France 2030 — Project Call: Innovation Projects in Grand Est
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 call is part of the regional strand of France 2030. It was open, subject to available funds, until 30 September 2026. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps, excluding companies in difficulty. 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 Grand Est 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 Grand Est
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps. Companies in difficulty are excluded. Check company size, location, role in any consortium and possible exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: companies must be up to date with their tax, social and environmental obligations and any debts to the State, the Region and Bpifrance. Feasibility projects must be completed within 18 months with a work budget of at least €150,000; development and pre-industrialisation projects within 24 months with a work budget of at least €150,000. The deadline has passed; look for a new edition before applying.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs described in the catalogue — feasibility projects: bringing high-value innovative products and services to market, aiming notably for direct economic and technological benefits in the form of new products, processes, services or technologies. Development and pre-industrialisation projects: lasting creation of innovative, mainly industrial, activities that create jobs in the region. The scheme is for companies with a project to develop new products and services or an innovative industrial trial contributing to reindustrialisation and lasting job creation; projects may also involve diversification or an innovative change in the industrial process, or process or organisational innovation. Eligible theme: the Industry 5.0 challenge. 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. According to the official page, aid can reach up to 50% of eligible costs. 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://innovationavenir.grandest.fr/projets-davenir-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 Grand Est
- 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
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
What is the France 2030 “Innovation projects in the Grand Est region” 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. The call is part of the regional strand of France 2030.
Who can apply and on what conditions?
SMEs and mid-caps, excluding companies in difficulty, up to date with their obligations. Projects must have a work budget of at least €150,000 and be completed within 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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