Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business processes has become a major challenge for competitiveness and productivity.
In France, a number of aids and programs have been set up to support companies, particularly SMEs and ETIs, in this digital transformation.
Financial assistance and training
The IA Booster France 2030 program, launched by the French government, aims to support the digital transformation of SMEs and ETIs through the integration of AI solutions. The program offers training and support tailored to the concrete needs of companies, facilitating the deployment of AI solutions to boost their growth.
The aim of this program is to enrich companies' offerings, improve their competitiveness and modernize their production apparatus by leveraging the benefits of AI.
The program consists of four main phases:
- Awareness-raising and training: This phase aims to raise awareness of the benefits of AI and strengthen companies' skills in this area. Training modules and themed webinars are offered to help companies assess their AI maturity and learn about use cases and available solutions.
- Data IA Diagnosis: The aim of this phase is to identify new avenues for growth and evaluate innovation opportunities by exploiting the data generated by the company's activities. Companies are supported in defining the conditions for implementing a breakthrough strategic project.
- Choice of AI approach: During this phase, a feasibility study is carried out to select the relevant AI solutions that meet the company's needs. The chosen solution is qualified and an implementation plan is drawn up, assessing risks and impacts.
- Experimentation of the AI solution: Finally, companies are supported in the experimentation and operational deployment of the identified AI solution.
The IA Booster France 2030 program is aimed at French SMEs and ETIs in all business sectors, with a workforce of between 10 and 2,000 employees and sales in excess of €250,000. Eligible companies can benefit from partial cost coverage, up to 80% of the cost of the targeted service.
In summary, the IA Booster France 2030 program is a major initiative to support the digital transformation of French companies through the integration of AI solutions. It offers comprehensive support, from awareness-raising and training to the experimentation and deployment of AI solutions tailored to companies' needs.
Support and loan guarantees
The France Relance plan includes several aids for companies wishing to embark on their digital transformation. The France Num initiative has been strengthened as part of France Relance, and includes a loan guarantee. This guarantee makes it easier for VSEs and SMEs to obtain a loan from banks to finance a digital transformation project.
On the place-des-entreprises.gouv.fr website, companies can be put in touch with public or semi-public advisors likely to support them in their digital transformation.
R&D and public funding
For companies wishing to set up research and development (R&D) centers in France, there are a number of public grants available. These grants enable companies to set up or strengthen an R&D center and benefit from available public funding.
