Pays de la Loire Innovation Access
The scheme is for companies wishing to develop a low-tech or non-technological innovation with the help of external public or private expertise. It can fund studies prior to industrial research or experimental development, project design, technical and economic feasibility, monitoring and strategic positioning. The Region funds up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT, capped at €50,000. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by Bpifrance and the regional services.
Do you want to launch a new product, service or process, but first need to check its technical and economic feasibility, market positioning or intellectual property? Pays de la Loire Accès Innovation funds part of the external studies that help decide whether the project is worth developing. It is useful for reducing uncertainty before committing to heavier R&D or industrialisation costs.
Funded by Bpifrance, Région Pays de la Loire
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Who can apply
Companies established in Pays de la Loire with a low-tech or non-technological innovation project that use external expertise to study its feasibility.
Eligibility conditions
The project must involve an innovation aimed at developing, industrialising or marketing a new product, process or service. Studies must be carried out by external experts and cover feasibility, design, monitoring or positioning. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; obtain approval before committing to the services.
What the scheme covers
Studies prior to R&D or experimental development, project design and definition, planning, technical and economic feasibility, monitoring and strategic positioning studies. The funding targets the feasibility study, not running costs, nor automatically the full development of the product.
Amount and funding terms
Up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT, capped at €50,000. The amount is calculated on the services accepted by the scheme, after review. Have the quote and cost base validated by Bpifrance before starting the study.
How to apply
1. Describe the innovation and the decision the study should inform. 2. Get a quote from the external provider. 3. Contact Bpifrance on +33 2 51 72 94 00 to validate the cost base and conditions. 4. Apply before the service starts. 5. Keep the study report and invoices to justify the aid.
Timeline
Applications are reviewed throughout the year by Bpifrance and approved by the Region. Confirm the current rules and availability when applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bpifrance, Région Pays de la Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Pays de la Loire
Frequently asked questions
How much?
Up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT, capped at €50,000.
What does the aid fund?
External feasibility and positioning studies for an innovative project.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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