ALIPTIC

What ALIPTIC does

ALIPTIC (Association Limousine des Professionnels des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication) is a French non-profit association (Loi 1901) founded on 21 October 2003 and headquartered at 1 avenue d'Ester, 87069 Limoges, in the Limousin territory of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It operates as the dedicated regional cluster (filière) for the digital sector across Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne, serving ~170 member organizations spanning telecom operators, web agencies, software publishers, startups, freelancers, TPE/PME/ETI, and large groups. The association is led by an elected volunteer Bureau (President Alexis Mons, Treasurer Yann Robin, Secretary Frédéric Sudraud) with a small operational staff of 1-10 employees.

Its activities fall into three pillars: network and visibility (Assemblées Générales, Independant's Days, Apéros Relax), economic development and innovation (market access, cybersecurity, responsible digital practices, the annual Challenge Numérique & Territoires competition), and training and talent (the Talents4Tech sub-brand and the EU-co-financed SPPN program of ~800 hours). Underlying platforms include the aliptic.net corporate site, a HumHub-powered member portal (reseau.aliptic.net), a job board for member-company hiring, and Le Hub Numérique & Innovation—a physical co-working and event venue at ESTER Technopole opened in October 2021 that is shared with La French Tech Limousin and Talents4Tech.

Revenue is generated through annual membership fees (collected via HelloAsso), public subsidies from five core institutional partners (European Union via FSE/REACT-EU, French State, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Limoges Métropole, OPCO ATLAS), and program income from training initiatives. There are no outside investors, no parent company, and no acquisition activity disclosed; the entity is governed by its members and supported by public funding.

Name

ALIPTIC

Legal name

ALIPTIC - Association Limousine des Professionnels des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication

Website

https://aliptic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALIPTIC is a French non-profit regional cluster (founded 2003, Limoges) representing ~170 digital-sector members across Limousin through networking events, training (Talents4Tech/SPPN), and economic-development programs funded by EU, French State, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Région, Limoges Métropole, and OPCO ATLAS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: ALIPTIC generates revenue through annual membership fees from its ~170 members. Companies and professionals in the IT/TIC sector in Limousin pay dues to join the association and access its network, services, and initiatives.
2. Public funding and subsidies: The association receives financial support from public institutions including the European Union, French State, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Limoges Métropole, and OPCO ATLAS. This supports its activities in economic development, training, and innovation.
3. Training programs (Talents4Tech): ALIPTIC offers training programs under the Talents4Tech brand, including the SPP Numérique (Sécurisation des Parcours Professionnels Numériques) cursus and other professional development initiatives, co-financed by the European Union (FSE) and REACT-EU.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALIPTIC is a regional non-profit cluster association that represents, networks, and supports IT/TIC professionals and companies in the Limousin region. Its offerings include an online Job Board for IT employment postings, a member network portal, the Talents4Tech training programs (notably the SPPN cursus), the Le Hub Numérique & Innovation collaborative workspace, networking events, and the annual Challenge Numérique & Territoires innovation competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talents4Tech: Formation & Talents brand of ALIPTIC offering professional training programs, skills development, and specialized courses for the digital sector including SPP Numérique and CGTL formation

Products and services

• Le Hub Numérique & Innovation Collaborative workspace and economic animation space located at ESTER Technopole in Limoges, housing ALIPTIC operations and La French Tech Limousin. The facility accommodates partners and members for conferences, masterclasses, and meetings, with meeting room access available to network members.
• Job Board (Jobboard) Online job board platform publishing employment, internship, apprenticeship, and training offers from member companies and partners in the Limousin digital sector.
• Talents4Tech ALIPTIC's training and talent brand offering professional development programs including the SPPN (Sécurisation des Parcours Professionnels Numériques) cursus, a hybrid 800-hour intensive program combining technical reinforcement and individualized career pathways for digital professionals.
• Cursus SPPN (Sécurisation des Parcours Professionnels Numériques) Six-month hybrid (distance and in-person) professional training program combining collective technical and methodological reinforcement with individualized pathways targeting specific job profiles (web developer, Java JEE designer, IT consultant) and work environments (ESN, agency, startup, IT department). Co-financed by the European Union with the European Social Fund (FSE) and REACT-EU.
• Member Network Portal (Espace Adhérents) Private member network portal powered by HumHub, providing ALIPTIC members with exclusive access, resources, and collaborative tools.
• Challenge Numérique & Territoires Annual innovation competition organized by ALIPTIC with Limoges Métropole and Coop Atlantique, inviting digital startups and entrepreneurs to pitch innovative solutions addressing territorial challenges. Winners receive financial prizes (10,000€, 3,000€, 2,000€ for top three).

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 170 member companies and professionals representing the entire digital sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre de ressources en cybersécurité Limoges MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cybersecurity resource center supported by Limoges Métropole. ALIPTIC supports the organization of Rencontres de la Cybersécurité 2026 event.
• La French Tech LimousincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ALIPTIC co-hosts with La French Tech Limousin at Le Hub Numérique & Innovation. Collaborative partnership for startup ecosystem and innovation development in Limousin region.
• Digital AquitaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional digital cluster partnership for joint events, conferences, and initiatives including Masterclass series and SecNumEco.
• SPN (Synergie Protonumérique Numérique)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SPN for regional digital cluster collaboration, joint events, and initiatives including ARFSN and training programs.
• SYRPINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SYRPIN for regional digital sector initiatives including Why Women Code and other training/actions programs.
• Pays Basque DigitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cluster partnership for collaborative digital sector initiatives and training programs in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• ESTER TechnopolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology park hosting Le Hub Numérique & Innovation. Long-standing partnership for technology ecosystem and innovation in Limoges.
• Université de LimogescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Faculty of Sciences and Techniques for training alignment, sectoral perfection council, and SPP Numérique program. Master in Crypto and Information Security mentioned.
• Ecole d'Ingénieurs 3ILminorOthersEngineering school partner for training programs and skills development in the digital sector.
• CNAMminorOthersNational conservatory of arts and trades, referenced as training partner for job seekers and career development.
• GRETAminorOthersGroup of national education institutions for continuing education, referenced as training partner.
• Grande Ecole du NumériqueminorOthersNational digital school network, referenced as educational partner for training initiatives.
• Pôle EmploiminorOthersPublic employment service referenced as partner for job seeker referrals from candidate forms.
• APECminorOthersAssociation for executive employment, referenced as partner for job seeker referrals for member companies.
• Cap Métiers Nouvelle-AquitaineminorOthersRegional careers and skills hub referenced as orientation partner for candidate referrals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Digital Aquitaine: Regional digital cluster covering the broader Nouvelle-Aquitaine region with which ALIPTIC already collaborates on joint events. Serves a similar cluster function at a larger geographic scope, making it both a peer and potential competitor for member attention and public funding.
• Pays Basque Digital: Regional digital cluster serving the Pays Basque area, also part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Already an ALIPTIC partner for joint training initiatives, with comparable cluster model, member-based structure, and event-driven engagement in a neighboring sub-territory.
• SPN (Synergie Protonumérique Numérique): Regional digital cluster partner of ALIPTIC. Comparable regional cluster model focused on digital sector development, networking, and training programs (including ARFSN) in another Nouvelle-Aquitaine sub-territory.
• Cap Digital: Paris Region's digital cluster focused on innovation and emerging tech. Comparable as a regional cluster/association but with broader scope, deeper corporate backing, and stronger focus on R&D-intensive projects in the Île-de-France ecosystem.
• La Mêlée: Toulouse-based digital association/cluster organizing events, networking, and training for the Occitanie regional digital ecosystem. Highly comparable regional cluster model with event-driven GTM and member-based structure.

Broad incumbents

• Syntec Numérique: France's national professional federation for digital services, software publishers, and tech consultancies. Operates nationally representing the same constituent members ALIPTIC serves locally, providing industry-wide advocacy, standards, and collective bargaining.
• France Digitale: France's leading startup and investor association representing digital entrepreneurs and venture capital. Comparable mission (digital sector advocacy) but at national level with stronger investor ecosystem and VC/PE relationships.
• French Tech: France's national ecosystem brand supporting French startups, including French Tech Limousin which is co-located at ALIPTIC's Hub. Operates at national level with regional capital chapters, providing startup-focused programs overlapping with ALIPTIC's mission.

Regional players

• EuroCloud France: French chapter of EuroCloud focused on the cloud computing ecosystem and SaaS vendors. Comparable to ALIPTIC's cluster function but specialized on cloud technologies, with software publisher members overlapping ALIPTIC's constituency.

Others

• ESTER Technopole: Technology park in Limoges hosting Le Hub Numérique & Innovation where ALIPTIC operates. Not a peer cluster but a key infrastructure partner enabling ALIPTIC's physical co-location with La French Tech Limousin and Talents4Tech at the ESTER site.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aliptic
• Xx.com/aliptic_
• Facebookfacebook.com/aliptic

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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