing operations are subject to conditions.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates up to 20% of eligible investments, with a cost base of €150,000 to €500,000 and a higher cap possible for investments with high environmental performance. The exact cap, bonuses and current version of the scale must be confirmed in the regional rules.
How to apply
Contact Hauts-de-France Entreprises and submit a single application to the Region. Prepare the investment plan, private financing, evidence of the technological leap and, if requested, evidence of environmental gains. Check the non-combination rule with the job-creation strand.
Timeline
The reference page was updated in secondary databases in 2025, but the current application window has not been confirmed. Ask the Region whether it is actually open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €750,000
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- Minimum amount
- €150,000
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- Funding rate
- 20%
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- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
Which amounts are confirmed?
The catalogue indicates up to 20% of eligible investments, with a cost base of €150,000 to €500,000 and a higher cap possible for investments with high environmental performance. The exact cap, bonuses and current version of the scale must be confirmed in the regional rules.
How can I check whether the scheme is open?
The reference page has been identified; the current scale and application window must be validated directly with the Region. Contact the funder and ask for the rules in force before committing costs.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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