France 2030 — Project Call: Innovation Projects — Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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 scheme was available until 30 September 2026. Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps up to date with their tax, social and environmental obligations and any debts to the State, the Region and Bpifrance, and eligible for state aid. Not eligible: companies in difficulty. Amount mentioned in the catalogue: feasibility strand: a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, between €75,000 and €500,000 per project; development and pre-industrialisation strand: aid as a grant or as an equal split of grant and repayable advance (depending on the amount requested), covering up to 35% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps, between €75,000 and €500,000 per project. Catalogue parameters are not a confirmation of eligibility; check the official rules and current timetable.
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps up to date with their tax, social and environmental obligations and any debts to the State, the Region and Bpifrance, and eligible for state aid. Not eligible: companies in difficulty. Check company size, location, role in any consortium and possible exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: for feasibility projects, the company must complete the project within 18 months and present a work budget above €150,000 per project; for development and pre-industrialisation projects, within 24 months with a work budget above €150,000 per project. The deadline has passed; check for a new edition before treating the call as open.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs described in the catalogue — feasibility strand: bringing high-value innovative products and services to market; development and pre-industrialisation strand: lasting creation of innovative, mainly industrial, activities that create jobs in the region. Eligible sectors fall within the strategic areas set by the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region’s economic development, innovation and internationalisation strategy (SRDEII), its smart specialisation strategy (S3), the Néo Terra roadmap and the regional climate plan: aerospace and defence; agriculture; food processing; forestry, wood and paper; wine; electronics; health (biotech, silver economy, etc.); renewable energy; naval and nautical industries; digital; and others listed in the specifications. The specifications prevail for the eligible cost base, excluded costs, combination rules and reporting obligations.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue mentions: Feasibility strand: a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, between €75,000 and €500,000 per project; development and pre-industrialisation strand: aid as a grant or as an equal split of grant and repayable advance (depending on the amount requested), covering up to 35% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps, between €75,000 and €500,000 per project. 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://www.france2030-en-nouvelle-aquitaine.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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- 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
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 30 September 2026
- Geographic scope
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Frequently asked questions
What is the France 2030 “Innovation projects” call in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 up to date with their tax, social and environmental obligations and any debts to the State, the Region and Bpifrance, and eligible for state aid. Not eligible: companies in difficulty. Projects must have a work budget above €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 strand: a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, between €75,000 and €500,000 per project; development and pre-industrialisation strand: aid as a grant or as an equal split of grant and repayable advance (depending on the amount requested), covering up to 35% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps, between €75,000 and €500,000 per project.
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.
Official source
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