If your company is based in the Blois Urban Agglomeration and you are looking to enhance your research and development capabilities, this funding program can provide up to €100,000 to support your R&D projects. The scheme is designed for various sectors including industry, crafts, and tourism, and aims to promote innovative practices that contribute to regional development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so it’s advisable to prepare your project proposal as soon as possible.

Objectives

This funding initiative aims to foster the growth of businesses within the Blois Urban Agglomeration by promoting research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) projects. It supports companies in enhancing their technological capabilities and developing new products or services that can improve their competitiveness in the market.

Beneficiaries

This program is open to companies registered in the RNE (National Register of Enterprises) located in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Eligible sectors include:

• Industry
• Crafts
• Business services
• Tourism

Excluded sectors are not specified, but all applicants must meet the registration criteria.

Eligible operations

Eligible projects include any R&D and R&D&I initiatives that contribute to innovation. The following expenses are covered:

• Personnel costs (excluding VAT) directly allocated to the project
• External expenses related to the project, excluding land costs.

Eligibility conditions

To qualify for funding, applicants must:

• Be registered in the RNE
• Submit a project that aligns with the objectives of promoting R&D&I
• Ensure that the project complies with applicable regulations regarding funding increases for environmentally exemplary projects.

Grant amount

The grant is capped at €100,000 per company. There is potential for an increase in aid for projects that demonstrate exceptional environmental benefits or energy efficiency, subject to regulatory limits.