The industrial competitiveness cluster dedicated to solutions for mechanical engineering and manufacturing production CIMES is the competitiveness cluster dedicated to solutions for mechanical engineering and manufacturing production. Present in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, we support companies across the entire innovation value chain, from the idea to the industrialized product, by providing them with expertise, network and collaboration opportunities. Our action is based on three major technological pillars: 🔧 Tools for design – Eco-design – Life cycle analysis – Generative design – Optimization of machine uses – Reversible design, retrofit and recycling 🏭 Processes for transforming matter – Additive manufacturing – Machining …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

The chemistry-environment innovation platform Axel’One is a collaborative innovation platform dedicated to the chemistry-environment sector. The platform is aimed at collaborative projects, VSEs/SMEs, manufacturers and academic laboratories wishing to drive a new way of approaching their innovation. Specializing in the field of innovative materials and processes, Axel’One offers, through its 3 sites (8,500 m2) and its 7 shared technological platforms, a range of services at 3 complementary levels: 1 / Accommodation, services and R&D services adapted to the chemistry-environment sector with laboratories and technological halls for chemistry experimentation, access to shared tools as well as a work environment designed to …

Sectors: Research

Grand Est incubator network Since 2018, 6 incubators of excellence in the Grand Est region, spread across 6 territories (Charleville-Mézières, Epinal, Metz, Mulhouse, Reims and Strasbourg), have deployed a common support methodology. This method, sequenced and tested by more than 260 start-ups to date, aims to lead/bring project leaders to meet their market and achieve their financial independence. Our team, made up of 45 experts with strong entrepreneurial DNA, aims to develop innovation in our territory via pragmatic, caring and impartial support.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Saint-Étienne Métropole, a public establishment for intermunicipal cooperation, became a Metropolis on January 1, 2018, thus joining the restricted and envied circle of the 22 large French metropolises. Its territory is made up of 53 municipalities and has more than 400,000 inhabitants. Saint-Étienne Métropole manages, for its users, various public service missions such as waste management, school transport, drinking water supply and even roads. https://www.saint-etienne-metropole.fr/ http://www.saint-etienne-attractivite.fr/

Sectors: French Metropolis

The unified voice of industry in France - Promoting the fundamental role of industry in our economy - 84 members France Industrie is the professional organization representing Industry in France. It brings together 31 sectoral industry federations and 53 large private and public companies, operating in all industrial sectors. Public affairs, Communication, Industry, Innovation, Competitiveness, Employment, Decarbonization, and Industry of the future

Creators of business opportunities, throughout the world 🌍 International development is key to the development of your business. What if a meeting with Business France was what you needed to give your projects a new dimension? Our three flagship professions all have one thing in common: boosting you on the global stage! Ø To fast-track exports, we make the daily lives of entrepreneurs easier by providing them with the power of our network. Ø To generate investments and employment in France, we promote the economic attractiveness of our regions. Ø To propel young talent onto the international stage, we operate …

Sectors: National and local authorities

The CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission ("Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives"​). It is a public body established in October 1945 by General de Gaulle. A leader in research, development and innovation, the CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future. The CEA is active in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. In each of these fields, the CEA maintains a cross-disciplinary culture of engineers and …

Sectors: Research

The French Development Agency (AFD) group finances and accelerates transitions towards a more sustainable world A public establishment, the French Development Agency (AFD) has been working for seventy years to combat poverty and promote development in the countries of the South and overseas. It implements the policy defined by the French Government. Present on four continents where it has a network of 70 agencies and representative offices around the world, including 9 overseas and 1 in Brussels, AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of populations, support economic growth and protect the planet: schooling, maternal health, support …

Sectors: International development

Account of Bpifrance, the Public Investment Bank. Bpifrance, a public investment bank, supports companies, from start-up to stock market listing, from credit to equity. A privileged contact, Bpifrance offers financing or investment solutions in each region adapted to each stage of the life of companies. As a partner bank for entrepreneurs, Bpifrance supports them over the long term to support their growth and competitiveness. The teams are at the heart of the regions, throughout the territory, through more than 50 regional locations. Financing SMEs, Business Creation, International Development, Investment, Creation/Transmission, Innovation, Support, Acceleration, and Export Guarantee

Sectors: Bank

Trade with confidence. ChamberSign France is a French certification authority created in 2000. A trusted third party, we guarantee the digital identity of public and private companies. Today we equip several thousand companies and communities in all their dematerialization projects as well as in the context of dematerialized procedures. We have been awarded the ANSSI security visa for our electronic certification services. Our missions: · We provide electronic certificates issued and issued in compliance with the strictest standards of the profession, thus guaranteeing an optimal level of security in electronic exchanges. · We support organizations and users in the use …

Sectors: IT services

Federate energies 🚀 Nuclear Valley promotes the emergence of innovative and competitive solutions for the civil and defense nuclear sectors in the regions. For 20 years, Nuclear Valley has led a community of 450 members by bringing together, for collaborative projects, companies (SMEs, ETIs, Large Groups), research laboratories and training organizations. It supports the association's member organizations and companies in their R&D, innovation, growth, fundraising, employment, training and economic development challenges in France and internationally. The cluster unites its members around 7 technological axes: - Design and production of equipment - Operation and Maintenance - Dismantling, recycling, storage and fuel …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

INNOVATION CATALYST SATT SAYENS is a Simplified Joint Stock Company (SAS) whose shareholders are Bpifrance, the University of Burgundy, the University of Franche-Comté, the University of Lorraine, the Technological University of Troyes, the Institut Agro Dijon, the University of Technology of Belfort Montbéliard, ENSMM, CNRS and Inserm. The 2 main activities of SATT SAYENS: - investment in intellectual property and the maturation of innovations from research laboratories in its territory, - as well as the management of partnership research on behalf of the research laboratories of the University of Burgundy and the Institut Agro Dijon. Find our technology offers on …

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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 of stronger, more …

Sectors: French Cluster Industry Public business cluster

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

Find all the news from the Competitiveness Cluster on the Céréales Vallée-Nutravita personal account Competitiveness Cluster ....... Collaborative innovation, Agricultural production, Cereals, Agri-food, R&D, Animal feed, Project management, Agromaterials, and Nutrition Prevention Health

Sectors: Food

Caring for animals together At Virbac, we are constantly exploring new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the majority of animal pathologies. We develop care, hygiene and nutrition products to offer complete solutions to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners around the world. Our purpose: advancing the health of animals with those who care for them every day, so we can all live better together. - 1,465 M€ sales (+7.9% at constant exchange rates and scope compared to 2024) - 61% of Virbac’s sales 2025 come from companion animal sector and 39% from farm animals sector - Nearly 60% of sales …

Sectors: Animal Health

Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 59 countries, operating over 950 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest …

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