ERDF — Research and Innovation Support
Purpose of the scheme: Develop and improve research and innovation capacity and the use of advanced technologies. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: research centres and organisations and university research laboratories; training organisations; companies; associations; public authorities; chambers of commerce and trades; scientific, technical and industrial culture players (CSTI); and, in the health sector, professional partnerships for shared resources (SCM), professional partnerships (SCP) and liberal-profession practice companies (SEL). The amount and conditions must be confirmed in the official rules applicable to the project and area.
The scheme “ERDF – Research and innovation aid” is listed as a local (regional) scheme. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: develop and improve research and innovation capacity and the use of advanced technologies. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. It is EU funding whose rules are set out in the applicable action sheet, not an automatic grant. Before applying, check the criteria, eligible costs, combination rules and the actual status of the call with the managing authority.
Funded by Région Guadeloupe, Union Européenne-FEDER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: research centres and organisations and university research laboratories; training organisations; companies; associations; public authorities; chambers of commerce and trades; scientific, technical and industrial culture players (CSTI); and, in the health sector, professional partnerships for shared resources (SCM), professional partnerships (SCP) and liberal-profession practice companies (SEL). Check the legal form, size, activity, area and any exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the applicable implementation document (DOMO) and action sheet, state aid rules, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: tangible investments depreciable over 5 to 10 years that are essential for R&D and innovation activities: production tools for developing, validating and testing new products, processes or services, building pilot lines needed for industrial research, buying equipment needed to manufacture prototypes; acquiring technology licences or technical know-how; building or renovating buildings to host technology or scientific platforms, which may house partner or client companies, particularly in health; consulting and innovation support services needed to carry out innovation programmes; highly qualified staff, technicians and innovation support staff employed for the project where needed to carry out innovation programmes. Check the project category, eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents and exclusions before starting the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant covering up to 85% of eligible costs for research projects and up to 65% for other projects. This does not constitute a promise of award or confirmation of the rate applicable to the project; check the public aid rate, the EU share, caps and the state aid scheme.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority and the current action sheet. 2) Check legal, sector and geographical eligibility. 3) Confirm eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Submit the documents on the official portal and keep the acknowledgement. Do not commit costs before applying where the rules require it. Check the exact project category, state aid rules, the April 2026 version of the implementation document (DOMO), eligible costs and the total public aid rate before any estimate.
Timeline
Catalogue end date to be checked: 31 December 2027. The call timetable, deadline and available budget must be confirmed with the managing authority. The official page indicates a minimum total project cost of €100,000, an EU aid rate of 85% for research projects and 65% for other projects, and applications on a rolling basis or through calls for projects. The catalogue figures (85% / 65%) match these categories but are not enough to establish the total public aid rate.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Guadeloupe, Union Européenne-FEDER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Funding rate
- 85%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Guadeloupe
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – Research and innovation aid” scheme for?
According to the catalogue, its aim is to develop and improve research and innovation capacity and the use of advanced technologies. It is EU funding managed through a regional programme.
Who can benefit and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: research centres and organisations and university research laboratories; training organisations; companies; associations; public authorities; chambers of commerce and trades; scientific, technical and industrial culture players (CSTI); and, in the health sector, professional partnerships for shared resources (SCM), professional partnerships (SCP) and liberal-profession practice companies (SEL). Eligibility also depends on the area, size and legal form, type of project, state aid scheme and the action sheet’s criteria.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
a grant covering up to 85% of eligible costs for research projects and up to 65% for other projects. Distinguish the EU aid rate from the total public aid rate, and check caps and eligible costs in the applicable action sheet.
Is the scheme open and how do I apply?
The catalogue end date is 31 December 2027, to be checked. The official page indicates a minimum total project cost of €100,000, an EU aid rate of 85% for research projects and 65% for other projects, and applications on a rolling basis or through calls for projects.
Official source
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