The Deeptech Development Aid (AAD) is designed for companies in France pursuing groundbreaking technological innovations. This funding can cover up to 45% of eligible expenses, with a maximum aid of €2,000,000. It supports projects that demonstrate significant technological advancement and commercialization potential, making it an ideal resource for businesses across various sectors looking to innovate and industrialize their offerings.

Objectives

The AAD aims to assist companies in developing innovative products, processes, or services through deeptech projects that involve industrial research and experimental development. Eligible projects must demonstrate high technological content and significant barriers to entry, indicating a strong differentiation from competitors and a complex path to market.

Beneficiaries

This aid is available to companies registered in France, regardless of their economic sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms engaged in deeptech innovation.

Eligible operations

Eligible projects include all R&D initiatives focused on breakthrough innovations classified as deeptech. The funding covers:

• Internal costs: Personnel and overhead expenses.
• External costs: Intellectual property, legal and feasibility studies, market research, prototype development, pilot installations, and more.

Excluded are ordinary operational expenses unrelated to the innovation project.

Eligibility conditions

Key conditions for receiving the AAD include:

• The project must qualify as deeptech, demonstrating high technological barriers and innovation potential.
• The application must detail the expected contributions to industrialization and commercialization.
• Companies must provide a clear financial plan outlining the use of funds.

Grant amount

Aid is capped at €2,000,000, granted in a mixed form of grant and repayable advance, covering up to 45% of projected eligible expenses. This funding can significantly bolster your innovation efforts, enabling substantial advancements in your projects.