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ActiveFrench National Research Agency (ANR) and Defence Innovation Agency (AID) · 2026

ASTRID Maturation

Quick Facts

Agency: French National Research Agency (ANR) and Defence Innovation Agency (AID)
Funding: Capped at €800,000 per project.
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Projects that have received funding from the French Ministry of Armed Forces and ended at least three years before the call's opening date.

About This Grant

ASTRID Maturation is sponsored by French National Research Agency (ANR) and Defence Innovation Agency (AID). The ASTRID Maturation program supports the valorization of scientific work from other research devices funded by the French Ministry of Armed Forces.

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The 2026 Call for Proposals ASTRID : Specific support for Defence Projects and Innovation | ANR The 2026 Call for Proposals ASTRID : Specific support for Defence Projects and Innovation The 16th edition of the call for proposals ASTRID – Specific Support for Defence Research Projects and Innovation, operated by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and financed by the French Defence Innovation Agency (AID) is now open to applicants.

ASTRID positions itself as a program dedicated to supporting research projects of a highly exploratory and innovative nature, with low- to mid-maturity technology. Maximum funding is €400k and project duration is between 18 and 36 months. The program aims to support research projects beneficial to both defence and civilian sectors (dual-use).

Projects supported cover a broad range of thematic within the following axes: Acoustic and radioelectric waves Nanotechnology, sensors and components Biology, health, CBRN defence Human-systems interactions Humanities linked to innovation management Marine engineering and geoscience Follow-up projects may be submitted within the ASTRID Maturation program or AID funding mechanisms such as RAPID.

Proposal template (in French) Help file for application submission (in French) Deadline for full proposals submission : Allocated grants for a project will be inferior or equal to €400k Evolution in the thematic axes covered “Memory” effect between two ASTRID editions Intellectual property clauses (IP) Global technological and industrial competition needs to ensure the duality of applications from research results.

In order to subject to prior authorisation from DGA the sale of intellectual properties resulting from the research studies, grant agreements for projects awarded funding within this call for proposals include intellectual properties clauses. More broadly, AID aims to promote the valorisation of scientific innovations and to provide the awarded project leaders a network of technical experts with industrial knowledge.

Refence document for defence innovation policy available on AID website https://www. defense. gouv.

fr/aid/ in the “documents” tab Contacts – French National Research Agency Florence LASEK - florence. lasek(at)agencerecherche. fr Etienne SABARTHES – etienne.

sabarthes(at)agencerecherche. fr Emmanuel BETRANHANDY - emmanuel. betranhandy(at)agencerecherche.

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Eligibility Requirements

Projects that have received funding from the French Ministry of Armed Forces and ended at least three years before the call's opening date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for ASTRID Maturation?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects that have received funding from the French Ministry of Armed Forces and ended at least three years before the call's opening date. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does ASTRID Maturation offer?

The current listing shows capped at €800,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds ASTRID Maturation?

ASTRID Maturation is funded by French National Research Agency (ANR) and Defence Innovation Agency (AID). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for ASTRID Maturation?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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