Factory of the Future Programme
The “Factory of the Future” programme is aid listed by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region to support industrial businesses’ projects to improve their economic, environmental, social and societal performance. The application deadline was 18 September 2026 (now passed). The access criteria, cost base and timetable must be checked in the official documentation before including it in the financing plan.
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region lists the “Factory of the Future” (Usine du Futur) programme for improving an industrial business’s economic and environmental performance. The source fiche notably states: Supporting industrial businesses’ projects to improve their economic, environmental, social and societal performance. The application deadline was 18 September 2026 (now passed). 100 businesses will be selected each year. No figure for the cap is recorded in the catalogue. Check which current regional scheme this corresponds to, as the name “Usine du Futur” may refer to an earlier programme. To decide whether this aid can really contribute to your project, compare the planned costs with the rules in force and confirm the business’s eligibility before any commitment.
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Who can apply
The scheme is listed by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Eligibility depends on the location, the type of activity and the criteria in the rules in force. The aid’s description notably states: supporting industrial businesses’ projects to improve their economic, environmental, social and societal performance; the application deadline was 18 September 2026; 100 businesses will be selected each year. Have the size, age and status criteria and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The programme aims to improve the economic and environmental performance of industrial businesses. The criteria and terms need updating: check the name of the active scheme, the business categories, the prior diagnosis required, the eligible investment costs and the combination conditions. Do not treat an older version as an open scheme without confirmation.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document the following operations precisely: modernising industrial tools, improving productivity, reducing resource consumption and transition investments, according to the current regional scheme. For each item, attach a separate quote or a cost breakdown, the necessary technical specifications and an explanation of the link with the aid’s objective. Costs already committed, recurring subscriptions or items not explicitly provided for must be validated before being included.
Amount and funding terms
No figure for the cap is recorded in the catalogue. Check which current regional scheme this corresponds to, as the name “Usine du Futur” may refer to an earlier programme. The amount depends on the costs taken into account, the funding rate and the funder’s decision.
How to apply
Contact the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region’s business department to identify the programme in force and obtain its rules. Prepare a performance diagnosis, the planned investments, the expected gains and a financing plan. Confirm whether prior support or an application before investing is mandatory.
Timeline
The timetable and the availability of funds must be confirmed with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Check whether the “Factory of the Future” programme is open, its deadline and the rule on when costs may start before committing.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Funding rate
- 100%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 18 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the amount of the aid?
No figure for the cap is recorded in the catalogue. Check which current regional scheme this corresponds to, as the name “Usine du Futur” may refer to an earlier programme. The amount actually awarded depends on the applicable rules and the review of the application.
Who can benefit?
The scheme is listed by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. The precise criteria on activity, location and status must be checked with the funder.
Which costs should I present?
Prepare detailed quotes covering modernising industrial tools, improving productivity, reducing resource consumption and transition investments, according to the current regional scheme. Have each item’s eligibility confirmed before any commitment.
Must I apply before starting?
Check the applicable rule before any order or signature. Some schemes require the application to be formalised before works or the operation start.
Is the Factory of the Future programme still open under this name?
The name “Usine du Futur” has been used for several generations of regional programmes. Check with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region which scheme has taken over, whether it is open and which costs are now funded.
Official source
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