Regional R&D and Innovation Support (ARRDI)
Supporting R&D and innovation projects in the Guadeloupe region. The operations mentioned in the catalogue include: costs of staff dedicated to the project; external services, small R&D equipment and consumables, raw materials, intellectual property costs (patent acquisition, licences, advice, patent drafting), costs of pre-series, studies and development of production processes, obtaining qualifications, certifications and approvals; technical, economic, legal and financial feasibility studies; market and competition studies, partner search; costs linked to investment; depreciation of reusable instruments and equipment used for the project; investment in non-reusable equipment. Not eligible: patent filing costs; investment in reusable equipment. The beneficiaries listed are: registered start-ups; very small businesses and SMEs as defined by the EU. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty; SCIs; SNCs; liberal professions, including SELARs. Excluded sectors: fishing and aquaculture; primary agricultural production; export and goods transport; furnished holiday lets.
Regional R&D and innovation aid (ARRDI): supporting R&D and innovation projects in the Guadeloupe region. This page summarises the information available in the catalogue to help with a first eligibility check.
Funded by Région Guadeloupe
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: registered start-ups; very small businesses and SMEs as defined by the EU. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty; SCIs; SNCs; liberal professions, including SELARs. Excluded sectors: fishing and aquaculture; primary agricultural production; export and goods transport; furnished holiday lets. This description is not confirmation of eligibility; check the legal form, size, sector, location and any exclusions in the official documentation.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not recorded in the catalogue. Obtain the official rules or guidance notes to check eligibility, exclusions, supporting documents, combination rules and the application timetable.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: costs of staff dedicated to the project; external services, small R&D equipment and consumables, raw materials, intellectual property costs (patent acquisition, licences, advice, patent drafting), costs of pre-series, studies and development of production processes, obtaining qualifications, certifications and approvals; technical, economic, legal and financial feasibility studies; market and competition studies, partner search; costs linked to investment; depreciation of reusable instruments and equipment used for the project; investment in non-reusable equipment. Not eligible: patent filing costs; investment in reusable equipment. This list must be compared with the official list of eligible costs and exclusions. Do not assume a cost is eligible without written or regulatory confirmation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: grant of 45% of total eligible costs excluding VAT, up to a maximum of €50,000. This information is not an independent confirmation of the scale in force; check the cap, cost base, rate and combination rules in the official rules before any decision.
How to apply
Sources and links in the catalogue (not independently verified): https://aides.regionguadeloupe.fr/Aide-regionale-a-la-R-D-et-a-l-innovation-ARRDI ; https://mesaides.regionguadeloupe.fr (Guadeloupe regional aid portal). Consult the funder’s page, obtain the up-to-date rules and form, then confirm the project’s eligibility and timetable before committing any costs.
Timeline
No reliable deadline has been confirmed for this scheme. Check the application dates, frequency, available budget and current status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Guadeloupe
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 45%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Guadeloupe
Frequently asked questions
Who is the regional R&D and innovation aid (ARRDI) for?
The catalogue mentions the following beneficiaries: registered start-ups; very small businesses and SMEs as defined by the EU. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty; SCIs; SNCs; liberal professions, including SELARs. Excluded sectors: fishing and aquaculture; primary agricultural production; export and goods transport; furnished holiday lets. The exact definition and exclusions must be confirmed in the official documentation.
What amount can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates: grant of 45% of total eligible costs excluding VAT, up to a maximum of €50,000. The scale, cap, cost base and combination rules must be checked with the funder.
Which operations can be funded?
The operations mentioned are: costs of staff dedicated to the project; external services, small R&D equipment and consumables, raw materials, intellectual property costs (patent acquisition, licences, advice, patent drafting), costs of pre-series, studies and development of production processes, obtaining qualifications, certifications and approvals; technical, economic, legal and financial feasibility studies; market and competition studies, partner search; costs linked to investment; depreciation of reusable instruments and equipment used for the project; investment in non-reusable equipment. Not eligible: patent filing costs; investment in reusable equipment. Only the applicable rules can confirm which costs are accepted and excluded.
How do I prepare the application?
Consult the official page and the up-to-date rules, confirm eligibility and deadlines, then gather the project description, budget and required documents. Check whether the application must be submitted before the project starts.
Official source
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