9 June 2026 12:00
You are developing a artificial fracture intelligence technology and aim for a first step to scale ? Call for projects « Pioneers of artificial intelligence » France 2030 plan is for you.
Included in the National Strategy for AI and in the continuation of the AI Action Summit, this scheme aims to bring about the emergence of French pioneers of the AI capable of offering technologies with high economic and strategic impact.
Who can apply?
- Companies (start-up, SMEs, ETI...)
- Research centres
- Projects individual or consortium (including with European partners)
What types of projects are expected?
Projects High failure R&D, covering new AI waves, including:
- new model architectures,
- innovative training methods,
- interaction of AI with complex environments,
- integration of AI into robotics and autonomous systems.
Projects must aim at rapid market access and prioritize one of the following areas:
- industry,
- energy,
- security of computer systems,
- biomedical and health,
- environmental transition.
Progressive and selective support
The call for proposals three-phase routewith simplified procedures:
- Phase 1 – Feasibility : 100 k€ 200 k€ (6-12 months)
- Phase 2 – Development and demonstrator : 400 k€ at 800 k€ (6-18 months)
- Phase 3 – Application and market start : 3 to 8 M€ (1 to 3 years)
The transition from one phase to the next is conditioned by a Review of results, to focus support on the most promising projects.
Modalities
The call is made by the SGPI, the DGE, the DGRI and CGDDand operated by Bpifrance andInria Digital Programming Agency.
Projects involving European partners are eligible and may benefit, where appropriate, from additional funding via the Current AI Foundation.
Next rotation: June 9, 2026
Anticipate your deposit now to position your project among the future pioneers of artificial intelligence.
Internal Process CY Cergy Paris University
To prepare your application, contact the team CY Transfer at least 1 month before the deadline in order to be guided for the complete constitution of the file.
Contact: cy.transfer@cyu.fr
