Financial Aid for
Business Cybersecurity in 2026
Business Cybersecurity in 2026
Discover the latest financial aid and grants available to strengthen your company's cybersecurity in 2026. With the rise in cyberattacks, investing in digital security is critical. This article provides all the essential information on national and regional support schemes.
3 national financial aid programs
to protect your business in 2026
to protect your business in 2026
The importance of cybersecurity in today's economic landscape cannot be overstated, and the government has recognized this by implementing various support measures and grants. By providing financial backing and resources, France aims to build a secure digital ecosystem for its businesses, which is vital to their competitiveness and long-term sustainability in an increasingly digital and interconnected global landscape. Here is an overview of the key French grants available to fund your cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Diagnostic
Strengthening enterprise cybersecurity.
Grant covering 50% of eligible expenses, based on a total diagnostic cost of €8,800 excl. VAT.
The remaining cost for the company is €4,400.
Funding body: Bpifrance
Eligible entities: Independent SMEs. Mid-caps may be eligible depending on the scope of intervention.
CaRE
Accelerating the upgrade of hospital information systems in response to the threat landscape and sustainably strengthening the resilience of healthcare facilities.
Grant amount disclosed upon application
Funding body: French State
Eligible entities: Healthcare facilities and social/medico-social institutions and services.
Digital Amplification Plan (PAD)
Supports the digital strategy of fashion industry companies.
Grant capped at €2,500, up to a limit of 3 brands per company (i.e., 3 aid allocations across all federations combined).
Minimum expenditure threshold is €1,000.
Funding body: DEFI – Committee for the Development and Promotion of the Apparel Industry
Eligible entities: Companies in the fashion sector.
Regional financial aid for cybersecurity: local support
Regional grants for business cybersecurity in France are tailored to address the specific needs of companies across different regions. These aids can take various forms, ranging from direct grants to low-interest loans, as well as consulting and support programs. Here are a few examples of regional financial aid.
Ambition Région
Provides support for companies to integrate solutions or initiatives related to the Industry of the Future.
Grant covering 50% of support costs, capped at €32,000 per company (maximum grant of €16,000).
Funding body: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
Eligible entities: VSEs, SMEs, and mid-caps located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region engaged in manufacturing activities.
Pass Transitions
Support for environmental, economic, societal, and digital transitions. Three components: investments, consulting, and HR.
Grant covering 50% of eligible expenses, ranging between:
- €15,000 and €50,000 for the investment component;
- €4,000 and €10,000 for the consulting component;
- €3,000 and €10,000 for the human resources component.
Companies may apply for multiple components of the PASS Transitions scheme. However, they cannot have more than 2 active grants simultaneously (unexpired program durations and/or unsettled funding).
Funding body: Brittany Region
Eligible entities: Companies with fewer than 50 employees (turnover or balance sheet ≤ €10M). Production sectors, production-related services, culture (film/audiovisual), and tourism.
CAP’TN
Support for regional businesses in their modernization and digital transformation across emerging technological segments.
Consulting component: grant covering up to 50% of eligible expenses, ranging between €3,000 and €20,000;
Investment component: grant representing up to 30% of eligible expenses, ranging from €10,000 to €200,000.
Eligible sectors:
- industrial and craft production;
- business services;
- local economy;
- food retailers and craft food businesses;
- essential goods retailers and craft businesses;
- arts and crafts;
- construction companies committed to quality management approaches;
- restaurants (excluding fast food and corporate chains).
Funding body: Centre-Val de Loire Region
Beneficiaries: Companies operating in the Centre-Val de Loire region, up to 500 employees, registered with the RNE.
Pass cyber conseil
Support for businesses in implementing an efficient cybersecurity framework through audits, evaluation studies, and recommendations.
Grant covering 50% of the services, capped at €10,000 per service.
Total public funding cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
A company may submit only one aid application under this scheme within a 2-year period.
Funding body: Hauts-de-France Region
Beneficiaries: SMEs registered with the RM or RCS; up to date with their tax and social security obligations.
CYBIAH
Enables businesses to assess their digital and IT security posture and implement sustainable cybersecurity measures.
Support fully funded for the Île-de-France region
Funding bodies: European Union
Beneficiaries: VSEs, SMEs, Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organizations, and local authorities in Île-de-France
Coup de pouce cyber
Supports corporate data security enhancement.
Grant capped at €5,000.
A complimentary cyber maturity assessment can be conducted by Limoges Métropole.
The beneficiary must:
- Demonstrate the added value provided by the project to data security operations;
- Submit a project with an eligible expenditure base of €10,000 excl. VAT or less;
- Demonstrate a sound economic and financial standing, with positive equity;
- Be registered with the RNE;
- Not be considered an undertaking in difficulty under European regulations and be in good standing with respect to tax and social security obligations.
Funding body: Limoges Métropole
Beneficiaries: SMEs in the commercial, craft, agricultural, industrial, or service sectors, established within the Limoges Métropole territory and employing at least 1 employee.
ERDF
Supports business investments related to innovation, industrialization, and enhancing production infrastructure.
Grant representing up to 60% of eligible expenses.
Maximum public aid rate must not exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
Minimum grant-eligible base threshold: €500,000 excl. VAT
Within the framework of funds specifically dedicated to the Massif Pyrénées, this threshold is set at €250,000 excl. VAT for companies located in the Pyrenees region operating in traditional industries (secondary wood processing, wool, stone, etc.)
Funding bodies: Occitanie Region · European Union
Beneficiaries: SMEs under the current European definition within the specified sectors.
Support for AI and Digital Cybersecurity development and integration
Development/integration of AI and Cyber in businesses.
Grant covering 70% of eligible expenses excl. VAT, not exceeding:
- €3,000 excl. VAT for the integration of artificial intelligence solutions;
- €3,000 excl. VAT for investments related to cybersecurity integration.
Funding body: CCI de l'Oise
Beneficiaries: Companies with fewer than 50 employees and less than €7M in turnover. Defined sectors.
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Pays de la Loire Conseil
Support for VSEs and SMEs in the Pays de la Loire region through external consultancy to foster development and decision-making.
Grant covering a maximum of 30% of eligible costs excl. VAT, which must total at least €5,000 excl. VAT; the grant itself is capped at €15,000.
The total amount of "Pays de la Loire Conseil" aid allocated to the same company or corporate group cannot exceed €30,000 over a period of three calendar years.
Funding body: Région Pays de la Loire
Beneficiaries: SMEs, non-profit organizations, local authorities, and other eligible entities located in Pays de la Loire, established for at least 2 years (with exceptions).
Mon bouclier cyber expert
Support for businesses in acquiring tailored solutions to combat cyberattacks.
Grant ranging from €2,000 to €5,000, covering 50% of eligible expenses.
Public funding for the submitted investment project cannot exceed 80% of the total budget.
This scheme is granted under the European "de minimis" block exemption regulation, which caps the total amount of public aid per company at €300,000 over 3 consecutive fiscal years.
The minimum amount of eligible expenses is set at €4,000 excl. VAT.
Funding body: Région Sud PACA
Beneficiaries: SMEs established for over a year with at least 2 active employees at the time of application. Registered office or branch in PACA.
FDRT
Supports companies committed to the ecological and digital transition (Cybersecurity, AI, digitalization, robotics, automation, etc.).
Grant between €1,000 and €3,000 per job created or retained.
Bonus: 70% of eligible expenses excl. VAT for equipment, capped at €3,000.
Funding body: Département de La Somme
Beneficiaries: VSEs and SMEs in the industry, business services, trade, agricultural production, and craft sectors.
Cybersecurity financial aid in French Overseas Territories: support for the DROM-COM
Kap Numérik
Supports digital projects for small businesses in Reunion Island.
Grant covering 80% of eligible expenses and capped at:
- €3,200 for companies with 0 to 9 employees;
- €2,000 for companies with 0 to 19 employees.
Not eligible: businesses in the following sectors:
- digital;
- agriculture and fishing;
- financial activities and real estate development.
Funding body: Région Réunion · EU
Beneficiaries: Companies with fewer than 20 employees, unregulated freelance professionals, or equivalent, domiciled in Reunion Island.
ERDF
Support for the digital transition of businesses in Reunion Island.
Grant amount determined by the project.
Funding body: Région Réunion · EU
Beneficiaries: VSEs/SMEs registered with the RNE, operating in Reunion Island for at least 3 years at the time of application.
ERDF
Development of digitization for businesses and public administrations.
Up to 70% of eligible expenses for the competitive sector;
Up to 85% of eligible expenses for the non-competitive sector.
Funding body: Guadeloupe Region
Beneficiaries: Public and private organizations, associations, EEIGs/GIEs, foundations, consular bodies. Sector leads or territorial development coordinators.
ICT Voucher (Chèque TIC)
Initiation and development of digital competitiveness for Guadeloupean VSEs and SMEs.
Grant of up to €10,000, covering up to 80% of eligible expenses.
Funding body: Guadeloupe Region · European Union-ERDF
Beneficiaries: VSEs and SMEs or associations across all sectors of activity, registered with their relevant authority and engaged in regular business activity.
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FAQ
This page previously referenced several financial support schemes for business cybersecurity, designed to assist VSEs, SMEs, mid-caps, and local authorities with their digital transformation and information system security projects. Featured schemes included Bouclier Cyber, Cyber PME, France Num, the National Fund for the Digital Transformation of Businesses, as well as several regional cybersecurity grants, such as the Cyber Investment Voucher in Île-de-France, the Grand Est Cybersecurity Assessment, digital transformation schemes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and the Digital Voucher in Occitanie.
As public funding schemes evolve regularly, these programs reflect the assistance available at the time of publication. Some have now closed, expired, been replaced, or had their eligibility criteria modified. To ensure accurate and up-to-date information, this page now only features grants and financial support currently available for cybersecurity projects. This section is preserved as an archive to document the evolution of funding initiatives.
To access cybersecurity financial support, organizations generally need to follow several key steps:
- Identify available support: Consult your regional government's official website or contact your Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) to explore cybersecurity-specific aid. Our ITrust advisors are also on hand to support you.
- Verify eligibility criteria: Each grant has its own requirements, such as business size, industry sector, or the specific scope of the cybersecurity project.
- Prepare a robust application file: Include a detailed description of your project, the expected IT security benefits, and all required supporting documentation.
- Seek guidance: Many regions offer assistance in preparing your application file; do not hesitate to request support. ITrust is also by your side to guide you.