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Plate No. 001 · 2026
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Is there financial aid to fund an exoskeleton in a company?

The answer in detail

A company that wants to equip an employee with an exoskeleton can apply for aid from the French Occupational Risk Insurance. According to the page it devotes to this subsidy, updated on 17 February 2026, exoskeletons are explicitly among the fundable equipment when an individual workstation adaptation is recommended by the occupational physician.

The scheme aims to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. It therefore does not fund a comfort purchase, but a prevention investment tied to a specific workstation and a written medical recommendation, which the employer must be able to present in support of the request.

What the sources say

  • Scheme: the "Ergonomic risk prevention" subsidy, for the 2024-2027 period.
  • General rate: 70% of the investment, with a minimum of 500 euros.
  • Companies under a branch agreement: 85% of the investment, up to 25,000 euros.
  • Condition for an exoskeleton: an individual workstation adaptation recommended by the occupational physician.
  • Procedure: the request is made to the regional Carsat office through the Net-entreprises portal.

Note: thresholds and conditions depend on company size and branch. The page consulted is aimed at companies with more than 200 employees: check the version that matches your situation.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Have the occupational physician issue a workstation adaptation recommendation, if an exoskeleton is being considered.
  2. Identify the equipment and ask the supplier for a detailed quote.
  3. Check with your regional Carsat office that your company and project fall within the scheme's conditions.
  4. Submit the request through Net-entreprises before ordering, attaching the requested documents.
  5. Wait for approval before any financial commitment, then keep the invoices.

Common mistakes

The main risk is spending before having approval.

  • Ordering the equipment before submitting the request, which can forfeit the aid.
  • Forgetting the occupational physician's recommendation, a condition cited for an exoskeleton.
  • Confusing this company aid with an individual reimbursement, which does not exist for this type of product.
  • Not comparing the quote with the manufacturer's public prices, or with those of a second supplier.

Key takeaways

Companies can apply for the Occupational Risk Insurance's "Ergonomic risk prevention" subsidy: it names exoskeletons when the occupational physician recommends an individual workstation adaptation, at 70% of the investment in the general case. Conditions vary by company: confirm them with your Carsat office before ordering. To place budgets, read our article on the price of an exoskeleton. For the framework of use, read our article on the rules applicable at work.

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