i-Lab Innovation Competition – 28th Edition

Submission deadline: 03/02/2026

Project Type

The 28th edition of the i-Lab innovation competition, integrated into the France 2030 framework and managed by Bpifrance, aims to identify future deeptech companies and support the most promising projects through financial assistance and customized guidance.

Project duration: 3 years maximum

Project Themes

Eligible submissions include «creation-development» projects with established technical, economic, and legal feasibility, which can lead to the short-term creation of a company, or innovation projects undertaken by companies less than two years old.

ELIGIBLE ENTITIES

This competition is open to any individual who has established their company less than two years ago, or who plans to create an innovative technology company within French territory, regardless of their nationality, status, or professional situation, provided they meet the legal and regulatory requirements for company formation.

FUNDING

1M €.

TYPES OF AID

The financing is provided as a grant, with a maximum value of €600K.

Characteristics of Supported Projects

This initiative is designed for creators or project leaders aiming for the rapid establishment ofan innovative technological company in France, with projects demonstrating established technical, economic, and legal feasibility (applicable to companies or projects less than 3 years old for Deeptech).

A national competition renowned for its prestige and rigorous selectivity, exclusively recognizing the most innovative technological projects.