Getting help for innovation projects from public agencies

In France, as in most European countries, there are governmental organizations whose mission is to support research and innovation projects. It can be very advantageous to know about these resources, not only to be able to apply for financial aid, but also to join multidisciplinary work teams and be part of major innovation projects.

The aim of this fact sheet is to give you a brief introduction to these schemes, and to explain the steps you need to take to get help with your innovative projects. The key stages are as follows:

• Understand the concept and categories of financial aid.

• What are the French organizations? How can I find them?

• How can you prepare for collaborative projects?

• What European support is available for innovative projects?