France 2030 — Project Call: Innovation Projects
Purpose of the scheme: support SMEs and mid-caps engaged in research, development and innovation (including non-technological innovation) to boost their growth and competitiveness. The application deadline was 30 September 2026. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps; companies in difficulty are not eligible. Amount mentioned in the catalogue: feasibility projects: a grant of €75,000 to €500,000; development and pre-industrialisation projects: a repayable advance of €75,000 to €500,000. Catalogue parameters are not a confirmation of eligibility; check the official rules and current timetable.
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional France 2030 “Innovation projects” strand supports SMEs and mid-caps with research, development and innovation projects, including certain non-technological innovations. The official page indicated a closing date of 30 September 2026; the call should not be treated as open unless a new edition is confirmed.
Funded by Bpifrance, Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps. Not eligible: companies in difficulty. Check company size, location, role in any consortium and possible exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: feasibility projects must be completed within 12 to 18 months with an eligible cost base of at least €150,000 per project; development and pre-industrialisation projects must be completed within 24 months with an eligible cost base of at least €150,000 per project. The deadline has passed; confirm whether a new edition exists.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs described in the catalogue — eligible themes, in line with the priorities of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region’s economic development, innovation and internationalisation strategy (SRDEII): value chains for sustainable food; personalised and integrated health and care; sustainable, smart and connected mobility (vehicles, infrastructure); hydrogen for the energy and economic transition (value chains and uses); advanced materials and processes; microtechnology and smart systems. Eligible projects: feasibility projects bringing high-value innovative products and services to market; development and pre-industrialisation projects developing new products and services, or innovative industrial trials, contributing to reindustrialisation and lasting job creation. The specifications prevail for the eligible cost base, excluded costs, combination rules and reporting obligations.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue mentions: Feasibility projects: a grant of €75,000 to €500,000; development and pre-industrialisation projects: a repayable advance of €75,000 to €500,000. The call closed on 30 September 2026 according to the official page. The amount, rate, cost base and form (grant, recoverable advance or other) must be checked in the applicable specifications.
How to apply
1) Open the official page for the scheme and download the specifications (cahier des charges). 2) Check the status of the call and the next deadline. 3) Confirm the eligibility of the applicant, partners and area. 4) Prepare the budget and the required supporting documents. 5) Get the operator’s confirmation before committing any costs. Official source: https://france2030.bourgognefranchecomte.fr/projets-d-innovation/
Timeline
Official deadline: 30 September 2026 at noon or when funds run out. This date has now passed. This date has now passed. This date has now passed. This deadline has passed. Check whether a new edition has been announced before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Closed
- Maximum amount
- €500,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €75,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 30 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Frequently asked questions
What is the France 2030 “Innovation projects” call for?
According to the catalogue, its purpose is to support SMEs and mid-caps engaged in research, development and innovation (including non-technological innovation) to boost their growth and competitiveness.
Who can apply and on what conditions?
SMEs and mid-caps, excluding companies in difficulty. Projects must have an eligible cost base of at least €150,000 and be completed within 12 to 18 months (feasibility) or 24 months (development and pre-industrialisation).
What financing and which costs can be covered?
Feasibility projects: a grant of €75,000 to €500,000; development and pre-industrialisation projects: a repayable advance of €75,000 to €500,000.
Is the call still open and how do I apply?
The official deadline was 30 September 2026 at noon, or when funds ran out; it has passed. Check whether a new edition has been announced before applying.
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