Is this actionable now?

rolling. Bpifrance processes this deep-tech maturation grant continuously through regional contacts; no fixed national deadline is published.

Small company registered in France for less than 1 year; project must qualify as 'deep tech' under Bpifrance's framework (technology derived from research/breakthrough). Founders of any nationality.

What burden and restrictions apply?

First tranche follows contract and conditions; final balance follows completion, a final program report and paid-expenditure statement. Pre-application expenditure is excluded. Funds are restricted to the approved work plan, budget, eligible cost categories and award period; unrelated, unsupported, double-funded and noncompliant expenditure is excluded.

Bourse French Tech Emergence (BFT Emergence)

Grant up to EUR 90,000, normally covering up to 50% and up to 70% depending on company category, paid in two tranches. · Bpifrance (France 2030) — France · rolling applications

Bpifrance grant for very early-stage French deep-tech startups to finance the maturation of a high-technology-content project (feasibility, proof of concept, IP, market study, prototype) during the company's first year. Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: Grant up to EUR 90,000, normally covering up to 50% and up to 70% depending on company category, paid in two tranches..

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Key facts

Funder	Bpifrance (France 2030) — France
Amount	Grant up to EUR 90,000, normally covering up to 50% and up to 70% depending on company category, paid in two tranches.
Deadline	Rolling — apply anytime
Decision time	Regional Bpifrance assessment of deep-tech qualification, maturation plan, budget and market potential; no universal service time is published.
Eligibility	Small company registered in France for less than 1 year; project must qualify as 'deep tech' under Bpifrance's framework (technology derived from research/breakthrough). Founders of any nationality.
Restrictions	First tranche follows contract and conditions; final balance follows completion, a final program report and paid-expenditure statement. Pre-application expenditure is excluded. Funds are restricted to the approved work plan, budget, eligible cost categories and award period; unrelated, unsupported, double-funded and noncompliant expenditure is excluded.
Status	rolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Confirm deep-tech qualification under the Bpifrance framework
Prepare the project and budget (internal + external expenses)
Submit the application on the Bpifrance platform
Evaluation by Bpifrance
Grant agreement and disbursement

Background

Bpifrance (France 2030) — France operates Bourse French Tech Emergence (BFT Emergence). This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The current product offers up to EUR 90,000 for companies under one year old. Support can cover up to 70% of retained eligible costs. Bpifrance positions the grant in its national deep-tech financing continuum.

How the application really works

Confirm deep-tech qualification under the Bpifrance framework → Prepare the project and budget (internal + external expenses) → Submit the application on the Bpifrance platform → Evaluation by Bpifrance → Grant agreement and disbursement

Tips

Show direct fit with deep technology.
Show direct fit with research-derived breakthrough innovation.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is rolling.
First tranche follows contract and conditions; final balance follows completion, a final program report and paid-expenditure statement. Pre-application expenditure is excluded.
Funds are restricted to the approved work plan, budget, eligible cost categories and award period; unrelated, unsupported, double-funded and noncompliant expenditure is excluded.

Track record

The current product offers up to EUR 90,000 for companies under one year old.
Support can cover up to 70% of retained eligible costs.
Bpifrance positions the grant in its national deep-tech financing continuum.

The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and selection rate.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: rolling. Bpifrance processes this deep-tech maturation grant continuously through regional contacts; no fixed national deadline is published.
What is the real economic value?: Grant up to EUR 90,000, normally covering up to 50% and up to 70% depending on company category, paid in two tranches.
Who is eligible?: Small company registered in France for less than 1 year; project must qualify as 'deep tech' under Bpifrance's framework (technology derived from research/breakthrough). Founders of any nationality.
How does selection work?: Confirm deep-tech qualification under the Bpifrance framework; Prepare the project and budget (internal + external expenses); Submit the application on the Bpifrance platform; Evaluation by Bpifrance; Grant agreement and disbursement. Regional Bpifrance assessment of deep-tech qualification, maturation plan, budget and market potential; no universal service time is published.
What burden and restrictions apply?: First tranche follows contract and conditions; final balance follows completion, a final program report and paid-expenditure statement. Pre-application expenditure is excluded. Funds are restricted to the approved work plan, budget, eligible cost categories and award period; unrelated, unsupported, double-funded and noncompliant expenditure is excluded.
What evidence exists?: The current product offers up to EUR 90,000 for companies under one year old. Support can cover up to 70% of retained eligible costs. Bpifrance positions the grant in its national deep-tech financing continuum. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and selection rate.

Sources

www.bpifrance.fr/catalogue-offres/bourse-french-tech-emergence — Official current eligibility, amount, intensity, tranches, duration and reporting (checked 2026-08-10)
www.bpifrance.fr/nos-solutions/innovation/innovation-expertise — Official deep-tech financing and accompaniment context (checked 2026-08-10)
bpifrance-creation.fr/encyclopedie/aides-a-creation-a-reprise-dentreprise/synthese-aides-a-creation-profil/aides-porteurs — Official public support summary and 70%/EUR 90,000 terms (checked 2026-08-10)