France 2030 — Project Call: Innovation Projects — PACA
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, under the France 2030 programme. 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 €200,000, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps; development and pre-industrialisation projects: a repayable advance of €75,000 to €500,000, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps. The official page gives contradictory dates: open until 31 December 2026, but with an application deadline of 30 September 2026, which has now passed. Confirm whether applications are still accepted. Do not treat the scheme as open without written confirmation from the operator (Bpifrance or the Region).
The regional France 2030 “Innovation projects” call in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur targets SMEs and mid-caps engaged in research, development and innovation. The official page presents aid of €75,000 to €500,000 but gives two contradictory timetable indications: open until 31 December 2026, and an application deadline of 30 September 2026. The status of the scheme must be clarified with Bpifrance or the Region.
Funded by Bpifrance, Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: SMEs and mid-caps. Companies in difficulty are not eligible. Check company size, location, role in any consortium and possible exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions taken from the catalogue: when applying, companies must have equity or quasi-equity at least equal to the public aid requested. Feasibility projects must be completed within 18 months, with an eligible cost base of at least €150,000 for SMEs and €300,000 for mid-caps; development and pre-industrialisation projects within 24 months, with the same minimum cost bases. Given the contradictory dates, get written confirmation from Bpifrance or the Region before treating the scheme as open.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs described in the catalogue — eligible themes, in line with the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region’s economic development, innovation and internationalisation strategy: naturalness; energy transition; green chemistry and advanced materials; tourism, culture and sport; optics and photonics; ecological transition; smart, connected and secure technologies; aerospace, security and defence; health and silver economy; blue economy. Eligible projects — feasibility strand: 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 and technologies; development and pre-industrialisation strand: developing new products and services, or innovative industrial trials. 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 €200,000, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps; development and pre-industrialisation projects: a repayable advance of €75,000 to €500,000, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps. 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-provencealpescotedazur.fr/Projets-d-Innovation/
Timeline
The official page gives contradictory dates: open until 31 December 2026, but with an application deadline of 30 September 2026, which has now passed. Confirm whether applications are still accepted. Do not treat the scheme as open without written confirmation from the operator (Bpifrance or the Region).
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- 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
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
What is the France 2030 “Innovation projects” call in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur 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, with equity or quasi-equity at least equal to the aid requested. Minimum cost base: €150,000 for SMEs and €300,000 for mid-caps.
What financing and which costs can be covered?
Feasibility projects: a grant of €75,000 to €200,000, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps; development and pre-industrialisation projects: a repayable advance of €75,000 to €500,000, covering up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and 25% for mid-caps.
Is the call still open and how do I apply?
The official page gives contradictory dates: open until 31 December 2026, but with an application deadline of 30 September 2026, which has now passed. Confirm whether applications are still accepted. Do not treat the scheme as open without written confirmation from the operator (Bpifrance or the Region).
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