The role of a competitiveness cluster?

On a given territory, a competitiveness cluster brings together – with the support of national and regional public authorities – businesses of all sizes, research organisations, and training institutions, to develop synergies and cooperation around a specific theme. This can include emerging technological fields (such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, eco-technologies) as well as more established sectors (such as automotive, aerospace, etc.).

The ultimate goal of these competitiveness clusters is to support innovation within the territories. They drive growth and employment.

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Atlanpole, alongside the competitiveness clusters of the Grand Ouest

As integral parts of Atlanpole's virtuous ecosystem, the 9 competitiveness clusters present in within its territory are: Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, Atlanpole Biotherapies, Images & Réseaux, S2E2, EMC2, ID4Mobility, Polymeris, Valorial et Vegepolys Valley.

Atlanpole constantly interacts with each of these clusters, fostering the co-creation of conditions conducive to innovation. This is a daily occurrence, as some of the clusters’ personnel are even based within Atlanpole’s premises (Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, Atlanpole Biotherapies, Images & Réseaux, S2E2, Polymeris) and are fully integrated into the hub's team.

Atlanpole provides real operational support to these clusters by engaging as a governance member, lead, co-lead, or partner.

Developing collaborative projects

By promoting the intersection of sectors and collaboration between these clusters, Atlanpole contributes to the development of collaborative research and development (R&D) projects that bring together research laboratories and companies to facilitate the development of a particularly innovative new product or service.