3IA Start-up Deeptech program

This call for projects is open to projects involving the development and valorization of technological and scientific assets related to research work conducted within the teams of 3IA Côte d'Azur partners. It aims to support innovative company creation projects known as "DeepTech".

The objective of such a program is to support the creation of young companies in the DeepTech fields. The allocation of a grant of up to €200k enables project leaders to meet their needs in terms of human resources or equipment.

The support amount can reach up to €200K distributed across two phases:

• Phase 1 – "Start-Up Entrepreneur": €100k. The first phase "Start-up DeepTech Entrepreneur" aims to enable the transformation of a DeepTech technological concept, derived from research work by 3IA Côte d'Azur members, into an innovative product transferable within a start-up in creation.
• Phase 2 – "Innovation Partnership": €100k. Subsequently, the second phase "Innovation Partnership" supports the growth of this same start-up after its creation, with the goal of taking a step forward in the production of technologies developed in phase 1 on an industrial scale, or consolidating diversification opportunities necessary for the company's future.

In addition to the 3IA Start-up Deeptech program scheme, winning project leaders will be offered comprehensive support:

• Technology intelligence services, competitive positioning study of a technological project
• Lean startup methodology, development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Introduction to entrepreneurship, around three modules delivered within the DU DeepTech Entrepreneurship: DeepTech Entrepreneurship Overview, Intellectual Property Strategy, Financing your Start-up
• Labeling by 3IA Côte d'Azur
• Additional support for those wishing to obtain Mission-driven Company (SAM) or Cooperative Society (SCOOP) status

Upon completion of this funding, project leaders may be supported by the Shared European Unit team to apply to prestigious calls for projects from the European Innovation Council (EIC): Pathfinder, Transition ou Accelerator, projects meeting admission criteria may benefit from the Ulysseus incubation program.