Grand Est Start-up
Grand Est regional scheme for start-up creation and certain R&D projects. The Region shows a €30,000 grant and R&D aid of up to €150,000, but states that the “early development aid” strand has been suspended since 22 May 2026.
Grand Est Start-Up has two strands: a grant to support the creation of a start-up, prescribed by an incubator in the regional network, and aid for early development covering R&D, industrialisation or first commercialisation. The official page states that the “early development aid” strand has been suspended since 22 May 2026 due to budget constraints. Check which strand actually remains available.
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Who can apply
Strand 1: project holders before the business is registered, or start-ups registered less than 6 months ago and incubated in a Grand Est Region Incubator of Excellence; Strand 2: start-ups less than 3 years old.
Eligibility conditions
The grant strand is for project holders in the six months before registration and is prescribed by an organisation in the network of incubators of excellence. The early development strand covers R&D, industrialisation and first commercialisation but is announced as suspended.
What the scheme covers
Strand 1 – Grant: awarded to the project holder in the 6 months before registration, to consolidate the equity of the future or newly created business. The grant is prescribed by organisations belonging to the Grand Est network of incubators of excellence. Strand 2 – Early development aid: supports the start-up’s early development and can be used for research and development (R&D), industrialisation and first commercialisation.
Amount and funding terms
The regional page shows a €30,000 grant for creating a start-up and up to €150,000 for an R&D project, with a 50% cash advance and coverage of up to 45%. The development strand has been suspended since 22 May 2026; check the actual availability of the relevant strand.
How to apply
1. Identify the funding need and check that the project matches the purpose of the scheme. 2. Contact the operator or banking partner to confirm eligibility and the current status. 3. Obtain the official fiche, the rules and the list of supporting documents. 4. Prepare the financing plan and the business’s documents. 5. Do not commit costs or sign a contract before confirming the applicable rules.
Timeline
The regional page states that the “early development aid” strand has been suspended since 22 May 2026. No reopening date is given; ask the Region whether the creation grant remains available and under what procedure.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €150,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 45%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Est Start-Up entirely suspended?
The page consulted specifies that the “early development aid” strand has been suspended since 22 May 2026. The creation grant strand is presented separately; its availability must be confirmed.
What amount is shown for the creation grant?
The Region shows a €30,000 grant, prescribed by an organisation in the network of incubators of excellence.
What amount was planned for R&D projects?
The page shows up to €150,000, but this early development strand has been suspended since May 2026.
What should I do before preparing an application?
Contact the Region or the prescribing incubator to confirm the available strand, the criteria and the up-to-date conditions.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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