Innov'up Experimentation — Ecological Transition of Territories
The aid can take the form of a grant and/or a recoverable advance, with a support rate of 25% to 45%. The caps shown are €500,000 for the grant and €500,000 for the recoverable advance. The project must be tested with stakeholders directly involved in the territory’s transition, and the application must be made before the project starts.
Innov’up Expérimentation – Ecological transition of territories funds real-world testing of innovative solutions that meet concrete needs of Île-de-France territories. The scheme targets in particular eco-construction, sustainable mobility and logistics, waste and the circular economy, low-carbon energy, climate adaptation and biodiversity. For a company, the aim is to fund a pilot with local stakeholders and produce results showing that the solution is feasible and replicable.
Funded by Bpifrance, Région Ile-de-France
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Who can apply
Micro-businesses, SMEs and mid-caps in Île-de-France, including associations with an economic activity. The applicant must have at least one establishment in Île-de-France or show its intention to set one up. The project must involve local public bodies, private operators under public service delegation, or companies helping to deliver solutions for the territory.
Eligibility conditions
The project must test, in real-world conditions, an innovative solution addressing a territorial priority: eco-construction, sustainable mobility/logistics, circular economy, low-carbon energy, adaptation/resilience or biodiversity. Costs must fall within the eligible categories of the RDI (research, development and innovation) aid scheme, and the application must be submitted before the project starts.
What the scheme covers
The scheme covers the eligible costs of a research, development and innovation project under the applicable RDI aid scheme. Build a detailed budget for design, development, testing, instrumentation and trial tasks, checking each item against the rules and specifications.
Amount and funding terms
The Region announces support of 25% to 45% depending on company size, capped at €500,000 as a grant and €500,000 as a recoverable advance. The amount awarded depends on the eligible budget, the project, the state aid scheme and the review.
How to apply
1. Choose a territorial challenge and identify the test site. 2. Formalise the partners involved and their roles. 3. Describe the solution, test protocol, indicators and expected results. 4. Build the budget and financing plan. 5. Read the specifications and rules, then apply on Mes démarches Île-de-France before launch. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Timeline
The official page indicates that applications are open and reviewed on a rolling basis. The application must be submitted before the project starts; earlier costs are not taken into account.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Région Ile-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €500,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 45%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What funding is available?
A grant of up to €500,000 and/or a recoverable advance of up to €500,000, at a rate of 25% to 45%.
Which projects are prioritised?
Trials in eco-construction, sustainable mobility, circular economy, low-carbon energy, adaptation and biodiversity.
Do I need a local partner?
Yes, the trial must be built with stakeholders directly involved in delivering the territory’s transition.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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