French-German R&D Projects Matchmaking 2025/2026
11 August 2025 - 31 January 2026
Welcome to the French-German R&D Matchmaking platform!
Bpifrance and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy are inviting companies in France and Germany to jointly engage in transnational innovative market-oriented R&D projects. Both countries have launched their 12th joint call for proposals on 21 July 2025.
Deadline for proposal submissions: 3 December 2025
Funding will be available for R&D projects in which new products, technical services or processes with a high market potential are developed and subsequently transformed into marketable products. The consortium must include at least one French and one German commercial company. Non-profit Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) in Germany may join such a consortium and apply for funding as well.
How to register and find partners for joint R&D projects
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Register for free
Sign up on this platform and publish a short company/organisation profile! -
Publish your project needs
Define what kind of collaboration you are offering or looking for! Perhaps you already have an R&D project idea in mind? -
Find R&D partners
Browse the platform for potential industry or research partners and joint development opportunities! Explore options for a joint collaboration!
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Apply for funding
Use the funding options provided by Bpifrance and BMWE/ZIM to help achieve your project goals. The deadline for the current 12th call for proposals is on 3 December 2025.
Take advantage of this long-term matchmaking platform until 31 January 2026! Even if you are not applying for the current 12th call for proposals, you may be able to find suitable project partners for future transnational calls or close-to-market R&D projects.
Timelines
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11.08.2025 - 31.01.2026 | Register and publish your R&D collaboration needs
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10.09.2025 - 31.01.2026 | Search for interesting R&D projects and send requests for video call meetings with up to 4 partners
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10.09.2025 | Webinar: French-German Information Session on the 12th Call for Proposals
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03.12.2025 | Deadline for the 12th French-German call for R&D proposals