A lever to boost innovation in Reunion

As part of the France 2030 Plan, the University Innovation Centers (PUI) play a key role in the economic development of the territories by promoting research results. PUI Valiotech, supported by the University of Reunion in partnership with CIRAD, IRD and the Technopole, is fully in line with this dynamic.

The ValioLink Call for Projects aims to promote collaboration between the worlds of research and business. It supports public-private innovation projects by providing financial support for seed stages and proofs of concept, thereby limiting initial risks and accelerating the transition from idea to initial implementation.

Objectives of the call for projects:

• Initiate and support partnerships between private companies and research units attached to the founding establishments of PUI VALIOTECH: University of La Réunion, CIRAD, IRD
• Accelerate the emergence of new innovative collaborative projects
• Strengthen the impact of research on society and the economic fabric, by facilitating the transfer of scientific results to the socio-economic world
• Create lasting partnerships to perpetuate a local innovation ecosystem.

Who can apply?

The projects, led by a research unit, must involve:

• A research unit(s) under the supervision of one of the founding establishments of the PUI Valiotech (University of La Réunion, CIRAD, IRD) and based in La Réunion.
• A company(ies) wishing to collaborate with this unit in an innovation process.

Projects must meet the following criteria:

• Be collaborative, involving at least one research unit from these establishments and a private partner.
• The project's innovation must be strategic and bring added value to the territory.
• A maximum duration of 18 months.

Funding

The funding envelope provided by the ValioLink call for projects can reach €20 per project.

Submission procedure

1. Download the full regulations and application form
2. Prepare your file in collaboration with your partner (scientific program, detailed budget, etc.).
3. The application form must be endorsed by (i) the person responsible for the research unit leading the project, (ii) the manager of the partner company with the authority to engage it, and (iii) by the research support service of the supervising institution which will manage the research collaboration contract.
4. The research unit leading the project must submit the application form including a detailed budget to the following address: valiolink@cirad.fr
5. Submit your application before April 30, 2025 at 18:00 p.m. (Reunion time)

2025 Calendar

• Call launch: February 1, 2025
• Submission deadline: April 30, 2025 (18 p.m. Reunion time)
• Announcement of results: June 16, 2025

Need help or more information?

For any questions or to make an appointment, contact: valiolink@cirad.fr
You will also benefit from support to consolidate/finalize your submission via the
partnership service and promotion of your management supervision.