Innovation Contract
Contrat Innovation
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Support for R&D development phases and feasibility studies, including technological and social-science innovation; rate and ceiling set in the scheme rules adopted in April 2023.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Up to 5000 employees
- Stage: pre-seed, seed and Series A
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Large enterprises only in collaborative projects. Excluded: public bodies, real estate, financial services, B2C retail, training organisations.
How to apply
- Check eligibility on the Hub Entreprendre portal — link
- Submit the application before the project starts
- Contact pda_sfi@laregion.fr for guidance
What you will need
- R&D project description
- Financing plan
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Source. https://www.laregion.fr/Contrat-Innovation
"Le Contrat Innovation, adopte en avril 2023, accompagne les phases de developpement de projets de R&D."
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.laregion.fr
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