Our networks
A cluster involved in several networks, in France and beyond
Innov’Alliance is part of several cluster networks, at the national and European levels, and beyond.
National networks
In France, Innov’Alliance regularly participates in the meetings of the French Association Competitiveness Clusters' European Commission, which brings together the European heads of the network's member competitiveness clusters. These meetings facilitate the pooling of information on funding opportunities, the sharing of best practices, and the raising of issues and challenges with European public authorities.
The cluster also participates in the European Commissions organized at the regional level by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Sud regions. These commissions bring together the European heads of the clusters, as well as regional research and innovation stakeholders. These networks foster synergies between regional innovation players interested in European funding and encourage the development of collaborations.
European S3 networks
Innov’Alliance is an active member of several partnerships created within the framework of the European Smart Specialisation Platforms (S3), initiated by the European Commission. S3 partnerships play a major role in building European projects between clusters, thanks to the mutual trust that binds them. They are also essential for identifying business partners or innovative technologies at the European level for Innov’Alliance members. These connections can lead to the submission of a European project involving different members of European clusters, sometimes directly engaging regional companies in the projects.
Ingredients for the Bioeconomy
European partnership combining clusters, research organizations and regional authorities to innovate in the agri-food sector through techno-functional ingredients from bio-based sources or valorized co-products.
Biosolutions for Sustainable Agriculture
The S3 network “Biosolutions for Sustainable Agriculture” is dedicated to sustainable agriculture by promoting biosolutions—biocontrol, biostimulants, and biofertilisers—that align with all participating regions’ S3 priorities. The partnership aligns itself with priorities for soil health, digital agri-tech, the circulator bioeconomy and green innovation.
Food for Positive Health impact
A European partnership dedicated to improving understanding of the relationship between food and health, supporting knowledge transfer to the food industry and other sectors, and encouraging innovation in products that promote healthy lifestyles. It also focuses on developing products tailored to the specific needs of individuals.
The international networks
Plant InterCluster
Innov’Alliance is invested in various international networks, in order to increase networking and partnership opportunities for its members beyond Europe.
The Plant InterCluster brings together around 20 clusters specializing in plant value chains. The objective is to facilitate the development of collaborative intercluster projects, to help cluster members find missing skills or technologies at the European level and beyond, to open up international business opportunities, and to develop partnerships.
The other networks
Enterprise Europe Network
The cluster partners with the Enterprise Europe Network to find European partners (in business, technology, and R&D) for Innov’Alliance members.
This network offers companies information services, advice on European law, and support throughout their innovation and internationalization projects.
In France, the Enterprise Europe Network brings together Chambers of Commerce and Industry, BPI France, and regional innovation and internationalization agencies.
