# BPI France - Innovation Funding

## Overview
BPI France (Banque Publique d'Investissement) is France's public investment bank providing funding for innovation, green technologies, and business development, with various programs supporting startups, SMEs, and innovation projects.

## Managing Body
BPI France (Public Investment Bank)

## Funding Type
Grants, loans, guarantees, and equity investments for innovation and business development

## Funding Amount
- Varies by program and project type
- Support for startups, SMEs, and innovation projects
- Green innovation specific programs
- Multiple funding instruments available

## Deadlines
- **STATUS: OPEN** (as of November 2025)
- Continuous intake for many programs
- Call-specific deadlines vary
- Check [BPI France website](https://www.bpifrance.fr/) for current deadlines

## Eligibility
- French companies
- Startups and SMEs
- Innovation projects
- Green technology initiatives
- Must demonstrate innovation and French economic impact

## Thematic Focus
- Innovation across all sectors
- Green technologies and environmental innovations
- Digital transformation
- Circular economy
- Sustainable business development

## Relevance to City Resource Graph
- Innovation funding for industrial symbiosis platforms
- Support for circular economy solutions
- Green technology development funding
- Startup and scale-up support
- Research and development grants

## Links
- [BPI France Website](https://www.bpifrance.fr/)
- [BPI France Innovation](https://www.bpifrance.fr/nos-solutions/innovation)
- [Calls for Projects](https://www.bpifrance.fr/nos-appels-a-projets-concours)
- [BPI France English Site](https://www.bpifrance.com/)

## Application Tips
- Explore innovation-specific programs
- Focus on green innovation for environmental programs
- Leverage startup and SME support programs
- Check for circular economy specific calls
- Consider advisory services alongside funding