Support for the Functional and Cooperative Economy
In 2026 ADEME offers aid to companies of all sizes and to public or private research organisations to fund an assessment or support on the functional and cooperative economy (EFC). The study helps clarify the need to be met and design a suitable service offer. The aid rate can reach 80% of the study cost, under the official conditions.
Do you want to move your business model beyond selling a product, towards a service that meets the customer’s need over time? The functional and cooperative economy (EFC) helps design offers centred on useful effects, use, pooling of resources and cooperation between players.
Funded by ADEME
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Who can apply
The aid is for companies of all sizes and public or private research organisations interested in the EFC. It can suit a company that wants to move from selling a product to a service solution, a rental or usage model, or an offer built with local partners.
Eligibility conditions
The project must analyse the need or function to be met, the expected benefits for users and the economic, ecological and social impacts of the model. The application must concern an assessment or support study that meets ADEME’s 2026 conditions. Costs and deliverables must be justified in the application before the service starts.
What the scheme covers
The study can help design a service offer as an alternative to selling products, define the useful effects sought, organise cooperation with customers and partners, and identify levers for pooling and extending the life of goods. It is used to test the business model and clarify how it will be implemented.
Amount and funding terms
The grant can reach 80% of the cost of the assessment or support study. The rate actually granted depends on the nature of the mission, eligible costs and ADEME’s 2026 conditions. The final amount must be calculated on the accepted budget, not on the company’s usual running costs.
How to apply
1. Describe the customer need and the limits of the current model. 2. Set out the useful effects sought and the expected environmental benefits. 3. Define the study scope and deliverables with a competent provider. 4. Consult ADEME’s 2026 conditions and prepare the budget. 5. Apply before the mission starts and wait for funding approval.
Timeline
The ADEME page indicates a period from 1 January to 31 December 2026. The scheme is announced as running; available budget and regional conditions must be checked before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- ADEME
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Funding rate
- 80%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 30 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- 21 régions
Frequently asked questions
What aid rate can be reached?
Up to 80% of the cost of an assessment or support study.
Who can apply?
Companies of all sizes and public or private research organisations.
What does the study fund?
Designing an offer centred on useful effects, use and cooperation rather than simply selling goods.
What period is indicated?
From 1 January to 31 December 2026, subject to available funds and the applicable criteria.
Official source
Official ADEME page ↗(ademe_scraper)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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