ERDF – support for innovative business projects (Réunion)
Purpose: Supports the research and innovation efforts of companies in Réunion. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: private companies of all sizes. The catalogue also lists companies in difficulty and companies in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, which are usually exclusions in such schemes — check this point in the action sheet. The funding arrangements and selection criteria must be compared with the applicable official version.
The “ERDF – support for innovative business projects (Réunion)” scheme is listed as local aid. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: supports the research and innovation efforts of companies in Réunion. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. The title alone does not establish eligibility: identify the applicable action sheet and confirm the eligible costs, selection criteria, State aid regime and that the procedure is actually open.
Funded by Financeur non résolu (DGE)
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: private companies of all sizes. The catalogue also lists companies in difficulty and companies in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, which are usually exclusions in such schemes — check this point in the action sheet. Check the legal form, size, activity, area, technical and financial capacity and the exclusions set by the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. Check the action sheet or rules in force, exclusions, combination rules, selection criteria and any requirement to apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs cited: For research and development projects: staff costs directly linked to carrying out the operation (researchers, technicians and other support staff employed for the R&D project); costs of contract research, knowledge and patents bought or licensed from outside sources at arm’s length, and costs of consultancy and equivalent services used exclusively for the project; equipment costs (pro rata temporis), in line with the RDI regime; indirect costs at a flat rate of 15% of eligible direct staff costs. For SME innovation projects: costs of obtaining, validating and defending patents. For process and organisational innovation projects: staff costs; costs of contract research, knowledge and patents bought or licensed from outside sources at arm’s length; equipment costs (pro rata temporis), in line with the RDI regime; indirect costs at a flat rate of 15% of eligible direct staff costs. Check the eligible costs, indirect costs, supporting documents, any minimum thresholds and exclusions before committing to the project.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates: a grant whose amount depends on the project. This catalogue information is neither a commitment to award nor confirmation of the applicable rate; check the public aid rate, the European share, caps, eligible costs and combination rules.
How to apply
1) Identify the managing authority (Région Réunion) or financial partner. 2) Obtain the action sheet/rules in force. 3) Check the beneficiary, project, eligible costs, rate/cap, combination rules and timetable. 4) Confirm the procedure and documents before any commitment. Check the specific PDF action sheet and its current version, the full criteria, rates/caps and the timetable for the precise scheme.
Timeline
The catalogue indicates that the scheme is available until 31 December 2027. Confirm the deadline, the call’s status and the available budget with the managing authority. The official page lists the programme’s action sheets (notably sheets 1.3.1, 1.3.2 and 1.3.3); it confirms the programme references but does not replace checking the detailed PDF or confirming that a call is open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Financeur non résolu (DGE)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the “ERDF – support for innovative business projects (Réunion)” scheme for?
The catalogue describes the following objective: supports the research and innovation efforts of companies in Réunion. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. Check that the actual project falls within the scope of the applicable action sheet.
Who can benefit, and what are the exclusions?
The catalogue mentions: private companies of all sizes. The catalogue also lists companies in difficulty and companies in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, which are usually exclusions in such schemes — check this point in the action sheet. Eligibility also depends on the area, size, legal form, type of project and the exclusions in the rules in force.
What amount or funding rate is provided?
A grant whose amount depends on the project. The amounts and rates must be checked in the applicable action sheet or rules; distinguish European aid from total public aid.
Is the scheme open, and how do I apply?
The catalogue indicates that the scheme is available until 31 December 2027. Confirm the deadline, the call’s status and the available budget with the managing authority. The official page lists the programme’s action sheets (notably sheets 1.3.1, 1.3.2 and 1.3.3); it confirms the programme references but does not replace checking the detailed PDF or confirming that a call is open. Confirm the procedure, documents and timetable with the competent authority before treating the scheme as open.
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