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Bourse French Tech

Bpifrance · Innovation grant

$32KSubsidy up to €30,000 covering up to 50% (up to 70% depending on company category) of eligible R&D costs

Bpifrance subsidy for very early tech innovation projects in maturation/feasibility phase with high technological risk.

Key terms

Must be an SME under the EU definition registered in France
No expenses incurred before the application date are eligible
Paid in two tranches (signature, then final report)
Programme max 24 months; no application fees

Eligibility

Where: France
Stages: idea, pre-seed
Needs VC/accelerator backing: No
Needs partner referral code: No
Must be incorporated: Yes
AI focus required: No
Students / researchers: Not eligible
Nonprofits: Not eligible

Also required

Generally aimed at companies under 1 year old

How to apply

Contact your regional Bpifrance office (often via a labelled incubator) and submit the innovation aid request online.

Benefit: cash
Equity-free: Yes
Decision time: —
Credit validity: —
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Open

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