L'Institut Agro Rennes-Angers. Grande école publique d'ingénieurs en agronomie, agroalimentaire, horticulture et paysage AGROCAMPUS OUEST is a higher education and research public Institute of the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Through a distinctive tradition of core-discipline excellence, interdisciplinary collaborations and productive partnerships, AGROCAMPUS OUEST • teaches students to think critically, objectively and creatively and to be lifelong learners, engaged leaders and productive worldwide citizens; • pursues research to advance knowledge and address regional, national and global challenges; • serves the society improvements through the generation, broad dissemination and application of knowledge. AGROCAMPUS OUEST achieves a high level of intellectual …

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] The National Higher School of Agricultural Education, a player in the service of agricultural education. The National Higher School of Agricultural Education (ENSFEA) has a national mission: to train teachers and senior education advisors in agricultural education. It also trains future professionals in the agronomy, land use and territorial planning sectors. It responds to the challenges of agriculture and education: teaching to produce differently, educational digital technology, changing teaching practices, inclusive schools, etc. and supports innovations within this education system. As such, it offers continuing education activities (short courses in the national/regional training program), develops research, technology …

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] The digital agroecology living lab Occitanum is experimenting with new solutions on a real scale thanks to its Living Lab in an archipelago deployed on 13 geographical sites in the Occitanie region. Occitanum is developing innovative projects for arboriculture, beekeeping, livestock farming, large-scale crops, viticulture, market gardening and local food. Occitanum is the desire to mobilize digital technology to support the agroecological transition and the territorialization of food via: - Multidisciplinary scientific resources experienced in action research - An open innovation dynamic involving businesses, communities, research, farmers, consumers, citizens, etc. - A particularly mobilized entrepreneurial network - …

[Automatic translation follows] Official page of the Occitanie Region. Here you will find economic news, aid and calls for projects. The Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Region brings you the right information to succeed in your business or training projects: agenda, news, testimonials, files... Also find the Region on www.laregion.fr

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] #auvergnerhonealpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a large region with many assets: - With more than 8 million inhabitants, it is more populated than 13 of the 28 countries of the European Union and ranks 10th most populated region in Europe - Covering nearly 70,000 km2, or 13% of the metropolitan territory, its surface area is equivalent to that of Ireland. - In France, it is the leading industrial and gastronomic region, it ranks first for agricultural production under label (AOP, IGP, etc.) and the number of organic farms. - In Europe: it is the 8th richest region in Europe …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Official page of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. The Regional Council, together with the Regional Economic, Social and Environmental Council, makes up the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Its regional assembly has 183 regional councillors, a standing committee and sectoral committees. Business, Vocational training, Youth, Transport, Ecological transition, Europe, and Regional planning

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] Institute labeled HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Irstea – National Institute for Research in Science and Technology for the Environment and Agriculture – is a research organization (public scientific and technical institution - EPST) under the dual supervision of the ministries in charge of research and agriculture. It focuses its research on water, ecotechnologies and regional planning. Based on a "finalized" research model, its mission is to respond to the environmental and societal challenges of today and tomorrow. It has been labeled "Institut Carnot" since 2006. Environmental research, Natural risks, Ecotechnology, Territories, and Water

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] The Competitiveness Cluster dedicated to the forest-wood-paper-chemicals sector Since its creation in 2005, Xylofutur has been the only Competitiveness Cluster dedicated to the forest-wood-chemicals energy sector. Its objective is to develop the competitiveness of the national sector through innovation and R&D. Xylofutur now has around 250 members and has certified more than 280 projects. Xylofutur supports project leaders and their partners in accessing: 📍current and future markets 📍public and private funding 📍internationalization 📍and anticipating skills needs via 3 strategic areas of activity: ✅ Trees and forests ✅ Wood ✅ Chemistry-energy Xylofutur hosts the network of start-ups in …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group finances and accelerates transitions towards a more sustainable world As a public institution, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has been working for seventy years to combat poverty and promote development in the countries of the South and in the Overseas Territories. It implements the policy defined by the French Government. Present on four continents where it has a network of 70 agencies and representative offices worldwide, including 9 in the Overseas Territories and 1 in Brussels, the AFD finances and supports projects that improve the living conditions of populations, …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] The Agency for Ecological Transition! ADEME in brief The Agency for Ecological Transition participates in the implementation of public policies in the areas of the environment, energy and sustainable development. It provides its expertise and consulting capabilities to businesses, local authorities, public authorities and the general public, in order to enable them to progress in their environmental approach. The Agency also helps to finance projects, from research to implementation, in the following areas: waste management, soil preservation, energy efficiency and renewable energies, savings on raw materials, air quality, noise control, the transition to the circular economy and …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] The competitiveness cluster to feed the value of agrichains We are the Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation competitiveness cluster. Our association brings together more than 420 private and public organizations operating in the agriculture, agri-food and agro-resources sectors. We run a large network crossing the scientific and economic worlds, anchored in Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the driving force of the national and European ecosystem. We work to develop our members and the vitality of our territories by stimulating innovation as a response to major contemporary challenges. Together – companies, investors, research organizations, engineering schools and universities, local authorities and institutions …

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

Insight and strategy consulting on disruptive agrifood innovation DigitalFoodLab explores FoodTech opportunities and help entrepreneurs, investors and food corporates to act on them. DigitalFoodLab has been created by FoodTech experts, entrepreneurs for 8 years. With our clients in the agri-food industry and beyond, we work on talks, business intelligence and innovation strategy missions. Strategy Consulting, FoodTech, AgTech, Innovation, and M&A

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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

Wavestone is a consulting powerhouse, dedicated to supporting strategic transformations of businesses and organizations in a world that is undergoing unprecedented change, with the ambition to create positive and long-lasting impacts for all its stakeholders. Drawing on more than 5,500 employees in 17 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, the firm offers a 360° portfolio of high-value consulting services, combining seamlessly first-class sector expertise with a wide range of cross-industry capabilities. Wavestone is listed on Euronext Paris and recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Strategy & Management Consulting, Innovation Management & Funding, Marketing, Sales & Customer Experience, People …

Sectors: Consulting

Aiming to promote nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation and the strengthening of the disarmament regimes. The Office for Disarmament Affairs supports multilateral efforts aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.

Sectors: International development

A unique ecosystem where startups, ETI and large groups meet and cooperate to innovate together Le Village by CA is the startup accelerator of Crédit Agricole Group, seeking to bring startups, corporates, partners and Regional Banks to support business and innovation. Le Village ecosystem covers regions in France to Italy & Luxembourg, with 39 villages, 1000 startups and 600 partners Innovation, Transformation, Accélérateur, Accompagnement startups, Accompagnement des entreprises , Business, Developpement, développement, export, digital, financement, incubateur, investissement, RSE, inclusion sociale, and agritech

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

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

Sectors: Bank

[Automatic translation follows] INRAE, French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment INRAE, the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, is a major player in research and innovation created on January 1, 2020. A finalized research institute resulting from the merger between Inra and Irstea, INRAE ​​brings together a community of 12,000 people, with just over 200 research units and around forty experimental units located in 18 centers throughout France. The institute is positioned among the very first world leaders in agricultural and food sciences, plant and animal sciences, and ranks 11th worldwide in …

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] Higher education & research in #agronomy #environment #food Located in Angers since 1898 and now in Paris, ESA is the school of transitions: agronomic, food, environmental and digital. ESA is an international higher education and research institution. It trains 3,200 students each year: Engineer, BTS, Bachelor, Licence, Master and Doctorate. #A varied range of training courses: Around the engineering school, ESA has developed a range of around fifty training courses for young people and adults, from Bac to Bac+ 5 level, spread across 7 areas: • Plant production • Animal production • Agri-food • Viticulture & oenology …

Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A. is a full-range financial services provider that operates on cooperative principles. Its origins lie in the local loan cooperatives that were founded in the Netherlands nearly 110 years ago by enterprising people who had virtually no access to the capital market. Rabobank Group is comprised of independent local Rabobanks plus Rabobank Nederland, their umbrella organisation, and a number of specialist subsidiaries. Overall, Rabobank Group has approximately 61,100 employees (in FTEs), who serve about 10 million customers in 47 countries. Bankieren, Vermogensbeheer, Leasing, Verzekeren, Vastgoed, Advies, Hypotheken, Beleggen, Sparen, Internetbankieren, and Mobielbankieren

Sectors: Bank

[Automatic translation follows] Official account of the ONF, a major player in the forest-wood sector. #ONF #forêtONF #officenationaldesforêts The ONF, a major player in the forest-wood sector, brings together more than 8,200 professionals working to manage 11 million hectares of public forests, in mainland France and overseas. On a daily basis, foresters ensure the maintenance, development and renewal of these areas. Their management makes it possible to reconcile three inseparable objectives: meeting the needs of people through the production and harvesting of wood, preserving the environment and welcoming the public. The Office also carries out public service missions on behalf …

[Automatic translation follows] I4CE – an association of experts in economics and finance to advance action against climate change. The Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) is an association of experts in economics and finance whose mission is to advance action against climate change. Through its applied research, the Institute contributes to the debate on climate-related policies. It also publishes analyses to support the thinking of financial institutions, companies and regions and help them concretely integrate climate issues into their activities. I4CE is a non-profit association of general interest, founded by Caisse des Dépôts and the Agence Française de Développement. www.i4ce.org …

The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. Recherche scientifique, Biologie, Chimie, Ecologie et environnement, Ingénierie et systèmes, Mathématiques, Physique, Sciences de l'information, Homme et société, Nucléaire et particules, Terre et Univers, and Science

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] Living in a livable world A spokesperson for a movement of more than 6,000 associations, grouped within 45 member associations, France Nature Environnement is the largest French federation of nature and environmental protection associations, recognized as being of public utility since 1976. With our naturalist and environmentalist expertise from various backgrounds, our association puts its energy at the service of a livable world through various actions: > Share and enrich knowledge by supporting exchanges and training between associations > Raise awareness among as many people as possible about the environment and nature > Make the voice of …

Sectors: Environment

[Automatic translation follows] A public institution dedicated to the recovery of #biodiversity The French Biodiversity Office was created on January 1, 2020 to protect and restore biodiversity (Law No. 2019-773 of July 24, 2019). The public institution is placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. It brings together agents of the French Agency for Biodiversity (AFB) and the National Office for Hunting and Wildlife (ONCFS). It carries out missions to support the implementation of public policies in the areas of knowledge, preservation, management and restoration of biodiversity in terrestrial, aquatic …

Des ressources pour demain A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR WATER AND ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONS ENGEES is a school of environmental hydraulics which aims to train engineers who are ready to go straight into the professional world in the fields of : - Public amenities (drinking water, sanitation, waste) - Sustainable spatial planning - Management of environmental and sanitary risks - Management of public utilities. At a time when environmental concerns are becoming an unavoidable challenge in the management of our communities, ENGEES provides a professional response adapted to the needs of companies and agencies that handle water and the environment. With …

Sectors: Environment

Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations The Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI) is an independent think tank that facilitates the transition towards sustainable development. It was founded in 2001. To achieve this, IDDRI identifies the conditions and proposes the tools for integrating sustainable development into policies. It takes action at different levels, from international cooperation to that of national and sub-national governments and private companies, with each level informing the other. As a research institute and a dialogue platform, IDDRI creates the conditions for a shared analyses and expertise between stakeholders. It connects them in a …

Sectors: Research

Our mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the well-being of people in the Sahel & West Africa. The Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC) is an independent, international platform. Its Secretariat is hosted at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Its mission is to promote regional policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people in the Sahel and West Africa. Its objectives are to: •Improve the regional governance of food and nutrition security; •Improve the understanding of ongoing transformations in the region and their policy implications through regional, spatial and forward-looking analyses. …

Sectors: International development

[Automatic translation follows] The ministry is organized into four technical departments (food, education and research, economic and environmental performance of companies, fisheries and aquaculture) whose action is coordinated by a general secretariat that ensures human resources management, financial affairs, service organization, information and communication, agricultural statistics and forecasting, legal affairs and pilots the ministry's modernization policy The decentralized services relay the action of the central administration in the regions and departments. The ministry has nearly 36,000 employees, half of whom work in the agricultural education and training sector. Food, Agriculture, Forestry, Agri-food, and Fisheries

High quality statistics and data on Europe. Lawful good. EUROSTAT is the statistical office of the European Union. Our mission is to provide high quality statistics and data on Europe. Our values: Show respect for our staff, partners and users Strive for excellence in everything we do Drive innovation in official statistics Promote service orientation Uphold professional independence ESS partnership Eurostat produces European statistics in partnership with National Statistical Institutes and other national authorities in the EU Member States. This partnership is known as the European Statistical System (ESS). It also includes the statistical authorities of the European Economic Area …

Sectors: European Union

La French Tech is the nickname of the French startup ecosystem and all its members, from biosciences to online marketplaces, wherever they may be in the world. It is also a government-backed movement, making France one of the best countries in the world to launch and scale global tech leaders. Since the launch of the initiative in 2014, the Rennes St Malo region has been given the seal approval. In 2019, the local ecosystem of tech entrepreneurs was awarded the French Tech Capital label. Today, La French Tech Rennes St Malo is a high-growth, high-energy region with an international focus, …

Sectors: French Tech Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] Let's Share the Economy. Combining the expertise of a historic title with digital agility, La Tribune has carried out its transformation for several years, deploying itself at the heart of its audience's uses: website, digital daily newspaper, mobile applications, social networks, but also a field presence allowing it to animate its audience through the organization of 80 events per year. Its territorial roots make La Tribune the economic media of metropolises with editions in the regions and in Africa with La Tribune Afrique, feeding an editorial line focused on the real economy (innovation, digital, territories, etc.) and …

Sectors: Media

[Automatic translation follows] 14 varied and complementary establishments are the Paris-Saclay University: 3 universities *, 4 grandes écoles ** and 7 research organizations ***. In total, we represent 48,000 students, 9,000 researchers and teacher-researchers, 4,600 doctoral students and 275 laboratories. 14 Various goal complementary institutions Make up University Paris-Saclay: 3 universities *, 4 Prestigious University-Level Colleges ** and 7 Research Organizations ***. WE represent 9,000 profits and researchers, 4,600 PhD Students, 275 Laboratories and 48,000 students. * University Paris-Sud, University Versailles St-Quentin-en-Yvelines and University of Evry. ** Graduate School Optical Institute, Agroparistech, CentralsUpelec, Normal School Paris-Saclay. *** CEA, CNRS, IHES, …

Sectors: Research