The “Innovation Contest – i-Nov” call for projects is a funding scheme financed by the Future Investments Program (PIA) aimed at supporting innovative projects led by start-ups and SMEs, and accelerating the emergence of leading companies in their field that could aspire to global reach. It allows for co-funding research, development, and innovation projects, with total costs ranging from €600,000 to €5 million, and contributes to speeding up the development and market entry of innovative solutions and technologies.
As the operator of the Future Investments Program (PIA), the Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) supports and finances innovations aimed at accelerating the energy and environmental transition (energy, transport, industry, agriculture, water, biodiversity…).
The 5th i-Nov innovation contest has been launched on the following themes:
- 5 themes operated by the State on behalf of BPIFrance: Digital Deep Tech, Health – Emergency Situations, French Fab – Industry of the Future, Cybersecurity, Sustainable Food for Health
- 4 themes by ADEME: Renewable Energies, Energy Storage and Systems, Sustainable Transport and Mobility, Eco-efficient Industry and Agriculture, and Water and Biodiversity
Submit your projects before May 12, 2020 (before 12 p.m.) on the extranet for Collaborative Innovative Projects to obtain funding!