I-Nov

I-Nov is a French innovation competition managed by Bpifrance that co-finances research, development, and innovation projects for start-ups and SMEs with total costs between €1-5 million over 12-36 months. The program supports single-partner projects aimed at creating globally competitive companies in their respective fields. Funding is provided through grants and awards to accelerate the emergence of innovation leaders.

This competition of excellence is dedicated to innovative single-partner projects carried out by start-ups and SMEs and leading to the accelerated emergence of leading companies in their field that can claim a global reach.

The "i-Nov Innovation Competition" call for projects makes it possible to co-finance research, development and innovation projects whose total costs are between €1 million and €5 million, and whose duration is between 12 and 36 month.
The project must fall under one of the 4 themes detailed in the specifications.

Digital;
Health ;
Transport, mobility, cities and sustainable buildings;
Energy, resources and natural environments.