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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

  1. Register for free
    Sign up on this platform and publish a short company/organisation profile!

  2. 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?

  3. Find R&D partners

    Browse the platform for potential industry or research partners and joint development opportunities! Explore options for a joint collaboration!

  4. 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.

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Organizers

https://www.aif-projekt-gmbh.de/
https://www.bpifrance.com/

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