Financing innovation through design in Nouvelle-Aquitaine businesses with the “Innovation Design Awards” competition
The “Innovation Design Awards” competition is aid listed by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region to develop innovation through design in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, promote projects and collaborations, and showcase and support project holders. 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 “Innovation Design Awards” (Trophées Innovation Design) competition for innovation through design in Nouvelle-Aquitaine businesses. The source fiche notably states: Developing innovation through design in Nouvelle-Aquitaine; promoting projects and collaborations; showcasing and supporting project holders. For 2026, applications had to be submitted before 15 September (now passed). The competition rewards winners; no aid amount is given in the catalogue. Check the prize and any benefits in the rules of the next edition. 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.
Funded by Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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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: Developing innovation through design in Nouvelle-Aquitaine; promoting projects and collaborations; showcasing and supporting project holders. For 2026, applications had to be submitted before 15 September (now passed). Have the size, age and status criteria and any excluded sectors confirmed before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The Innovation Design Awards reward Nouvelle-Aquitaine businesses that build design into their strategy or work with a professional designer. For the 2026 edition, the criteria included the originality of the approach, integration into the strategy, innovation, the ability to market the result and the technical-economic or environmental impact. This edition is closed; the rules may change for the next one.
What the scheme covers
For this project, document the following operations precisely: designing or improving a product, service or packaging with a professional designer, linked to the commercial strategy and the area’s transitions. 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
The competition rewards winners; no aid amount is given in the catalogue. Check the prize and any benefits in the rules of the next edition. The amount depends on the rules and the funder’s decision.
How to apply
To prepare for a future edition, keep the application file, visuals of the product or service, a description of the work with the designer and evidence of the commercial or environmental impact. Consult the Region’s official page for the opening of the next edition and the new rules.
Timeline
The timetable and the availability of funds must be confirmed with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Check whether the “Innovation Design Awards” competition is open, its deadline and the rules before committing.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Closes
- 15 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the amount of the aid?
The competition rewards winners; no aid amount is given in the catalogue. Check the prize and any benefits in the rules of the next edition. 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 designing or improving a product, service or packaging with a professional designer, linked to the commercial strategy and the area’s transitions. 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 the operation starts.
Are 2026 applications still open?
No. The 2026 edition closed applications on 15 September 2026 and the awards ceremony took place on 30 September 2026. Check the opening of the next edition before applying.
Official source
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