Premiers pas vers l’innovation – first steps in innovation (Limoges Métropole)
Purpose of the scheme: enable businesses in the area to set up a research and development programme by hosting a student intern. Area indicated in the catalogue: local aid.
The “Premiers pas vers l’innovation” scheme falls within business creation, takeover and development. The catalogue describes the following objective: to enable businesses in the area to set up a research and development programme by hosting a student intern. The information below distinguishes what comes from the catalogue from the points that still need to be confirmed with the funder.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: Commercial, craft, agricultural, industrial or service businesses located in the Limoges Métropole area, in business for at least 3 years and with at least one employee. Not eligible: micro-entrepreneurs; regulated professions. Area: local aid. The business’s location, size, status and creation date can determine eligibility.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions recorded in the catalogue: the partner laboratory must be located in the Limoges Métropole area and may be attached to the University of Limoges and/or the CNRS. The official page consulted confirms part of the framework, but not necessarily all exclusions, combination rules or supporting documents. This summary is not an eligibility decision: check the version of the rules in force before any commitment.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: eligible sectors — ceramics and surface treatment; electronics, microwaves and photonics; water and environment; health and independent living; agriculture and agri-food; digital and cybersecurity. Hosting a student intern of at least Master’s 2 level, co-supervised by an academic laboratory and the host business, with a research collaboration contract governing the partnership. The intern’s running costs will be borne by the business. Have the eligible items and the date from which costs may be incurred confirmed.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support indicated in the catalogue: a grant of up to €5,000. The aid is limited to one application per year per business. The amount must be confirmed in the rules or with the operator; do not treat it as guaranteed.
How to apply
First consult the reference document: https://www.limoges-metropole.fr/fileadmin/3-ENTREPRISES/2-Notre-accompagnement/1_Cr%C3%A9er_son_entreprise/Premiers_pas_vers_l_innovation_Limoges_M%C3%A9tropole.pdf. Contact Limoges Métropole’s innovation department before committing costs, identify the partner laboratory and prepare the research collaboration contract. Ask for the up-to-date list of documents, the combination rules and the application timetable.
Timeline
The application form is available on the Limoges Métropole website; the full rules and the 2026 budget remain to be confirmed with the innovation department.
Key facts
- Funder
- Limoges Métropole
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What kind of project does the scheme support?
Enable businesses in the area to set up a research and development programme by hosting a student intern.
Which businesses can apply?
Commercial, craft, agricultural, industrial or service businesses located in the Limoges Métropole area, in business for at least 3 years and with at least one employee. Not eligible: micro-entrepreneurs; regulated professions.
What amount or type of financing is provided?
A grant of up to €5,000. The aid is limited to one application per year per business.
Is the scheme open and what are the steps?
The application form is available on the Limoges Métropole website; the full rules and the 2026 budget remain to be confirmed with the innovation department. The official form confirms that the “Premiers pas vers l’innovation” scheme exists and allows an application to be submitted. The associated official material announces financial aid of up to €5,000 for a diagnostic or study, subject to criteria. Confirm availability and the application procedure with the managing body.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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