Press release: Numeum unveils the results of its barometer on innovation financing 2025

Accelerating investment in artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is emerging as the main driver of innovation in the digital sector, with 81% of companies surveyed placing it at the top of their R&D investment priorities, up 10 points on 2023. Cybersecurity, now prioritized by 52% of companies (versus 40% in 2023), is also gaining momentum in response to the increase in cyberthreats.

Persistent obstacles to financing

Despite the importance attached to R&D, companies are still struggling to mobilize the financial resources required for these projects. Access to public funding is becoming increasingly complex: only 56% of companies find the schemes accessible, a sharp drop of 16 points compared to 2023. Similarly, 64% of respondents believe that it is easy to innovate in France, a figure down 4 points. These same companies are also confronted with a major obstacle: administrative delays in the restitution of CIR/CII receivables. 48% of companies surveyed report that these delays exceed seven months, jeopardizing their cash flow.