I-Lab Innovation Contest

Amount

Up to €600K

Deadline

Rolling

Effort

2–4 weeks

Your real odds

I-Lab is one of France's most competitive deep tech grants, attracting hundreds of applicants each cycle for a limited number of awards.

As a flagship Bpifrance program, it draws serious competition from research-backed startups and spinouts. The grant amount — up to €600K — signals that winners are expected to demonstrate strong technical differentiation and commercial potential.

What it takes

Check eligibility and prepare your deep tech project dossier2–4 weeks

Submit application through the official Bpifrance/I-Lab portal1–2 days

Pitch to jury panel if shortlistedVariable, weeks after submission

Worth knowing

I-Lab specifically targets innovation with strong scientific or technological foundations — a credible link to research institutions or IP can strengthen your application significantly.

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