# AAPG 2026 – Collaborative Research Project-Enterprise (PRCE)

**Funder:** ANR
**Consortium:** Required — French laboratory/public partner + company
**Application:** Single stage (direct access to stage 2 in 2026)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FR
**Official call:** https://anr.fr/en/generic-call-2026/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds collaborative projects between French labs/public partners and companies. In 2026, PRCEs have direct access to stage 2, reducing time to contracting to under 6 months. ANR aid rate for SMEs increased to 60%. Partners must be French entities.

## Summary

The ANR AAPG 2026 PRCE (Collaborative Research Project-Enterprise) funds joint research between French public labs and companies, with funding and project setup accelerated in 2026 through direct access to stage 2 evaluation. All consortium partners must be French entities; SMEs now receive up to 60% aid intensity. This programme runs annually and suits applied research with clear commercialisation pathways.

## Who should apply

- French public research laboratories and higher education institutions
- French companies (SMEs eligible for 60% aid intensity in 2026)
- Consortia with applied or translational research focus ready to co-develop products or services
- Projects with clear commercial or industrial application routes

## Key dates

- See AAPG 2026 call page for the exact submission deadline
- Direct access to stage 2 in 2026 (single-stage evaluation)
- Time to contracting reduced to under 6 months

## Tips for applicants

- The stage 2 fast-track in 2026 means dossier quality is critical at submission, no pre-proposal refinement cycle.
- Emphasise the commercialisation roadmap and company commitment; industry co-investment and letters of intent strengthen competitiveness.
- The 60% SME aid rate is new in 2026; budget your cost-share accordingly and flag the SME status clearly if applicable.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ANR PRCE and who should apply?

The PRCE (Collaborative Research Project-Enterprise) funds joint research between French public labs and companies. All partners must be French entities.

### What is the 2026 stage 2 fast-track for PRCE?

In 2026, PRCEs have direct access to stage 2 evaluation, skipping the pre-proposal phase and reducing time to contracting to under 6 months.

### What is the ANR aid rate for SMEs in PRCE 2026?

The ANR aid intensity for SMEs increased to 60% in 2026, meaning eligible small enterprises receive higher funding support relative to large companies.

### Does the PRCE require a company partner?

Yes, PRCE consortia must include both a French public laboratory/higher education institution and at least one French company.

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