Government Grants and Subsidies

Beyond Bpifrance, numerous grant programs support specific sectors and objectives:

Regional Grants

Each French region offers specific programs:

Île-de-France (Paris Region): - PM'up: Up to €250K for SME growth projects - TP'up: Up to €55K for very small enterprises - Innov'up: Up to €500K for innovation projects

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Lyon Region): - AURA Entreprise: Startup support programs - Pack Ambition: Growth acceleration funding - Innovation grants: Sector-specific programs

Best Practices for Regional Grants: - Align with regional priorities - Engage local ecosystem players - Consider relocating for specific advantages - Combine with national programs

Sector-Specific Programs

#### Deep Tech - i-Lab: National deep tech competition (up to €600K) - PSPC: Collaborative R&D projects (€1M+) - Deep Tech funds: Specialized investment vehicles

#### GreenTech - ADEME grants: Environmental innovation funding - Green Tech Innovation: Acceleration program - Energy transition funds: Various programs

#### HealthTech - ANR funding: Research-oriented grants - Health Data Hub: Data access and funding - BPI Health sector funds: Specialized programs

European Funding Opportunities

From France, you have access to substantial EU funding:

#### Horizon Europe - EIC Accelerator: Up to €2.5M grant + €15M equity - EIC Pathfinder: €3-4M for breakthrough tech - Collaborative projects: Various thematic calls

#### European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - Regional innovation projects - Cross-border collaborations - Infrastructure development

#### European Investment Bank (EIB) - Innovation loans - Venture debt facilities - Growth financing

Grant Application Best Practices

1. Start Early - Applications take 3-6 months - Multiple rounds often needed - Building relationships crucial

2. Nail the Innovation Story - Clear technical differentiation - Measurable impact - State-of-the-art analysis

3. Build Consortiums - Academic partnerships valued - Industrial validation helpful - European collaborations for EU funds

4. Professional Help - Grant writing consultants ROI positive - 10-20% success fees common - Technical expertise crucial