A French pre-creation grant for very early or pre-incorporation startups, covering up to 70% of eligible R&D expenses.
Why this could be a strong fit
Useful for teams standardizing on Bpifrance / La French Tech who want to offset general costs during the early build-out phase.
What you need to qualify
- An early-stage startup building on or migrating to Bpifrance / La French Tech
- A company website and short product description
- Not a previous recipient of this specific credit/perk
- Under the program’s funding/company-age ceiling (confirm current thresholds)
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Countries
- Global (no restriction)
How to apply
- 1
Create an account
Sign up for Bpifrance / La French Tech if you don't already have an account.
- 2
Apply online
Submit your company details via the official Bourse French Tech application page.
- 3
Get verified
The provider reviews eligibility and confirms your tier.
- 4
Redeem the credit
Apply the approved credit or discount to your account/billing.
Frequently asked
Up to €90K, though exact tiers can change over time. (verify current amount)
No, this program is generally open to early-stage founders without requiring investor backing. (verify current eligibility)
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