Paris Innovation Fund (Fonds Parisien pour l’Innovation)
Paris Innovation Fund (Fonds Parisien pour l’Innovation): Encourage and financially support managers of Paris-based micro-businesses and SMEs in an innovative manufacturing project (from prototype to pre-series), notably in innovative manufacturing spaces in the Île-de-France region. Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: Île-de-France micro-businesses and SMEs with their head office or a secondary establishment in Paris. Detailed conditions and current status remain to be confirmed with the funder.
Paris Innovation Fund (Fonds Parisien pour l’Innovation) aims to encourage and financially support managers of Paris-based micro-businesses and SMEs in an innovative manufacturing project (from prototype to pre-series), notably in innovative manufacturing spaces in the Île-de-France region. The official page reviewed confirms: the current page describes three strands — incubation, experimentation and manufacturing — with a grant of up to €30,000 depending on the strand. The manufacturing strand targets innovative manufacturing and prototyping/small series; incubation requires an accredited incubator. The catalogue information should be checked against the current rules, notably for beneficiaries, amounts, eligible costs and availability.
Funded by Bpifrance, Ville de Paris
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: Île-de-France micro-businesses and SMEs with their head office or a secondary establishment in Paris. Check the legal form, size, activity, area covered, financial situation and exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the project must require a phase of innovative design, prototyping and/or process optimisation, and have prospects for industrialisation and/or commercialisation. They are not enough to confirm eligibility; check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and whether you must apply before committing.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: innovative design (accelerating project development, stimulating collective intelligence, etc.); expert support and advice; rapid prototyping; optimising and reducing development costs; design; launching pre-series or small-series production (consumables, machine rental). Not eligible: accommodation costs; machine rental and consumables on their own. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before committing.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or form of support listed in the catalogue: a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at €30,000. The City of Paris states up to €30,000 depending on the current strand of the fund; the exact cap and access route depend on the strand and the applicable conditions. This catalogue figure is not a commitment to grant support. Check the base (excluding or including VAT), rates and caps, eligible costs, combination rules and the applicable state aid regime.
How to apply
1) Obtain the current official page and rules. 2) Confirm that the scheme is active and that the project's area is covered. 3) Check the criteria, amount, base, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior approval before committing costs. The catalogue page may reflect a former name or scope: determine which current strand matches your project and confirm eligibility, costs and procedure with the City of Paris.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable, whether the scheme is open and the budget available with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Ville de Paris
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €30,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is Paris Innovation Fund (Fonds Parisien pour l’Innovation) for?
The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: Encourage and financially support managers of Paris-based micro-businesses and SMEs in an innovative manufacturing project (from prototype to pre-series), notably in innovative manufacturing spaces in the Île-de-France region. Check that your project falls within the scope of the current official rules.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
Beneficiaries listed in the catalogue: Île-de-France micro-businesses and SMEs with their head office or a secondary establishment in Paris. Conditions listed: the project must require a phase of innovative design, prototyping and/or process optimisation, and have prospects for industrialisation and/or commercialisation. Legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at €30,000. The City of Paris states up to €30,000 depending on the current strand of the fund; the exact cap and access route depend on the strand and the applicable conditions. The official source also states: the current page describes three strands — incubation, experimentation and manufacturing — with a grant of up to €30,000 depending on the strand. The manufacturing strand targets innovative manufacturing and prototyping/small series; incubation requires an accredited incubator. This does not guarantee support; confirm the cap, base, rate and form of financing with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable, whether the scheme is open and the budget available with the funder. The catalogue page may reflect a former name or scope: determine which current strand matches your project and confirm eligibility, costs and procedure with the City of Paris. Before ordering, buying or spending, confirm that the scheme is open and the procedure with the relevant authority.
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