FINANCE
Calls for proposal
Future investments
On December 14th, 2009, the French government set out the priorities of a national investment programme for the future. The aim of this initiative is to invest massively in innovative sectors in order to boost competitiveness of France.
€35 billion will be al¬located to projects in five sectors iden¬tified as national priorities :
> Education
> Research and technology transfer offices
> Industry
> Sustainable development
> Digital industries
Thus, several measures are dedicated to encourage innovation in French industries and SMEs, by financing projects. “The global aim is to preserve industrial capability and business expertise in France. The President’s declared ambition is successfully to cross the threshold of a new industrial revolution.”
The programme is administered by the General Commission for Investment and over¬seen by the Prime Minister. Funds will be allocated based on propo¬sal submissions.
More details on the calls for proposal (in French)
