# Generic Call for Projects (AAPG) 2026 — Collaborative Research Project-Enterprise (PRCE)

**Funder:** ANR
**Consortium:** Required — public laboratory/partner and company (national context)
**Application:** Direct access to stage 2
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-01
**Eligible countries:** FR
**Official call:** https://anr.fr/en/work-programme-2026/
**Last updated:** 4 Jul 2026

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## Eligibility & scope

Collaborative research projects between laboratories or public partners and companies in a national context. Industry partner required. PRCEs have direct access to stage 2 of the AAPG, reducing time to contracting to under six months. ANR aid rate for SMEs increased to 60%.

## Summary

The ANR Generic Call for Projects (AAPG) 2026 funds collaborative research partnerships between French public laboratories and companies, with up to 60% ANR support for SME partners. PRCE grants have direct access to stage 2 evaluation, reducing time-to-contract to under six months. An industry partner is mandatory; researchers in any field working in a national French context are eligible.

## Who should apply

- Public laboratory or research institution in France
- Researchers with an industry partner (SME or larger enterprise) committed to co-invest
- Projects in any research field with clear commercial or innovation pathway
- Consortia ready to move directly to stage 2 evaluation

## Key dates

- Annual call open in 2026 (exact dates to confirm on ANR portal)
- Direct access to stage 2, no pre-selection stage
- Time to contract under six months

## Tips for applicants

- Industry co-investment is mandatory and weighted in evaluation, use the stage 2 shortcut only if your partner is committed and credible.
- The 60% SME aid rate is higher than standard AAPG; structure the consortium to maximise this if applicable.
- Fast-track stage 2 entry means one evaluation round rather than two; ensure the technical narrative and work plan are complete and realistic from submission.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the ANR PRCE and how is it different from standard AAPG calls?

PRCE (Collaborative Research Project-Enterprise) is the business-facing stream of the ANR's Generic Call; it requires a public laboratory partner and a company co-investor. PRCE proposals skip the stage 1 selection and go directly to stage 2, reducing time-to-contract to under six months.

### Is an industry partner required for the ANR PRCE?

Yes, an industry partner (SME or larger company) is mandatory and must be a national entity committed to co-invest in the project.

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

ANR aid to SME partners in PRCE projects is 60%, higher than the standard rate, to support innovation in smaller enterprises.

### How long does the ANR PRCE evaluation take?

PRCE projects have direct access to stage 2, eliminating the pre-selection phase and reducing total time to contracting to under six months.

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