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20 years of commitment to innovation
Since its launch in 2005, this visionary government policy has breathed new life into innovation in France. Designed to foster competitiveness and economic development, it has sought to break down silos by promoting a collaborative approach at local level. Today, Competitive Clusters bring together companies, research organizations, training centers and public-sector players, all united around strategic themes to build a more prosperous future.
“With the Pôles de Compétitivité, France has invented its own organizational structure. The logic is that of clusters, but the implementation is a national specificity.”
(Speech by Nicolas Sarkozy, 2005).
WHAT IS A POLE?
Competitiveness clusters are drivers of innovation and performance in the service of economic and social challenges. They bring together companies, research and training organizations, and all the private and public players who contribute to economic development.
WHAT IS A POLE'S MISSION?
Their mission is to mobilize the key factors of competitiveness: innovation capacity, access to R&D and financing, growth development, skills enhancement and international deployment. As network facilitators, the clusters support their members by providing expertise in labeling innovative projects, obtaining financing, finding partners and creating value.
Competitiveness clusters are public-private partnerships. Since 2005, the clusters have been the preferred partners for taking ideas from idea to market!
A catalyst for innovation and growth
Competitive Clusters have always adapted to a constantly changing context, responding to the expectations of their members and the missions entrusted to them by their public partners. Whether playing a key role during the COVID crisis, supporting the France Relance and France 2030 plans, or facilitating access to European and private funding, the Clusters have been invaluable allies for their members.
Now 20 years old, we approach this new phase with maturity and ambition, backed by solid experience and recognized legitimacy. We remain determined to contribute to the position of a strong, innovative France and Europe.
Building a future together
To celebrate this anniversary, we are proud to unveil a new “20 years” logo and to open a page dedicated to this milestone year. Throughout the year, we invite you to discover our achievements, our experiences and our ambitions for the future.
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