What Angers Technopole does

Angers Technopole is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1985, headquartered in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, that operates as a regional innovation support organization and technology park. It serves three primary customer segments: startup founders and project creators, existing businesses (TPE/PME/ETI) seeking to develop innovation projects, and researchers looking to valorize their work into protected innovations and entrepreneurial ventures.

Its core offering is a portfolio of seven named programs spanning the innovation lifecycle: L'Incubateur (incubation for young innovative companies), PUI Predict (R&D support for project holders), Pass Inno (innovation support for SMEs), DIVA (innovation development workshops), SélanC (15-week structured program for managers and job seekers), Dispositif EFC (a 7-month program on functional and cooperative economy), and Topo RH (HR-focused innovation sessions for SMEs/ETIs). These are complemented by flagship events including the annual Le Jour i innovation conference, the Trophées de l'Innovation competition, and the newly launched Village Startups 2026 BtoB showcase. The organization also operates the La French Tech Angers community under a two-year national label.

The business model is a hybrid of subscription membership (annual fees tiered from 100 EUR for project leaders to 590 EUR for organizations with 100+ employees) and public funding from Angers Loire Métropole, Région Pays de la Loire, CCI Maine-et-Loire, and the European Regional Development Fund (FEDER). Distribution is anchored in the recently relocated Immeuble Métamorphose, where Angers Technopole is co-located with ALDEV, CCI Maine-et-Loire, MCTE 49, and the regional council — enabling institutional referral pipelines. The stated cumulative track record is 3,000+ projects supported since creation, with 60 startups currently incubated, 25 events co-organized annually, and 250+ project leaders engaged per year.

Name

Angers Technopole

Legal name

ANGERS TECHNOPOLE

Website

https://angerstechnopole.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angers Technopole is a French non-profit innovation support organization founded in 1985 in Angers, providing incubation, innovation, and HR programs to startups, SMEs, and researchers in Maine-et-Loire through public funding and membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Support Services and Business Incubation

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Innovation support services
• Business incubation programs
• Startup acceleration services
• Technology park operations
• Innovation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Angers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from companies, startups, and organizations that join the Angers Technopole community. Tiers based on company size from project leaders (100€) to large organizations (590€). Members receive access to network, events, visibility, and innovation support services.
2. Public Funding and Grants: Supported by local authorities (Angers Loire Métropole, Région Pays de la Loire, CCI Maine-et-Loire) and European funding (FEDER). These public partnerships provide operational and programmatic funding for innovation support activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Angers Technopole provides innovation support programs and business incubation services to project leaders, startups, established businesses (TPE/PME/ETI), and researchers in the Maine-et-Loire region. Its offerings include structured incubation (L'incubateur), modular innovation programs (Pass Inno, SélanC, DIVA, PUI Predict, EFC, Topo RH), annual innovation events (Le Jour i, Trophées de l'Innovation, Village Startups), and operation of the French Tech Angers community. Services are delivered via individual accompaniment, workshops, and community engagement, supported by public funding and tiered membership fees.

Product overview

Angers Technopole is a technology park and innovation support organization that operates as a platform-plus-programs model. The core offerings include the Incubator (L'incubateur), Pass Inno, SélanC, DIVA, PUI Predict, EFC, and Topo RH programs—each targeting different stages and aspects of innovation development from idea validation to business growth. These programs are complemented by flagship events like Le Jour i annual conference and the Trophées de l'Innovation competition. The organization also operates La French Tech Angers as a sub-brand, and offers membership services providing network access and event privileges. The portfolio is designed to support startups, entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and researchers throughout the innovation lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• French Tech Angers: The French Tech Angers mission is operated by Angers Technopole and supports startups and innovative companies in the Angers territory, providing access to national and international French Tech initiatives.

Products and services

• L'Incubateur (The Incubator) Comprehensive incubation program for innovative project holders and young innovative companies, providing personalized support from business plan development through early company stages. Designed for project leaders with an innovative idea or advanced project, and young innovative companies in development phase.
• Pass Inno Innovation support program targeting TPE/PME enterprises (very small and small/medium businesses) to develop innovation projects, with tailored pathway depending on company needs.
• SélanC 15-week program for TPE/PME companies, experienced managers, and job seekers structured around immersion with experienced project managers to support innovation emergence and feasibility.
• DIVA Innovation development program combining individual and collective workshops to support SMEs in their innovation journey from detection to implementation.
• PUI Predict Innovation project support device for project holders with ideas or advanced projects, providing R&D support based on project relevance and needs. Designed for innovative project holders at any stage, from initial idea to fully committed project.
• Dispositif EFC (Économie de la Fonctionnalité et de la Coopération) 7-month program (8 collective training days + 3 individual support days per company) combining individual and collective workshops for companies to explore innovation while preserving environment and workplace well-being.
• Topo RH 3-4 month work sessions for TPE/PME/ETI addressing HR challenges as development opportunities, focused on talent and HR challenges for innovation.
• Le Jour i Annual flagship innovation event organized by Angers Technopole bringing together innovation actors, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders for conferences, awards, and networking.
• Trophées de l'Innovation Innovation awards competition open to innovative companies and startup projects in Maine-et-Loire, awarding prizes including Prix Revelation (up to €3,000) and Prix du Public (€2,000).
• La French Tech Angers French Tech community operated by Angers Technopole, supporting startup ecosystem development through national and international initiatives, events, and member programs. Provides access to national French Tech programs including FT120 and Next40.
• Adhésion (Membership) Membership program offering access to innovation network, expert interventions, event invitations, newsletter exposure, and French Tech Angers community integration. Annual fees tiered from €100 (project leaders, structures under 5 employees) to €590 (100+ employees).

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ innovative projects supported since creation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Angers Loire MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary local government partner providing strategic support and funding for innovation activities on the Angers metropolitan area. Co-located in Métamorphose building.
• Région Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing funding and strategic alignment for innovation support programs. Co-located in Métamorphose building.
• CCI Maine-et-LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce and Industry providing business support integration and local economic development coordination. Co-located in Métamorphose building.
• La French TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational initiative operated locally by Angers Technopole. Provides access to national programs, international visibility, and French Tech brand recognition for local startups.
• TGS FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm specializing in innovation financing (CIR, CII, CIMA). Partners on Le Jour i 2026 event and provides expertise on public funding mechanisms.
• Caisse d'Epargne Bretagne Pays de LoiremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank partnering on Le Jour i 2026 innovation event as a sponsor.
• OrangemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications company partnering on Le Jour i 2026 and Village Startups 2026 events as a sponsor.
• Crédit Mutuel AnjoumajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank partnering on Le Jour i 2026 innovation event as a sponsor.
• ERBmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company partnering on Le Jour i 2026 and Village Startups 2026 events as a sponsor.
• ALDEVmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngers development agency co-located in Métamorphose building, collaborating on economic development and startup support activities.
• Maison de la création et de la transmission des entreprises (MCTE 49)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for business creation and transmission support, co-located in Métamorphose building.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NUMA: Paris-headquartered innovation hub and accelerator running incubation programs and corporate innovation services. Comparable as a French innovation support operator with multi-stage programs, though with stronger corporate focus.
• Euratechnologies: Lille-based European tech incubator and innovation campus supporting startups, SMEs, and corporate partners. Direct peer as a French regional technopole with public funding, multiple programs, and a co-located ecosystem model.
• Station F: Paris-based startup campus hosting hundreds of startups and dozens of on-site programs. Comparable as a French innovation hub offering incubation, events, and corporate partner access, but operating at vastly larger national/international scale.
• Technopole Brest Iroise: Brest-based French technopole focused on innovation support, incubation, and economic development. Directly comparable as a regional technopole operating under similar French public-funded nonprofit model.
• Rennes Atalante: Rennes-based science and technology park offering incubation, business support, and innovation services. Direct peer as a French technopole with comparable public-funding model and SME/startup programming.
• Le Village by CA: Crédit Agricole's nationwide network of startup acceleration hubs across France. Comparable regional innovation hub model with corporate sponsor backing and SME/startup programming similar to Angers Technopole's portfolio.

Regional players

• Atlanpole: Nantes-based technopole supporting innovation and technology transfer in Pays de la Loire region. Regional peer operating in the same administrative region as Angers Technopole with overlapping funder ecosystem.

Others

• CCI Maine-et-Loire: Local Chamber of Commerce and Industry — an institutional partner of Angers Technopole and co-located in the Métamorphose building. Adjacent ecosystem actor providing overlapping business creation support services.
• ALDEV: Angers Loire Métropole economic development agency, co-located with Angers Technopole in the Métamorphose building. Adjacent institutional actor with overlapping mandate for local economic and innovation development.

Broad incumbents

• BPI France: France's national public investment bank and innovation funder. Directly comparable as a public-sector innovation support organization, though it operates nationally across financing, incubation, and acceleration rather than a single regional technopole.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atechnopole
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angers-technopole

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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