[Automatic translation follows] The media of innovation that highlights the people of Auvergne who are shaping our future! 💡 Le Connector is an association acting for the development and promotion of Auvergne initiatives. Its ambition is twofold: - Inspire: show what is possible, show that entrepreneurship is accessible, - Pollinate: decompartmentalize, encourage exchanges. Innovation, Territory, Events, Media, Brand content, Open Innovation, and Connection

Sectors: Media

[Automatic translation follows] Created in 1999 within the framework of the law on Innovation and Research, BUSI incubator of Auvergne intervenes for projects to create innovative companies which fall within the areas of excellence of its members: - Life sciences - Engineering Sciences - Information and Communication Technologies - Social science To carry out this mission, BUSI is financially supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Clermont Auvergne Métropole and the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] Official LinkedIn page of France Travail #OnEstLàPourVous #avecFranceTravail France Travail is a major player in the employment market in France where it is investing in facilitating the return to employment of job seekers and offering companies solutions tailored to their recruitment needs. France Travail's 55,000 employees work every day to be the link between job seekers and businesses. France Travail is a key player in the French employment market. Its role is to help the unemployed find work and support companies to fulfill their recruitment requirements. Day-to-day, France Travail's 55,000 staff provides that vital link between job …

Sectors: Human ressources

[Automatic translation follows] The main mission of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education and Training (IH2EF) is the initial and continuing training of school heads and inspection bodies of the Ministry of National Education, Youth and Youth. Sports. It also trains higher education management positions, administrative executives, school doctors and functional jobs. These are 300 training sessions on managerial skills, educational management and the values ​​of the public education service for the benefit of more than 11,000 trainees that the 71 IHEEF agents organize each year. Since December 24, 2018, the Institute has succeeded ESENESR. It is a “hybrid” …

[Automatic translation follows] In the era of globalization, notions of security and conflict have evolved. This observation requires strategic reorientations in the use of defense means within and outside our country. The national defense and security strategy is today defined using five major strategic functions: knowing and anticipating, preventing, deterring, protecting, intervening. In this context, the role of the Ministry of Defense is to ensure the protection of the French territory, population and interests. It also responds to other missions within the framework of international (NATO) or regional (Defense Europe) agreements and treaties. Beyond these missions, the Ministry of Defense …

Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks. It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries. Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia. In …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Tyre manufacturing

Powered by trust Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 79,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Aerospace, Defence, engineering, Optronics, Jet Engines, Helicopter engines, Rocket engines, Safety-critical softwares, Inertial guidance, Propulsion systems, and Aerosystems

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Defence and Aerospace

A Great School of Management on a human scale Founded in 1919, ESC Clermont Business School is a Great School of Management with an international dimension. Triple accredited AACSB, EFMD and AMBA, member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, the CDEFM and the Université Clermont Auvergne et Associés. Recognized at the highest levels for its Bachelors and Master programs, it counts 2,043 students and intends to be the School that reveals talents and passions of a new actors of change generation, placing people and planet at the heart of its choices.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] RaiseLab, born from SL Group and RAISE, supports the success of collaborations between large and young organizations RaiseLab, a joint venture between Schoolab and the RAISE group, is the first French structure solely dedicated to open innovation. RaiseLab's mission is to support strategic alliances and cooperation between large organizations and technological players (start-ups, researchers, innovative SMEs, etc.) in order to enable these players to take a step forward in their collaborations and create long-lasting and sustainable economic and societal value. RaiseLab's activity revolves around 2 axes: 🚀 strategic and operational support for collaboration projects on behalf of …

[Automatic translation follows] Clermont Auvergne Métropole is a public establishment for intermunicipal cooperation (E.P.C.I.), made up of 21 municipalities. Economic, academic, cultural and sporting capital, the Clermont metropolis brings together 21 municipalities and 300,000 inhabitants. A living and dynamic territory, within an exceptional natural setting, our Metropolis is teeming with projects and overflowing with energy. Clermont Auvergne Métropole intends to strengthen its role as a driving force for the development of Auvergne, in the second most dynamic region in France. To meet the challenges of tomorrow, we rely on the commitment of our 2,300 agents and we regularly seek new …

Sectors: French metropolis National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] #auvergnerhonealpes With 4 departments (Allier, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Puy de Dôme) and 1310 municipalities, the Auvergne Region manages a budget of more than 600 million Euros. Education, Transport, Vocational Training and Apprenticeship are the largest expenses in the Auvergne Region. Youth, Digital, Transport, Economy, Training, Territories, leisure, Europe, High schools, International, Employment, Agriculture, Learning, Culture, Businesses, Innovation, Higher education, Research, Health, Security, Sport, and Tourism

Sectors: National and local authorities

We are a global nation of changemakers launching the D-Day of Positive Impact. We are building a diverse and open nation of changemakers who are willing to address the biggest challenges of the XXIst century and invent a brighter future for all. We use three pillars for this mission: - The MoHo HQ: the first collider in Europe, located in the heart of Normandy in Caen - The MoHo D-Day Summit: each year, an intensive programme near the beaches of the D-Day to enable the acceleration of innovative projects with a high impact and the collision of ideas (first edition: …

[Automatic translation follows] Polymeris, Competitiveness cluster for rubbers, plastics and composites POLYMERIS is the only competitiveness cluster dedicated to rubbers, plastics and composites. It is the result of bringing together the skills, 15 years of experience and resources of Elastopôle and Plastipolis. Polymeris works at the service of all manufacturers to bring about new R&D projects, encourage and promote innovation and focuses its roadmap around 2 major strategic axes: the circular economy and the industry of the future. A benchmark in innovation, we work in France and internationally to promote a dynamic and innovative industry, supporting the emergence and sustainability …

Sectors: French Cluster Industry Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] The CIMES competitiveness cluster, Creating Integrated MEchanical Systems, operates in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes and Nouvelle Aquitaine regions and has a dual ambition: • To constitute the first hub of European ambition dedicated to engineering and manufacturing for intelligent mechanical systems, recognized as a major player in the new organization of the mechanical sector in France. • To lead a cutting-edge innovation ecosystem bringing together all players in industry, research and training in order to design, develop and industrialize the processes, products and services that the industry of the future needs. COSYR - Optimized Design of Reasoned Systems, …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

Strategy Consulting & Startup Accelerator IMPULSE PARTNERS is a strategy consulting firm that works with senior executives on strategy, innovation and performance. We help our clients tackle growth challenges, identify opportunities, rethink business models and revisit innovation strategy. IMPULSE PARTNERS also develops startup accelerators in close connection with industry decision makers, local government and specialist investors. Our teams detect the most innovative, promising start-ups and connects them to industry leaders in order to speed up their development. DETECT We identify key innovation needs & ideas in a rapidly changing market. We detect & advise the innovators. CONNECT We connect corporate …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

[Automatic translation follows] Innovation accelerator Clermont Auvergne Innovation, a valorization subsidiary, has the mission of ensuring the interface between the research laboratories of the University of Clermont Auvergne et Associés and its partners, including companies, by simplifying and accelerating collaboration processes in order to increase the number of these interactions. Our objective is to promote the assets and skills of the scientific community to companies through to the creation of Deeptech start-ups. Technology transfer, Maturation of innovative technologies, and Protection of invention patents

Sectors: Research

A changing retailer in a changing world to give customers the keys to better food. To create new-generation retailing that improves people’s lives, Auchan Retail places customers at the centre of its actions and reaffirms the retailer’s role: that of a multi-format, “phygital” activist for good, healthy, local produce that constantly reinvents itself to deliver a new customer experience – one that’s close, connected, surprising and considerate. Auchan Retail’s 1,985 points of sale offer all forms of retailing in 12 countries: hypermarkets, supermarkets and ultra convenience stores – all supplemented by the power and flexibility of e-retail. We’re one of …

Sectors: Retail and Distribution

La French Tech Clermont Auvergne is an association of entrepreneurs, organizations and local government bodies who support entrepreneurship & innovation. The association leads La French Tech initiative launched by the French State, on the Auvergne region. Its main missions are to: - Federate and animate the entire entrepreneurship & innovation ecosystem within the territory; - Develop the necessary tools for the growth of startups and scaleups, and support them in their growth phase; - Develop the local and international visibility of young businesses of the territory.

Sectors: French Tech NGO, Think Tank

L'Agence économique régionale au service des entreprises industrielles et de services à l'industrie The Regional Economic Agency guides and supports industrial companies and services to industry businesses at all stages of their development: investment, training and employment, innovation, export, access to funding and European projects, etc. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises is also in charge of promoting the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region throughout the world and championing its multiple assets to attract new businesses. Valoriser, Structurer, and Accompagner

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Cooperative banks, the Caisses d'Epargne have combined trust, solidarity and modernity since 1818. The second largest banking network in France, the 16 regional Caisses d'Epargne are among the leading banks in their region. They support all economic players and are leaders in financing the public sector, social housing and the social economy. In total, the Caisses d'Epargne now have 4.8 million members and 20.6 million customers, managed by 4,182 bank branches and the My online banker agency.

Smart technology for smarter mobility. As a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players, Valeo innovates to make mobility cleaner, safer and smarter. Valeo is a technological and industrial leader in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers. Valeo in figures: 20 billion euros in sales in 2022; 109,900 employees at December 31, 2022; 29 countries, 183 plants, 21 research centers, 44 development centers, 18 distribution platforms. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. -- Valeo, …

Sectors: Automobile

[Automatic translation follows] The largest space in the AURA region for coworking and private office rental in Clermont-Ferrand Coworking spaces and private offices in Clermont-Ferrand We offer workspaces designed to free entrepreneurs from the constraints of hosting their business. Focus on what matters to you, we'll take care of the rest. We designed Turing 22 with the idea that the workplace can be as comfortable as home and as stimulating as a drink with friends. Each space is designed to combine concentration, well-being and sharing. Our lifestyles are changing. Our working methods too: recruitment, well-being and productivity are at the …

Sectors: Real Estate

From Earth to Life Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,500 employees working in 53 countries. At Limagrain, we breed, produce, and sell high value-added field and vegetable seeds, drawing on our long history of expertise in plant improvement. Uniquely, we also have agri-food chain businesses, in France and internationally, to transform the produce of the Cooperative’s 1,300 farmer members. The world faces escalating climatic, …

Sectors: Food

[Automatic translation follows] GRDF, main gas distributor in France GRDF is the main operator of the natural gas distribution network in France. Our job is to design, build, operate, maintain and develop this network. These infrastructures measure nearly 200,000 km and are the longest natural gas network in Europe: 5 times around the Earth. This network, a key element of the energy transition, also meets the need for the development of biomethane, Natural Vehicle Gas and Power-to-Gas. Our 12,000 employees work in 9,500 municipalities to allow 11 million homes and businesses in France to benefit from access to our network. …

Sectors: Energy

[Automatic translation follows] The AUCM (Clermont Massif Central Urban Planning Agency) is an association governed by the law of July 1, 1901. Its mission is defined in the Urban Planning Code and concerns: – monitoring the evolution of territories, – participation in the definition of public planning and development policies, – the development of town planning documents. It is a space for dialogue, a decision-making tool and assistance to its members, a resource center, to shape the future of our territory. It has the role of “blazer, scout, facilitator”, unites, gives meaning and readability. Studies, CVA Metropolitan Pole, Foresight, Urban …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Responsible third places to act in favor of the ESS, for sustainable real estate and for solidarity finance. As a pioneer of impactful third places, ETIC works in mainland France, designing, managing, financing, operating and animating workspaces in eco-responsible buildings, dedicated to the actors and actresses of societal change and financed by solidarity investors. ETIC operates 8 workspaces (Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Castres and Grenoble) and others are planned (Paris, Lille, Avignon...). Our third places today bring together more than 170 committed structures, spread across France, which share work and living spaces on a daily basis, to together …

Sectors: Real Estate

[Automatic translation follows] Action Logement facilitates access to housing for employees to promote employment throughout France. #WANTTODO The Union of Companies and Employees for Housing (UESL) is a limited company with variable capital with a Supervisory Board and Management Board whose main purpose is to represent the common interests of its associates and to implement national housing policies. use of Action Logement funds. Its partners are, on an obligatory basis, each collecting body (CIL) and each Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) approved for the purposes of collecting and using PEEC funds, at the request, any inter-professional and representative organization …

Sectors: Real Estate Social Housing

[Automatic translation follows] A club for people who want to help, support, invest to reindustrialize France. A Club founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, and managed by entrepreneurs. But a club open to those who have not yet dared, to those who hesitate, to those who will never take the step but who want to help, support, invest and be part of a collective and benevolent brain to reindustrialize France. We are convinced that while politicians can improve our working environment, they will not be able to create jobs themselves. It’s up to us to do our part. So let's do …

We believe in people and their place in the world of work. Everything we do as a company reflects our desire to continually evolve the concept of work for today and tomorrow. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver a wide range of multi-disciplinary solutions across all sectors and areas of employment. We deliver people solutions on a local and international level, shaping the future of work and the global employment landscape. Our solutions are trusted worldwide and provide a global conscience in human resources. We believe that where work is allowed to thrive, economies grow, and societies prosper. …

Sectors: Human ressources

[Automatic translation follows] Together, let's catalyze success Creating value by bringing out innovative and competitive solutions for the industry at the confluence of chemistry, the environment and energy, and radiating internationally from a strong regional base, such is the The ambition of AXELERA, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes chemistry-environment competitiveness cluster, created in 2005 by ARKEMA, CNRS, ENGIE, IFP Energies nouvelles, SUEZ and SOLVAY. AXELERA brings together and coordinates players in industry, research and training in chemistry and the environment, around 5 strategic axes: renewable raw materials, eco-efficient factory, materials and products for industrial sectors, recycling and recyclability , preservation and restoration of …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] A strong CCI for companies and the territory The CCI Puy-de-Dôme is responsible for representing the interests of commercial, industrial and service companies. Tourism, trade, numbers, business, business creation, industry, international, development, studies, and territory

Sectors: Chamber of commerce