Micro-enterprise/SME Support: Tremplin Innovation Service
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region describes the Tremplin Innovation service as consultancy aid paid directly to the service provider. It covers in particular preliminary studies, tests, prototypes, scientific or technical feasibility studies, prior-art searches and first patent filings. The official page indicates a cost cap of €15,600 including VAT, a maximum rate of 50% and aid capped at €7,800; for certain Néoterra projects, the rate may reach 70% and the cap €10,920.
Do you have an innovative idea but lack a feasibility study, a first prototype or technical expertise to decide what comes next? Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s Tremplin Innovation service helps very small businesses, SMEs and start-ups fund an external service to reach this first milestone. It can cover up to 50% of costs, capped at €7,800 under the standard regime; a higher rate is possible for certain projects linked to Néoterra.
Funded by Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Who can apply
The scheme is aimed at businesses registered in the national business register (RNE), notably very small businesses, SMEs and start-ups in retail, industry, services and crafts. The project must be innovative and the business must be supported by a PTI referring organisation that has signed the charter. The ability to fund the remaining share is one of the criteria.
Eligibility conditions
The service must concern an innovative, differentiating project. The Region indicates a cost cap of €15,600 including VAT, a maximum support rate of 50% and aid capped at €7,800. For projects within the Néoterra priorities, the rate may be raised to 70% and the cap to €10,920. The business must go through a PTI referring organisation and check the applicable rules before starting.
What the scheme covers
The external services mentioned include preliminary studies, tests, prototypes, scientific and technical feasibility studies, prior-art searches and a first patent filing. The aid is paid to the service provider. The quote must detail the assignment, deliverables, timetable and link with the innovation project; it should not be confused with general aid for buying equipment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates a cost cap of €15,600 including VAT. Consult the official page to confirm the eligible cost base, the support rate, any grant caps and the combination rules. Do not infer a grant amount from the cost cap alone.
How to apply
1. Contact an adviser from the PTI referring network. 2. Define the external service and the provider with them, then have a detailed quote drawn up. 3. Submit the application on the regional platform with the required documents, before the service starts. 4. Ask whether the project may qualify for the higher Néoterra rate and keep proof of submission.
Timeline
The Region states that applications are reviewed on receipt and that decisions are taken each month by the regional PTI committee. Nevertheless, check on the official page that the conditions are still in force and that your application can be submitted before the service starts.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €10,920
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 70%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum aid amount?
The regional page indicates up to €7,800 under the standard regime, for a maximum of 50% of costs capped at €15,600 including VAT. For certain Néoterra projects, the cap may reach €10,920 with a 70% rate.
Which services can be funded?
In particular preliminary studies, tests, prototypes, scientific or technical feasibility, prior-art searches and a first patent filing.
How do I apply?
First go through an adviser from the PTI referring network, then submit the application on the regional platform.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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