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Call for Projects: Industrial Innovation Initiative Grant

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An organisation based in France

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at prototype and pilot stage, pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: France.

Summary

An industrial-innovation programme from a French public-investment agency is supporting innovation and enterprise development in France, likely focused on manufacturing or industrial modernization. The call targets businesses and innovators seeking public funding to advance projects aligned with French economic priorities.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 16 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The First Factory (Première Usine) call for projects aims to accelerate the emergence of first industrialization successes by industrial startups or innovative SMEs. The programme funds the establishment of pilot sites and/or industrial production facilities intended to commercialize innovative products, as well as the pooling of pre-industrial capacities for the benefit of startups. Support is provided in the form of subsidies and recoverable advances, distributed according to a ratio of 60% subsidies and 40% recoverable advances. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?
Call for Projects: Industrial Innovation Initiative offers $5.5M.
Who can apply for Call for Projects: Industrial Innovation Initiative?
Eligibility covers organisations in FR; startup, sme. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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