If you are an SME or mid-cap company in the Grand Est region looking to harness data and artificial intelligence to optimize your operations, this funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses for exploratory projects. The scheme is designed to support businesses in enhancing their management and performance through digital transformation. {{#url_formulaire}}Applications are submitted through the Grand Est online portal{{/url_formulaire}}.

Objectives

This scheme enables companies to optimize their business management using data and to leverage artificial intelligence for improved performance. It supports the implementation of DATA and AI solutions through registered service providers, facilitating a smoother transition into digital operations.

Beneficiaries

The funding is available for:

• SMEs engaged in production, logistics, or construction sectors
• Mid-cap companies in a sound financial position, or large companies in industrial and logistics sectors with a production site

Eligibility is assessed based on the company’s financial health over the last three fiscal years.

Eligible operations

Eligible expenses include:

• Implementation services for the DATA/AI module provided by a registered service provider
• Associated fees for these services

Note: Costs related to other phases or non-eligible activities are not covered.

Eligibility conditions

Key conditions for funding include:

• The company must be based in the Grand Est region
• The project must focus on the exploratory phase for full funding or pre-project phases for partial funding
• Compliance with financial health criteria over the last three fiscal years.

Grant amount

The grant covers 100% of eligible expenses for the exploratory phase (phase 1) and 50% for pre-project phases (phases 2 and 3). This funding can significantly reduce the financial burden of implementing new technologies.