CFAs: Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme (India and France)
CFAs: Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme (India and France)
Last update: Sep 10, 2026
Last update: Sep 10, 2026
CFAs: Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme (India and France)
Last update: Sep 10, 2026

Details

Location:
France, India
France, India
Status:
Closed
Budget:
N/A
Award ceiling:
EUR 220,000
Award floor:
N/A
Sector:
Energy, Environment & Climate, Food Systems & Livelihoods, Health, Logistics, Pollution & Waste Management (incl. treatment), ICT & Telecommunications, Private Sector & Trade, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
Private Sector, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries:
France, India
France, India
Date posted:
Sep 10, 2026

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CFAs: Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme (India and France)The Industry-Academia Research and Development Programme supports collaborative research projects between industry and academia in India and France to develop innovative products
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About the Funding Agency

AFD - Agence Française de Développement (French Development Agency) - a bi-lateral development finance institution established in 1941 that works on behalf of the French government.

AFD works to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. They finance projects in more than 90 countries, aiming to improve living conditions, support economic growth, protect the planet, and help countries in fragile situations. 

 

About the Sectors

Energy

Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.


Key areas:
  • Renewable and non-renewable energy production
  • Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
  • Power generation and energy supply solutions

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Locations

France

France maintains extensive high-speed rail, highway, port, and energy infrastructure to support its diversified industrial and service economy. Investment priorities include rail network upgrades, renewable energy expansion, and low-carbon urban mobility. Infrastructure financing relies on national budgets, EU funds, and PPP frameworks. Decarbonization goals, regional equity, and digital modernization guide future development.

Nr. of tenders: 17318
Nr. of grants: 16817
Nr. of donors: 894
Nr. of jobs: 125

India

India has been expanding transport (roads, railways, ports), energy (renewables and grid modernisation) and digital infrastructure to support rapid urbanisation, industrial growth and integration into global value chains. Through flagship initiatives such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline and PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, the government aims to reduce logistics costs, boost manufacturing competitiveness, and improve connectivity across regions. Public capital expenditure has risen sharply, with increased emphasis on public–private partnerships and climate-aligned investments, while mobilising financing through innovative funds and investor incentives. Key challenges include managing fiscal sustainability, improving project implementation efficiency and reinforcing institutional governance to attract long-term private capital at scale.

Nr. of tenders: 49508
Nr. of grants: 4596
Nr. of donors: 1238
Nr. of jobs: 367
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