/ A leading industrial region in the European Battery Sector
BATTERY
Presence of industrial leaders
Integrating markets and development opportunities
Strong regional commitment
Technological and human resources
4 Reasons to set up in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A broad technological and industrial base
- The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is home to most French battery manufacturers (Lithium-Ion and new-generation battery technologies).
- Presence of private R&D centres of major industrial groups.
- Around 40 players in R&D and technology transfer, with different areas of expertise (materials, electrochemistry, ceramics, safety, etc.).
- Broad value chain : R&D, Chemistry and materials, Electronics, BMS (Battery Management Systems), Cell and pack manufacturers, Certification and testing, Recycling, etc.
- Presence of industrial world leaders and recognised expertise in strategic areas such as ceramics, polymers and nanomaterials.
Strong regional commitment
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine aims to be a leading industrial region for green energies, especially in the European battery industry.
- Strengthening research and development, promoting the development of circular economy (battery recycling), supporting pre-industrialisation (innovative industrial pilot lines), encouraging the creation of start-ups and supporting collaborative projects.
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine is committed at a European level:
- one of the founding regions of the European Partnership on Advanced Materials for Batteries.
- a member of ‘Batteries Europe’, the innovation and technology platform of the European Battery Alliance.
- Regional manufacturers involved in IPCEI Batteries
- More than €60M invested by the Region and Europe
Technological and human resources
- BATTENA: to meet the challenges of developing the sector, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region is developing specific training courses with and for industry players in Nouvelle Aquitaine. Target: over 35,000 people trained by 2028.
- Higher education courses in materials, electronics, systems and energy (engineering schools, universities).
- Complementary competitiveness clusters like ID4Mobility (European mobility cluster), S2E2 (energy management cluster), Pôle Avenia (competitiveness hub for the subsurface industries), Aerospace Valley (European competitiveness cluster in aerospace), Ferrocampus (European centre of excellence for the rail industry), …
Integrating markets and development opportunities
- Integrating markets with a strong presence in the region: Mobility (road, rail, river, sea, air), Stationary (networks, buildings, industrial or offgrid sites). Companies such as Goupil (Polaris Group), DCNS, DASSAULT, AIRBUS, CNB, Fountaine Pajot, etc.
- Examples of industrial projects: 100% electric bus (Heuliez Bus), hybrid/electric propulsion for helicopters (Safran) and aviation (VoltAero).
- Regional support for the development of a “battery recycling” value chain: collection and dismantling, extraction of metals, cleaning, reuse.
Leaders
Specialized Partners for Your Project
Several organizations specialized in innovation, research and development are present in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This dynamic ecosystem provides a vector of opportunities for businesses in the implementation of their project and their business! Networks, partners, product innovation support, are among the many services and areas of expertise provided by these stakeholders to support the development of your business.
- CEA TECH
- ICMCB
- IPREM
- LCPO
- IRCER
- I2M
- ISM
- SIAME
- IMS
- IC2MP
- LIAS
- Institut P’
- AlphaNov
- CANOE
- CTTC
- R3 Tesna
- Rescoll
- Technalia
- Competitiveness clusters
- ID4Mobility
- S2E2
- Pôle Avenia
- Clusters / Business networks
- Energy and storage cluster: production, management, storage, smart grids, digitisation, batteries, connected objects, block-chain, technologies, big-data
Dedicated Business Park
Our Services to Companies
| Business Environment
We will send you the information you need to study the feasibility of your project in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (supply of raw materials, market data, subcontractors, R&D partners, etc.).
| Real-Estate Solutions
We look for, select and present real-estate offers suited to your specifications. You can send us your search criteria and we take care of the rest in strict confidentially!
| Financing and Public Aid
Various programs are available to obtain the financing necessary for your business set-up. We can introduce you to our experts in financial engineering who will study the available public or private solutions.
| Networking
We open our network and put you in relation with the key stakeholders for your project. Our proximity to regional partners will enable you to fast-track the execution of your business set-up!
| Administrative Procedures
We know that certain procedures can be complex, so we activate our network to facilitate your installation. We mobilize various players according to your needs and your timetable.
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An Accessible Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the Atlantic coast and bordering Spain, is strategically located on Europe’s North-South logistics itinerary. With extensive, modern transportation infrastructures, the region is easily accessible from European economic capitals, putting companies close to their markets:
Airports
- 11 airports, 7 serving international destinations
- Over 60 international routes with daily or weekly service
- Growing number of low-cost airlines
Road and Rail Network
- LGV SEA (Bordeaux – Paris in 2 hrs.)
- North-south and East-West expressway networks
Ports
- 4 ports of trade
- Links to 300 ports worldwide