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Horizon Europe Support by Bpifrance

Horizon Europe Support by Bpifrance

Funding Amount

Up to €13K

Eligible Organization Types

Private Business, Research Institution

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What is the Horizon Europe Support by Bpifrance Call?

Grant Description
Personalized support by Bpifrance to help French SMEs, intermediate-sized enterprises and laboratories prepare and succeed in competitive Horizon Europe calls through targeted diagnostics, partner search and proposal development assistance.
Required Results for Successful Funding

Expected Outcomes

- Improved quality and competitiveness of Horizon Europe grant applications
• Successful identification and engagement of foreign R&D partners
• Enhanced likelihood of securing EU grant funding (including EIC Accelerator awards)
• Internationalisation and commercialization of innovative products originating from academic excellence
• Diversification of company offerings through new technology collaborations
Funded areas

Scope Requirements

- Eligible applicants: French-based entities such as SMEs or mid-caps (ETI) with fewer than 2,000 full-time equivalents (consolidated), or research laboratories
• Project type: international R&D collaborations or individual R&D projects aimed at EU funding
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 2 and 9
• Demonstrated potential for internationalisation
• Focused on applied innovation in at least one of these sectors: health, culture, civil security, digital technologies, industrial technologies, space, climate, energy, mobility, agri-food, bioeconomy
Additional Conditions for Applicants

Special Conditions

- Funding covers up to 50% of the diagnostic costs, with Bpifrance contributions capped at:

• €25,000 (excluding VAT) for collaborative projects under the Diagnostic Partenariat Technologique International

• €20,000 (excluding VAT) for individual projects under the Diagnostic Europe (including EIC Accelerator)
• All other support services (events, partner searches, general consulting) are provided free of charge
• The programme is delivered through the Enterprise Europe Network, of which Bpifrance is a member

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How cogrant works

Smart Funding Fit Check
Smart Funding Fit Check

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Intelligent Research Engine
Intelligent Research Engine

Our research engine digs deeper than any founder could alone. It pulls data about your company, your market, and even your competitors - giving your proposal an edge backed by facts, not fluff.

Full Proposal Development
Full Proposal Development

Our system builds your entire proposal from start to finish, ensuring every section is complete, coherent, and crafted to the highest quality. You focus on your vision — we deliver the winning document.

Expert Review
Expert Review

Our experts run a complete review before delivery, ensuring your draft proposal is accurate, well-structured, and polished. You’ll receive a high-quality draft that’s ready for your final touches before submission.

Our Numbers

Results that speak for themselves

70+
proposals prepared
€36.7M
total funding secured for clients
65%
win rate in highly competitive calls

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