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Meet the innovation players

At the heart of a dense and competitive ecosystem

Clusters, competitiveness clusters, research laboratories; the territory brings together a good measure of grey matter in niche sectors of excellence.

Key figures

9th
best territory for new undertakings
8 competitiveness clusters
spanning across all sectors
8
high value-added sectors of excellence
1
French tech label
8
renowned Research & Development centres

A LARGE CONCENTRATION OF COMPETITIVENESS CLUSTERS

TERRALIA & PASS: NATURALNESS

Competitiveness cluster for players and suppliers of the agricultural plant and food-processing sectors, now associated with the PASS cluster (Perfumes, Aromas, Scents, Savours), which specialises in the production and development of natural extracts for the aromatic and cosmetic industries.

CAPENERGIES: ENERGY SOLUTIONS

This competitiveness cluster brings together players in the energy sectors of the South-East of France, and supports projects which focus on energy transition and efficiency, integration into networks etc.

SAFE CLUSTER: GLOBAL SECURITY

SAFE CLUSTER, born from the fusion of the Pégase cluster (aeronautics and space), and the Risks cluster, SAFE Cluster is one of the top 5 most important clusters in France, and is the only one dedicated to safety, security and risk management.

WATER CLUSTER AQUA-VALLEY: WATER-BASED ECOTECHNOLOGY

This global competitiveness cluster brings together businesses, training organisations and research establishments to promote innovative projects in the water sector.

SCS: SECURE COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS

The global competitiveness cluster Secure Communications Solutions (Solutions Communicantes Sécurisées) brings together players in microelectronics, software programming, telecommunications, and ICT services and uses in the Région SUD.

EUROBIOMED: HEALTH

EUROBIOMED accelerates the development of the health sector, from basic research to the market, for the benefit of patients.

OPTITEC: IMAGING AND PHOTONICS

Optitec works on innovations (lasers, optical fibres, imagers, light-emitting diodes, adaptive optics) that have very diverse applications (telecommunications, vision, imaging instrumentation, cryptography).

MER MEDITERRANEE CLUSTER : MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES

A key player in the sustainable development of the maritime and coastal economy in the Mediterranean basin, the Mer Mediterranée cluster brings together more than 427 members (Groups, SMEs, research and training organisations, ecosystem members) focusing on everything from maritime and coastal thematics to strong security and sustainability issues.

LABEL IN CREATIVE ECONOMY

FRENCH TECH Grande Provence

Relabelled as the “Mission French Tech” last spring by the government, French Tech Grande Provence is expanding its field of action to three major areas in our territory: Culture, logistics and naturalness. The French Tech label has left its mark on the innovative dynamic of Vaucluse in the creative and cultural industries. Its aim is to foster the emergence of start-ups and strengthen an already existing digital ecosystem of excellence.

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