Aerospace Valley is the leading European competitiveness cluster dedicated to the aerospace, space and drone sectors, covering the Occitanie/Pyrénées-Méditerranée and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. It brings together over 800 members, including large companies, SMEs, research laboratories and educational institutions. The cluster aims to promote innovation and growth by supporting collaborative projects and enhancing the competitiveness of the aerospace sector.
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The EMC2 Cluster is a European competitiveness cluster dedicated to innovative manufacturing technologies, located in the Pays de la Loire and Brittany regions. It brings together over 400 members, including companies, research laboratories and educational institutions, to foster collaborative innovation and support the industrial, digital and environmental transitions of businesses.
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La French FAB
La French Fab is the label of the French industry, promoting innovation, ecological transition and internationalisation. It brings together industrial players to accelerate the transformation and attractiveness of industry in France.
CAP’TRONIC is a French programme that helps SMEs innovate by integrating electronic systems and embedded software into their products and production processes.
Led by the JESSICA France association, founded by CEA and Bpifrance, it offers services such as diagnostics, training and guides to support companies in their digital transformation.
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The Federation of Railway Industries (FIF) is a French professional organisation bringing together more than 80 companies in the railway sector. Its mission is to promote and develop the French railway industry, defend the interests of its members, foster innovation and research, strengthen the competitiveness of companies in the sector, and promote employment and skills.
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French Tech Périgord is an initiative aimed at bringing together and supporting startups and innovative companies in Dordogne. It is committed to creating a community dynamic to increase the visibility of the Périgord ecosystem at the local, regional, national and international levels. Its main missions include bringing together stakeholders, providing information, support and fostering innovation.
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The Smart Power Cluster (formerly S2E2) is a competitiveness cluster based in the Grand Ouest of France, specialising in smart energy technologies. It supports more than 240 members (startups, SMEs, industrial companies, laboratories) in developing innovative projects related to low-carbon energy, digital technology and mobility. Its services include project development, technological monitoring, training, business support, certification and a group purchasing platform. Active across the country, it is distinguished by strong support for innovation, with several hundred projects supported and patents filed.
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CESI is an engineering and higher education school present on 26 campuses in France, offering courses from two-year post-secondary to master’s level in fields such as engineering, computer science, construction, QSE and management. The school is distinguished by project-oriented teaching and a strong work-study culture, promoting professional integration and close ties with businesses, both in France and internationally.
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The E.S.P.R.I.T. Industries Campus – Higher Education Professionalisation Research Innovation Technologies – is a public institution close to businesses and communities, conceived in 2013, aiming to offer work-study programmes from undergraduate level to master’s level for high-employability professions.
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The Réaumur and Buron high schools, with 1800 pupils and students, are a must-see among public training sites in Mayenne.
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ClairVivre is based in Dordogne, the ClairVivre Training & Orientation Platform welcomes, supports and trains people with or without disabilities within three structures:
> Pre-Orientation Establishment and Service (ESPO)
> Professional Rehabilitation Establishment and Service (ESRP)
> Continuing Education Centre (CF2C).
VIVERIS is a consulting and engineering group that supports the digital transformation of companies and their products. 800 employees are spread across 10 offices in France, passionate and 100% committed to the success of their projects.
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What drives REOREV is the passion for the mechanical engineering industry, performance and innovation. The desire to develop expertise that is ever more reliable and ever more advanced. The determination to build in the Pays de la Loire a strong, creative and successful company for its employees and clients, pioneering in Industry 4.0.
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The HLP group, founded in 1999, positions itself as a transformation 5.0 equipment provider, specialising in enhancing industrial performance. It encompasses three main areas: consulting, software (digital solutions) and hardware production (visual solutions and safety accessories). The company focuses on providing digital solutions and communication products to support organisational transformation and the implementation of approaches such as Lean/Opex.
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