Entrepren@ Innovation - Feasibility study aid for start-ups: checking the conditions and the procedure
Purpose: Launching new actions to move into an acceleration phase in the emergence and growth of innovative start-ups. The aim is to support start-up projects from incubation to deployment, through the intermediate seed stage. This scheme complements, and comes before, the Occitanie regional scheme START’OC PROjet. Beneficiaries listed: innovative businesses in the territory of the Communauté d’agglomération Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées registered for no more than 3 years, individuals with an innovative business creation project in a recognised support scheme, and industrial consortia with a collaborative innovation project. Point to watch: the beneficiary must remain in the community territory for at least 3 years or repay the aid, present their application to the Partnership Support Committee (CAP) and make an investment of at least €2,500 excluding VAT; the supported programme must last no more than 12 months.
Entrepren@ Innovation - Feasibility study aid for start-ups targets a specific project or cost within its area or field of intervention. Launching new actions to move into an acceleration phase in the emergence and growth of innovative start-ups. The aim is to support start-up projects from incubation to deployment, through the intermediate seed stage. This scheme complements, and comes before, the Occitanie regional scheme START’OC PROjet. Before any spending or commitment, confirm with the funder the rules in force, the available funds and the application procedure.
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions: innovative businesses located in the territory of the Communauté d’agglomération Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées: registered for no more than 3 years; aiming to develop a product and/or service based on technological or non-technological innovation; with a risky business model; that have not yet distributed profits. Individuals with an innovative business creation project as part of a support scheme recognised by the Communauté d’agglomération Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées. Industrial consortia (agreement required) with a collaborative innovation project. Excluded activities: financial services other than fintech; liberal professions; banks; insurance; retail and trading companies (B2C); consultancy firms. The organisation, activity, location and size of the business must be checked against the funder’s current criteria or the applicable text.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: the beneficiary must: remain in the community territory for at least 3 years, or repay the aid; present their application to the Partnership Support Committee (CAP); make an investment of at least €2,500 excluding VAT. The supported programme must last no more than 12 months. The above comes from the catalogue. It does not replace the rules in force, the applicable texts or written confirmation from the relevant body.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned: costs linked to the project’s commercial feasibility using external experts (market studies, legal studies, tax studies, etc.); costs of instruments and equipment to produce a prototype; costs of contract research, knowledge and patents bought or licensed; costs of advisory and support services used exclusively for the project; costs linked to industrial and/or intellectual property rights. Check the exclusions, the date from which costs are eligible, the combination rules and any obligation to apply before the project starts.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, up to €5,000. This aid cannot be combined with another grant from the agglomeration. This amount is not presented as guaranteed: it must be confirmed in the current version of the rules or the official page.
How to apply
1. Identify the body that reviews the application and obtain the version of the rules in force. 2. Check the eligibility of the organisation, the project, the costs and the timetable. 3. Prepare the required supporting documents (organisation’s identity, financial data, quotes or invoices depending on the scheme, project description). 4. Apply according to the official procedure and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Do not commit costs before the application or approval where the rules require it. These steps are a general checklist; the exact procedure remains to be confirmed for this aid.
Timeline
Catalogue reference date: 22 September 2025. This date may correspond to a catalogue update and does not confirm an open application period. No real-time availability is stated here: ask the funder whether the scheme is currently accepting new applications and check the applicable deadlines.
Key facts
- Funder
- CA Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “Entrepren@ Innovation - Feasibility study aid for start-ups” scheme for?
The catalogue describes the following objective: launching new actions to move into an acceleration phase in the emergence and growth of innovative start-ups. The aim is to support start-up projects from incubation to deployment, through the intermediate seed stage. This scheme complements, and comes before, the Occitanie regional scheme START’OC PROjet. The exact scope should be checked in the official documentation in force.
Who can benefit?
The beneficiaries listed are: innovative businesses located in the territory of the Communauté d’agglomération Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées: registered for no more than 3 years; aiming to develop a product and/or service based on technological or non-technological innovation; with a risky business model; that have not yet distributed profits. Individuals with an innovative business creation project as part of a support scheme recognised by the Communauté d’agglomération Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées. Industrial consortia (agreement required) with a collaborative innovation project. Excluded activities: financial services other than fintech; liberal professions; banks; insurance; retail and trading companies (B2C); consultancy firms. The organisation must check each criterion and exclusion with the relevant body.
What amount or benefit is provided?
The catalogue indicates: a grant of up to 50% of eligible expenditure, up to €5,000. This aid cannot be combined with another grant from the agglomeration. The final amount depends on the review.
What should I check before applying?
Check first: the beneficiary must: remain in the community territory for at least 3 years, or repay the aid; present their application to the Partnership Support Committee (CAP); make an investment of at least €2,500 excluding VAT. The supported programme must last no more than 12 months. Also confirm the opening of the scheme, eligible costs, combination rules, dates and whether you must apply before committing.
Official source
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