Financing a defence project
In brief
A business can finance a defence or dual-use innovation project through schemes from the Agence Innovation Défense (AID), a dedicated Bpifrance loan, a sector accelerator, or tax exemptions in a defence restructuring zone. This page lists the schemes currently validated for this need, with their funder and maximum amount when known.
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Grants linked to this need
Aid for job creation
CC du Pays de Wissembourg
Up to €5,000
Defence Restructuring Zones (ZRD) — Business Land Contribution (CFE) Exemption
Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Up to €200,000
Defence Restructuring Zones (ZRD) — Property Tax on Built Properties Exemption
Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Up to €200,000
Prêt Def'fi
Bpifrance
Up to €1,000,000
EDIP — Actions de renforcement industriel de défense (2e appel)
Commission européenne (EDIP)
Up to €30,000,000
Closes on 16 Feb 2027 · Added on 9 Nov 2026
Defence Restructuring Zones (ZRD) — Corporate Income Tax Exemption for New Businesses
Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Defence Restructuring Zones (ZRD) — Employer Contribution Exemption
Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
Prêt Défense Souveraineté territoriale – Hauts-de-France (defence and territorial sovereignty loan)
Région Hauts-de-France, Union Européenne-FEDER
Def'Avance Export
Bpifrance
Added on 1 Nov 2026
Accès des PME au Fonds européen de la défense (FEDef)
Commission européenne, Direction générale de l'armement (DGA)
Added on 9 Nov 2026
Thèses AID Cifre-Défense
Agence de l'innovation de défense (AID), ANRT
Added on 9 Nov 2026
Funders keep their French names; each grant page gives the official French title.
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