FEDER: European aid, grants and funding for companies

The European Regional Development Fund (FEDER) is one of the main financing instruments of the European Union's cohesion policy. Its objective: to reduce economic and territorial disparities by supporting investment, innovation, the competitiveness of companies, and environmental and digital transitions.

For a French company, FEDER can represent a particularly attractive source of funding for carrying out an industrial investment, developing an innovation, modernising a production tool, improving energy efficiency or accelerating digital transformation.

Unlike certain European programmes directly managed by the European Commission, such as Horizon Europe, FEDER relies mainly on shared management between the European Union and national or regional authorities. In France, Regional Councils thus play a central role in programming and managing the funds, even though other managing authorities may be involved depending on the programme.

This organisation offers an important advantage for companies: FEDER funding can be adapted to the economic and industrial priorities of each territory.

But it also implies a difficulty: there is no single FEDER window offering the same funding conditions everywhere in France. Eligible beneficiaries, admissible expenses, intervention rates and timetables depend on the regional programme and the call for projects concerned.

In this guide, Capital OS explains how FEDER works, which projects can be funded, how to identify the schemes suited to your company, and what steps to take to obtain a European grant.

In brief: what you need to know about FEDER

Nature of the funding: mainly grants, but also financial instruments in certain programmes.
Programming period: 2021-2027 for the current programming round.
Management: mainly regional in France, depending on the programmes and managing authorities.
Beneficiaries: SMEs, mid-caps (ETI), large companies in certain schemes, research organisations, local authorities, associations and other project leaders depending on the calls.
Projects concerned: innovation, productive investment, industrial modernisation, energy transition, digital, circular economy and territorial development.
Amount: variable depending on the programme, the call, the project leader and the nature of the expenses.
Submission: generally to the managing authority or via its application portal.
Point of caution: check the conditions of the call before starting expenses, as eligibility rules and the dates from which expenses are taken into account vary.

1. What is FEDER and what is it for?

FEDER is a European structural fund created to support the economic development of European regions and strengthen their competitiveness.

It is part of the European Union's cohesion policy, which aims to reduce development gaps between territories and support their economic transformation.

For the 2021-2027 period, FEDER interventions are organised around several major strategic objectives:

A more competitive and smarter Europe, through innovation, research, digitalisation and the development of SMEs.
A greener Europe, through energy transition, the circular economy, biodiversity protection and climate adaptation.
A more connected Europe, through improved infrastructure and mobility.
A more social and inclusive Europe, in complementarity with other European funds.
A Europe closer to its citizens, through integrated territorial development and local initiatives.

These objectives are then translated into operational priorities in the regional programmes.

For a company, this means that FEDER can intervene on very different projects, provided they match the priorities of the territorial programme and the criteria of the call concerned.

The key point: FEDER is not a single grant, but a set of funding programmed and broken down across different calls and schemes.

Three levels must therefore be distinguished:

The European FEDER fund, which defines the general framework for intervention.
The regional FEDER programme, which determines the priorities and financial envelopes of a territory.
The call for projects or the concrete scheme, which specifies the beneficiaries, admissible expenses, funding rates and application procedures.

This distinction is fundamental for identifying the opportunities actually accessible to a company.

2. Which company projects can be funded by FEDER?

FEDER mainly intervenes on investments and operations contributing to the economic development, competitiveness and transitions of territories.

Companies can notably seek funding for the following categories of projects.

2.1. Innovation, research and development

FEDER can support projects involving technological innovation, experimental development and applied research.

The operations concerned may notably relate to:

The development of new products or processes.
The development of industrial technologies.
The creation of prototypes and demonstrators.
The acquisition of equipment needed for an innovative project.
Collaboration between companies, laboratories and technical centres.
The development of new research and innovation capacities.

Innovative companies can thus mobilise FEDER to supplement their financing plan, particularly when their project generates economic benefits for the territory.

2.2. Productive investment and industrial modernisation

Industrial investments are also an important focus of certain regional FEDER programmes.

Projects may concern:

The acquisition of industrial machines and equipment.
The modernisation of a production line.
Automation and robotisation.
Productivity improvement.
The development of new production capacities.
The transformation of industrial processes.
The relocation or development of productive activities, where regional priorities allow.

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of the regional economic fabric and support investments that create value and jobs.

Warning: not all tangible investments are automatically eligible. Some calls target specific sectors, technologies or categories of companies.

2.3. Energy transition and decarbonisation

Energy transition is another major focus of FEDER.

Companies can seek support to:

Reduce their energy consumption.
Improve the energy efficiency of their facilities.
Install renewable energy production equipment.
Develop heat recovery systems.
Reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Modernise their energy-intensive equipment.
Implement smart energy storage or management solutions.

Some regional programmes also support collective or territorial energy transition operations.

2.4. Digital transformation of companies

FEDER can also contribute to the digital modernisation of the economic fabric.

Projects concerned may include:

The digitalisation of industrial processes.
The integration of artificial intelligence solutions.
The deployment of professional software.
The modernisation of information systems.
Cybersecurity.
The automation of processes.
The development of innovative digital solutions.

It is nonetheless worth checking the calls concerned: some programmes favour structuring digital investments or collective projects rather than the acquisition of standard off-the-shelf software.

2.5. Circular economy and resource recovery

FEDER can support projects aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of economic activities.

For example:

The recycling and recovery of industrial waste.
The reuse of raw materials.
The modernisation of treatment facilities.
The reduction of resource consumption.
The development of new circular production processes.
The creation of new local recovery chains.

Projects generally need to demonstrate their contribution to environmental objectives and territorial priorities.

2.6. Tourism and territorial development

Depending on the regional programmes, FEDER can also support investments related to tourism development and the attractiveness of territories.

The operations may concern:

The modernisation of tourist infrastructure.
The development of visitor facilities.
The promotion of heritage.
The creation of sustainable tourism offerings.
The renovation of structuring facilities.
The development of innovative tourism services.

Conditions vary considerably depending on the territories and categories of beneficiaries.

3. Which companies can benefit from FEDER?

FEDER is not reserved for local authorities or public bodies. Private companies can also benefit from its funding.

The categories of beneficiaries nonetheless depend on the regional programme and each call for projects.

SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises are an important target of many regional programmes.

They can notably seek funding for their productive investments, innovation projects, digital transformation or energy transition.

Mid-sized companies (ETI)

Some FEDER operations are also accessible to mid-caps (ETI), particularly when they contribute to the industrial, technological or environmental priorities of the territory.

However, it should not be assumed that all envelopes intended for SMEs are accessible to mid-caps.

Large companies

Large companies may be eligible under certain schemes, particularly when they take part in structuring investments or projects of economic and territorial interest.

Their eligibility must be checked against the text of the call and the rules applicable to State aid.

Startups and young innovative companies

Startups can seek FEDER funding for their technological development, demonstration, industrialisation or investment projects.

The maturity of the project, the planned expenses and the financial capacity of the project leader can be decisive factors.

Other beneficiaries

Depending on the schemes, beneficiaries may also include:

Public institutions.
Research organisations.
Associations.
Social and solidarity economy structures.
Local authorities.
Education and training establishments.
Consortiums bringing together several categories of actors.

To remember: the legal status and size of a company are not enough on their own to determine its eligibility. The territory, the sector of activity, the nature of the project and the rules of the call must also be examined.

4. What amounts and funding rates can be obtained with FEDER?

The amount of a FEDER grant depends on several parameters:

The total budget of the project.
The nature of the expenses presented.
The intervention rate set by the call.
The category of the beneficiary.
The applicable State aid scheme.
Other public funding mobilised.
The credits available in the programme.

There is therefore no universal FEDER rate applicable to all companies.

A call may set a different intervention rate depending on whether it funds a productive investment, a research project, an energy operation or territorial infrastructure.

It is also necessary to distinguish the European co-financing rate from the total public aid rate.

In some cases, FEDER forms part of a broader public funding package combining the Region, the State or other partners.

The combination of these forms of funding remains subject to applicable rules, particularly those relating to State aid and the prohibition of double-financing the same expense.

Simplified funding example

An industrial company wishes to invest in a new production line with a projected budget of €500,000.

If the call concerned authorises a FEDER intervention rate of 30% on the total expenses recognised as eligible, the theoretical European contribution would be €150,000.

Item	Amount
Total investment	€500,000
Eligible expenses recognised (assumption)	€500,000
Hypothetical FEDER rate	30%
Theoretical FEDER grant	€150,000
Remaining amount to finance	€350,000

This example is purely illustrative. It does not constitute either a guaranteed rate or a promise of funding.

In practice, the amount granted will depend on the processing of the application, the ceiling of the call and the applicable combination rules.

5. FEDER: which expenses are eligible?

Admissible expenses are defined by the European regulatory framework, applicable national rules and the provisions specific to the programme and the call.

Depending on the projects, they may notably include:

Equipment and materials.
Productive investments.
Certain fitting-out or renovation works.
Research and development expenses.
Certain staff costs directly linked to the operation.
Technical services and studies needed for the project.
Certain software and intangible assets.
Communication and support expenses provided for by the scheme.

The presence of an expense in this list does not mean it is automatically admissible.

Each call may define exclusions, ceilings, calculation methods and specific supporting documents.

Watch out for the project start date

This is one of the most important points.

Before committing expenses, the rules on when the operation is deemed to start and any incentive conditions linked to the State aid scheme must be checked.

An expense committed before the application is submitted may be excluded depending on the scheme.

It is therefore necessary to avoid signing orders, starting works or committing investments without having checked the applicable conditions.

6. How to obtain a FEDER grant? The application steps

Obtaining a FEDER grant generally requires following several steps.

Step 1: identify the competent regional programme

The first step is to identify the FEDER programme applicable to the territory where the project will be carried out.

In France, the Regions play a major role in managing European funds.

You must therefore start by determining:

The region where the project is based.
The competent managing authority.
The FEDER programme concerned.
The funding priorities.
The calls currently open or upcoming.

The official "L'Europe s'engage en France" portal allows you to consult European programmes by region.

Step 2: check for the existence of a call for projects

You then need to look for a call that precisely matches the planned operation.

A regional programme may exist without a suitable call being open at the time of the search.

The company should notably examine:

The subject of the call.
The authorised beneficiaries.
The sectors concerned.
The admissible expenses.
The minimum or maximum budget of the project.
The funding rate.
The submission deadline.
The selection conditions.

Step 3: check the eligibility conditions

The company must then check that its project meets the criteria of the call.

This analysis must cover both the beneficiary and the operation.

It is notably necessary to examine the size of the company, its sector of activity, its location, its financial situation, the nature of the investment and any exclusions.

The rules relating to State aid must also be taken into account.

Step 4: build the financing plan

A FEDER application generally requires presenting a balanced financing plan.

The company must identify:

The total cost of the operation.
The eligible expenses.
The own resources mobilised.
The bank financing envisaged.
Other public aid applied for or obtained.
The amount of FEDER requested.

The ability to finance the remaining share is an important element of the analysis.

Step 5: put together and submit the application

The application must generally include a detailed presentation of the company, a description of the project, a projected timetable, a detailed budget and the supporting documents requested by the managing authority.

Depending on the calls, additional documents may be required:

Balance sheets and income statements.
Tax and social security certificates.
Quotes and investment supporting documents.
Technical studies.
Financing plans.
Administrative authorisations.
Documents relating to previous public aid.

Submission is carried out according to the procedures indicated by the managing authority.

Step 6: processing and decision

After submission, the application is examined by the processing services.

Processing may involve requests for additional information, a technical and financial analysis and regulatory checks.

The award decision is made according to the applicable programming procedures.

If selected, an agreement specifies in particular the amount awarded, the beneficiary's obligations, the expenses recognised, the timetable and the payment arrangements.

Step 7: justify the expenses and receive the funding

Payment of the grant depends on compliance with the obligations set out in the agreement.

The beneficiary must generally provide supporting documents for completion and expenses.

Depending on the programme, advances, instalments or interim payments may be possible.

It is therefore essential to plan cash-flow needs ahead: FEDER does not necessarily work as an immediate advance allowing the investment to be fully financed before it is carried out.

7. FEDER by region: where to find funding?

The regional functioning of FEDER is an essential feature of the scheme.

Each region has its own programme, with its own priorities, envelopes and calls.

So an industrial project may be eligible in one region and not match the priorities of another.

The main differences may concern:

The economic sectors favoured.
The categories of beneficiary companies.
The investments supported.
The minimum and maximum amounts.
The intervention rates.
The application timetables.
The submission and processing arrangements.

Interregional programmes and specific territorial schemes must also be taken into account.

To identify available funding, it is therefore preferable to start from the actual location of the investment, rather than simply the company's registered office.

For details of the programmes region by region — managing authorities, portals and points of caution — see the guide FEDER par région.

Capital OS compiles aid and schemes associated with FEDER to make this territorial search easier.

8. FEDER and other European funding: what are the differences?

It is important not to confuse FEDER with the other major European programmes.

These schemes may be complementary, but they do not fund the same types of projects under the same terms.

Programme	Main focus
FEDER	Investment, regional competitiveness, innovation and territorial transitions
Horizon Europe	Research and innovation at European level
EIC Accelerator	Breakthrough innovation and high-potential innovative companies
LIFE	Environment, climate and biodiversity
FEADER	Agriculture and rural development
FSE+	Employment, training, skills and inclusion
Innovation Fund	Innovative large-scale decarbonisation technologies
InvestEU	Financing and guarantees via financial intermediaries

An industrial project may thus fall under several instruments depending on its nature.

For example, a company developing an innovative industrial technology could look at Horizon Europe or the EIC for its innovation work, then seek FEDER support for certain productive or territorial investments, subject to the rules of each scheme and the absence of double-financing of the same expenses.

9. Mistakes to avoid before applying for FEDER

Several mistakes can weaken a funding application.

Confusing the programme with the call for projects. The existence of a FEDER programme in a region does not mean that funding is immediately accessible.

Submitting an application without checking the admissible expenses. A project may be sound in substance but include expenses excluded from the call.

Starting investments too early. The rules on when the operation is deemed to start must be checked before any commitment.

Underestimating cash-flow needs. A FEDER grant may be paid according to progress and the justification of expenses.

Neglecting administrative obligations. The beneficiary must comply with the monitoring, record-keeping, communication and control obligations set out in its agreement.

Limiting the search for aid to one's own region. Some projects may fall under interregional programmes or other complementary European funding.

10. How does Capital OS help identify FEDER funding?

Identifying suitable FEDER funding can quickly become complex.

Information is spread across regional programmes, managing authorities, institutional portals and various calls for projects.

Capital OS centralises information on public aid and major funding programmes to make this search easier.

Our approach consists of matching a company's and its project's characteristics against the criteria of the funding schemes we track.

The analysis may notably take into account:

The company's SIRET number and location.
Its activity and economic sector.
Its size and financial characteristics.
The nature of its investment.
Its funding needs.
Its project objectives.
The territories and programmes likely to intervene.

The aim is to surface the schemes that deserve a closer look, rather than leaving the business leader to go through dozens of regional portals individually.

11. FAQ — FEDER: 15 key questions for companies

Can a company obtain a FEDER grant?

Yes. Companies can benefit from FEDER, notably to fund innovation, research and development, industrial modernisation, digital transformation or energy transition projects.

SMEs are frequently targeted by regional programmes, but some measures may also concern mid-caps (ETI), large companies, associations, public institutions or research structures.

Warning: FEDER is not a single national window open to all companies. Each regional programme defines its own priorities, beneficiaries and intervention conditions. A company must therefore identify the programme and the call for projects that match its location and its project.

What is the maximum amount of a FEDER grant?

There is no single maximum amount applicable to all FEDER grants.

The amount notably depends on:

the regional programme concerned;
the call for projects and its budget envelope;
the nature of the project and the expenses recognised;
the size of the company;
the applicable State aid scheme;
the maximum funding rate authorised.

Some calls may fund projects of a few tens of thousands of euros, while others concern much larger investments.

It is therefore necessary to examine the rules of the call for projects and its possible ceiling before building a financing plan.

What percentage of a project can be funded by FEDER?

The funding rate varies depending on the programme, the call for projects, the beneficiary and the nature of the expenses.

There is no universal FEDER rate of 40%, 50% or 60%. A rate announced in one region or scheme cannot automatically be applied to another region.

For example, for a project of €500,000, a hypothetical rate of 30% would represent a grant of €150,000. This calculation is purely illustrative: it prejudges neither the applicable rate nor the amount that will actually be awarded.

The rate actually available must be checked in the rules of the call, taking into account co-financing rules and, where applicable, State aid ceilings.

Can an SME benefit from FEDER?

Yes. Supporting the competitiveness, innovation and growth of SMEs is one of the important objectives of FEDER.

Depending on the regional calls, an SME may notably seek funding to:

acquire production equipment;
modernise its industrial tools;
develop a new product or process;
invest in research and development;
deploy a digital solution;
improve its energy performance;
develop a circular economy activity.

The European definition of an SME and any additional conditions of the call must be checked. Some schemes target small businesses exclusively, while others also accept mid-sized companies.

Can a recently created company obtain FEDER aid?

Yes, a recently created company can be eligible if it meets the conditions set by the programme and the call for projects.

There is no general rule requiring all companies to have three or five years of existence. However, some calls may require a track record of activity, available accounts, sufficient financial capacity or references allowing the solidity of the project to be assessed.

A young company will notably need to demonstrate:

the coherence of its investment project;
its ability to finance the share remaining its responsibility;
the economic viability of its activity;
its ability to carry out the project within the deadlines;
compliance with the conditions specific to the call.

Innovative startups can notably look at regional schemes focused on innovation, applied research and industrial transformation.

Does FEDER fund the purchase of machines and industrial equipment?

Yes, some FEDER schemes can support productive investments and the modernisation of industrial tools.

Depending on the calls, the expenses likely to be recognised may include:

production machines;
industrial equipment;
manufacturing lines;
control and measurement equipment;
materials needed for a new process;
certain fitting-out works directly linked to the project.

The purchase of a machine, however, is not enough on its own to make the project eligible. The investment must meet the objectives of the call: improved competitiveness, innovation, industrial transformation, energy performance or another regional priority.

The rules on new or used equipment, expenses committed before submission, quotes, competitive tendering arrangements and required supporting documents must also be checked.

Can software, a digital project or an artificial intelligence solution be funded by FEDER?

Yes, some FEDER programmes support the digital transformation of companies, the development of technological solutions and innovation.

Depending on the scheme, projects may concern:

the deployment of professional software;
the digitalisation of production processes;
automation and robotisation;
the development of a digital platform;
the integration of artificial intelligence solutions;
cybersecurity;
the development of new technological tools;
digital research and development projects.

However, a distinction must be made between the purchase of standard software and a structuring digital transformation project. Calls may favour investments with a measurable effect on the company's competitiveness, productivity, innovation or performance.

Development, consulting, licensing or equipment expenses are not automatically eligible: their treatment depends on the rules of the call.

Does FEDER fund energy renovation of business premises?

Some FEDER programmes can fund investments related to energy efficiency, reducing consumption and ecological transition.

Potentially concerned projects may include:

improving the insulation of business buildings;
renovating heating and ventilation systems;
installing more efficient equipment;
certain heat recovery investments;
industrial energy efficiency projects;
installations linked to renewable energy, depending on the schemes.

It is necessary to check whether the call concerns commercial buildings, industrial sites, production equipment or other categories of investment.

A standard energy renovation is therefore not automatically funded by FEDER. The project must match the objectives of the call and comply with the technical, energy and financial criteria required.

Can a FEDER grant be combined with Bpifrance or ADEME aid?

Yes, combining aid may be possible, but it must be checked on a case-by-case basis.

Two situations must notably be distinguished:

Aid covering different expenses: combination may be possible subject to the rules specific to each type of funding.
Aid covering the same expenses: combination is more tightly regulated. It must not lead to exceeding applicable ceilings or aid intensities, nor to funding the same expense twice beyond what is authorised.

Compliance with State aid rules, in particular exemption schemes or the de minimis regime where applicable, must be checked.

In practice, the company must present all its public funding in its financing plan and inform each funder of other aid applied for or obtained.

Combining FEDER, Bpifrance and ADEME should therefore never be considered automatic.

Can an advance be obtained on a FEDER grant?

This depends on the regional programme, the scheme and the arrangements set out in the funding agreement.

Some programmes may provide for the payment of an advance or an instalment, while others work mainly on the basis of reimbursing expenses actually incurred and justified.

It is necessary to check:

whether an advance is authorised;
its amount or possible percentage;
the payment conditions;
any guarantees requested;
the arrangements for paying instalments and the balance.

For example, some regional schemes in Île-de-France provide for the possibility of an advance for certain private beneficiaries, under conditions. This possibility cannot be generalised to all FEDER programmes.

The company must factor these arrangements into its cash-flow plan before committing to the project.

Should one wait for FEDER approval before starting works or investments?

This is an essential precaution.

The date from which expenses can be considered eligible depends on the European regulation, the programme and, above all, the provisions of the call for projects and the submission procedure.

Some expenses may be taken into account from a date prior to the final decision, but this does not mean that all expenses committed before approval will automatically be funded.

It is notably necessary to check:

the start date of expense eligibility;
the required submission date;
the notion of project commencement;
the rules applicable to orders, quotes and contractual commitments;
any specific conditions of the call.

The European regulation also provides for restrictions on operations that are materially completed or fully implemented before the funding application is submitted.

The prudent approach is to contact the managing authority and obtain written confirmation before making irreversible commitments.

How long does it take to get a response to a FEDER application?

There is no single national deadline for processing a FEDER application.

The timeframe notably depends on:

the region and the managing authority;
the number of applications received;
the technical and financial complexity of the project;
any requests for additional documents;
the schedule of selection or programming committees;
the checks required before the decision.

A distinction must also be made between the processing time, the decision date, the signing of the agreement and the actual payment of the grant.

A company should therefore not factor a single theoretical deadline into its cash-flow timetable. It should consult the call's timetable and ask the managing department for an estimate of the processing time.

How can open FEDER calls for projects in a given region be found?

The first step is to identify the FEDER programme corresponding to the territory where the project will be carried out.

In France, regional programmes are generally managed by regional councils or designated competent authorities. Calls for projects may be published on their portals dedicated to European funds.

To identify relevant funding, you need to:

Identify the region where the project is based.
Consult the priorities of the regional FEDER programme.
Look for open or announced calls.
Check the beneficiaries and eligible expenses.
Examine the deadlines and application arrangements.
Contact the managing department in case of doubt.

The national portal "L'Europe s'engage en France" also allows you to find the 2021-2027 European programmes and their managing authorities. See the regional breakdown: FEDER par région.

A call published in another region does not necessarily represent an opportunity for a company based elsewhere: territorial conditions must be checked.

Can a company submit several FEDER grant applications?

This may be possible, but depends on the rules of the programme and the calls concerned.

A company can sometimes present several distinct projects or apply to different schemes, subject to complying with the conditions of each call.

However, it is necessary to avoid:

presenting the same expenses twice;
artificially splitting a project to get around a ceiling;
exceeding authorised aid intensities;
disregarding applicable combination ceilings;
failing to declare other public funding applied for or obtained.

The managing authority may also set restrictions on the number of projects supported per beneficiary or per period.

Before submitting several applications, it is advisable to have the coherence of the overall financing plan checked.

What happens if a FEDER grant application is refused?

A funding refusal does not necessarily mean that the project is permanently ineligible for FEDER.

Several situations can explain a negative decision:

the project does not sufficiently match the objectives of the call;
the company does not meet an eligibility condition;
certain expenses are not admissible;
the application is incomplete or insufficiently documented;
the project does not score highly enough against the selection criteria;
the available budget envelope is insufficient.

It is useful to ask the processing department for the precise reasons for the refusal. This information helps determine whether the application can be improved and submitted to another call.

Depending on the circumstances, it may be worth:

revisiting the scope of the project;
supplementing the technical and financial supporting documents;
looking for another regional scheme;
examining Bpifrance or ADEME aid;
looking at a different European funding programme;
preparing a new application for an upcoming call.

Finally, a refusal linked to the project's ineligibility must be distinguished from a refusal linked to selection or the exhaustion of the budget envelope. The possible next steps are not the same.

12. Official sources and further resources

The conditions for FEDER intervention must be checked against regulatory texts and official portals, in particular:

These resources are the starting point for checking regional programmes, open calls for projects and the conditions applicable to each scheme.

13. FEDER, a funding opportunity to examine before every investment

FEDER is an important source of funding for companies wishing to invest, innovate, modernise their equipment or accelerate their energy and digital transition.

Its regional functioning, however, makes the search more complex than simply consulting a national catalogue.

To maximise its chances, a company must start from its project, identify the competent territorial programme, check the open calls and build a coherent financing plan.

The 2021-2027 programming round is the current reference framework, but submission dates, budget availability and intervention conditions must be checked call by call.

The challenge is therefore not only to know about FEDER, but to know how to identify the right scheme at the right time — region by region, and call by call.

Capital OS allows you to explore the aid and funding referenced, identify the schemes likely to match your company, and pinpoint the leads worth pursuing further.

See the FEDER programmes referenced in Capital OS

Important: the results of a search tool constitute a pre-selection. Final eligibility and the award of a grant are the responsibility of the competent authority and depend on the processing of the application.

Informational content, based on the official sources cited — does not constitute an eligibility assessment. Conditions, amounts and timelines must be checked against the current call.

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