Design Diagnostic
This page summarises the information available on Diagnostic Design. Stated purpose: encouraging companies to put design at the heart of their strategy. Beneficiaries listed: SMEs as defined by the EU, and mid-caps. The status, pricing and application conditions must be confirmed with the official source before any decision.
Diagnostic Design is listed in the Capital OS catalogue as a national scheme. Its purpose: encouraging companies to put design at the heart of their strategy. Before committing any spending or requesting the support, check that the scheme is available, the eligibility criteria and the version of the rules that applies to your situation.
Funded by Bpifrance
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: SMEs as defined by the EU, and mid-caps.
Eligibility conditions
Detailed conditions are not provided in the catalogue. Ask the managing body for the current rules or specifications.
What the scheme covers
Purpose and services listed: an assessment aiming to make the manager aware of the value of a design approach; review the company and its market from a design perspective; and set out recommendations and development priorities for a design approach suited to the company's situation and needs. It takes the form of a 3- or 4-day service by a consultant listed by Bpifrance, although the company remains free to choose its provider.
Amount and funding terms
Catalogue indication, to be confirmed: Bpifrance co-finances the assessment at 50%, up to €2,000. Costs are capped at a flat €3,000 excluding VAT for a 3-day service, or €4,000 for a 4-day service where the company has industrial sites concerned by the design assessment.
How to apply
1. Check that the scheme is still available on the date of your request. 2. Confirm the eligibility of the company and the eligible costs or services. 3. Obtain the up-to-date rules or specifications. 4. Check whether the application must be made before signing a quote, starting the work or making the purchase. 5. Keep quotes, receipts and proof of completion. The exact application procedure for this scheme remains to be confirmed.
Timeline
No end date is given in the source catalogue. Check the current official timetable.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €4,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is Diagnostic Design for?
The catalogue describes it as follows: encouraging companies to put design at the heart of their strategy. The current scope of the scheme remains to be confirmed in the official source.
Who can apply for Diagnostic Design?
The catalogue states: SMEs as defined by the EU, and mid-caps. This does not replace checking the criteria and exclusions of the applicable rules.
What funding or coverage is provided?
Bpifrance co-finances the assessment at 50%, up to €2,000. Costs are capped at a flat €3,000 excluding VAT for a 3-day service, or €4,000 for a 4-day service where the company has industrial sites concerned by the design assessment. This amount comes from the catalogue page and should be checked against the current official conditions before being used as an estimate.
What steps and precautions should I plan for Diagnostic Design?
Services described: an assessment aiming to make the manager aware of the value of a design approach; review the company and its market from a design perspective; and set out recommendations and development priorities for a design approach suited to the company's situation and needs. It takes the form of a 3- or 4-day service by a consultant listed by Bpifrance, although the company remains free to choose its provider. Detailed conditions are not sufficiently documented in the catalogue. Check that the scheme is open, whether you must apply before committing costs, and the documents required before any decision.
Official source
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