The Region is strengthening the scientific and technological capabilities of the Île-de-France research ecosystem by supporting research projects that require significant capital investment.
The main objective of the SESAME initiative is to make the Île-de-France region a global leader in science and technology by providing laboratories with the necessary resources to develop new projects and implement innovative experimental research setups.
This call for projects is consistent with other regional funding tools for scientific equipment, including the State-Region Plan Contract, the regionalized PIA (SESAME Filières France 2030), Genopole, Major Research and Innovation Areas, and the ERDF program.
By co-financing state-of-the-art equipment and shared platforms open to the scientific community as well as to businesses in the Île-de-France region, the Region contributes to the development of the various centers of excellence in the Île-de-France region and enhances their appeal.
Any public or private nonprofit research and higher education institution located in the Île-de-France region.
Eligible expenses:
- Equipment with a total cost between €0.2 million and €3 million, excluding VAT.
- Fitting-out work on the premises (excluding construction and renovation) if essential (to be justified) for the installation of the equipment, up to a limit of 20% of the total cost excluding VAT.
Operating expenses (utilities, consumables, raw materials, personnel, travel expenses, maintenance, etc.) are not eligible. The institution must commit to covering maintenance costs for at least 5 years.
The aid takes the form of a grant, of which:
- The maximum regional contribution rate for equipment acquisition is 66% of the total project cost excluding tax,
- The regional contribution rate for humanities and social sciences equipment projects may reach 100% of the total cost excluding tax, provided that three or more separate laboratories in the Île-de-France region participate in the project.
For more information and to apply, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact equipementlabo@iledefrance.fr.