3. Get advice on how to optimize your approach

Unless you already have a well-established network of partners, obtaining support for innovation almost inevitably involves going through institutional channels.

What's more, putting together a grant application has almost become a complex project in itself. You need to ensure a proper understanding of the aid scheme, clarify and justify your innovation projects, and have good accounting and financial skills.

That's why it can be a good idea to call on the services of a professional consultant dedicated to helping you innovate. Whether you're an individual or a company, they can offer you services such as :

• a pre-diagnosis of CIR opportunities for your company (generally free of charge);

• a diagnosis of internal and external R&D flows, both financial and...