The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is part of the economic, social and territorial cohesion policy. Its purpose is to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union by correcting imbalances between its regions.
In France, the ERDF intervenes mainly on the following themes:
Investing in research, technological development and innovation
Improving the competitiveness of SMEs
Promoting the development of information and communication technologies,
Supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.