SICA Nucléaire

What SICA Nucléaire does

SICA Nucléaire is a privately held French société par actions simplifiée (SAS) founded in 2009 and headquartered in Meyreuil, near Aix-en-Provence. The firm delivers inspection, audit, technical-assistance, and qualification services to operators, equipment manufacturers, and engineering firms in the French and international nuclear sector, with 13 collaborators on average in 2023 and a registered capital of €106,000. SICA is one of a small set of independent providers accredited by AFCEN to deliver labeled training on the RCC-E and RCC-M codes, and is a member of GIFEN, giving it a position inside the French nuclear-industry standards ecosystem.

The company's product surface spans three professional-services pillars and a complementary digital and pedagogical line. Inspection and audit services verify EIP (Éléments Importants pour la Protection) conformity and supplier quality systems against Arrêté du 7 février 2012 and ISO 19443. Technical assistance covers ISO 19443 implementation, AIP identification, RCC-E material qualification, and counterfeit/fraud/suspect prevention. Training is delivered across more than 15 modules on RCC-E (2012/2019), RCC-M 2020, ISO 19443, and nuclear safety culture, in inter-company, intra-company, e-learning, and visio formats, plus proprietary pedagogical games (RCC-E The Game, 19443 The Game) authored on Serious Factory's VTS Editor. A 436-hour DU Inspecteur Qualité Nucléaire diploma is co-developed with IUT d'Aix-Marseille.

Commercial mechanics blend direct consultative sales for inspection, audit, and qualification mandates with a WooCommerce storefront for self-serve purchase of training seats, e-learning access, and games. Public pricing is granular (e.g., RCC-E 2019 3-day course at €1,470 HT per participant, e-learning modules at €160 HT per learner, board games at €150 HT per unit) and AFCEN co-signs completion certificates for labeled courses. About 10% of turnover is generated internationally (notably via Schneider Electric's India, China, and Hungary operations and Italian engineering firm NIER Ingegneria), and the firm exhibits at the World Nuclear Exhibition, most recently at WNE 2025 in Paris Nord Villepinte. Customer base spans Framatome, Schneider Electric, EDF, Orano, Siemens, GE Vernova, Eaton Souriau, Emerson-Aventics-ASCO, and CEGELEC, with the Schneider Electric relationship documented as an 8+ year partnership across multiple divisions.

Name

SICA Nucléaire

Legal name

SICA NUCLEAIRE

Website

https://sicanucleaire.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SICA Nucléaire is a French independent nuclear-industry services firm providing inspection, audit, technical assistance, and AFCEN-labeled training on RCC-E, RCC-M, ISO 19443, and safety culture for utilities, equipment manufacturers, and engineering firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nuclear Quality Inspection and Training Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Audit & Compliance Management (Regulator/Third-Party Oversight) (EUAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Codes, Standards & Design Compliance (ASME, IEEE, IEC, RCC-M) (EUAKAEAF), Quality Assurance Programs & Nuclear Quality Standards (ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001, IAEA) (EUAKAEAC), Component Qualification, Testing & Certification (Seismic, Environmental, EMI/EMC) (EUAKADAO)

Keywords

• Nuclear inspection services
• Nuclear code training
• RCC-E compliance
• ISO 19443 certification
• Nuclear quality audit

Headquarters

HQ city

Fuveau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services (Inter/Intra-Company, E-learning, Visio): SICA Nucléaire delivers training on nuclear codes (RCC-E, RCC-M), ISO 19443, nuclear safety culture, and regulatory requirements. Training is offered in multiple formats: in-house (intra-company), inter-company sessions at their premises, e-learning modules, and video-conference. Revenue is recognized per participant/per session. Over 2,500 trainees trained since 2010.
2. Inspection & Audit Services: Third-party inspection of nuclear equipment (EIP - Éléments Importants pour la Protection) and audit of supplier quality systems, in accordance with Arrêté du 07 février 2012 and ISO 19443. Performed at client or supplier premises in France and internationally. More than 400 engagements completed since founding.
3. Technical Assistance & Qualification Support: Advisory services for ISO 19443 implementation, nuclear quality management system (SMQN) deployment, material qualification per RCC-E code, and CFS (Counterfeit, Fraud, Suspect) prevention. Includes document drafting, software tool proposals, and procurement support.
4. Educational Games (Board Games & Digital): Sale of pedagogical board games (RCC-E The Game, 19443 The Game at €150 HT each) and digital PC versions (€240 HT). Used for team-building and knowledge reinforcement in nuclear quality standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SICA Nucléaire provides independent third-party inspection and audit of nuclear electrical and mechanical equipment (EIP) per Arrêté du 07 février 2012, AFCEN-accredited professional training on RCC-E, RCC-M, ISO 19443 and nuclear safety culture codes (delivered inter-company, intra-company, by e-learning and by visio), and technical assistance for ISO 19443 quality management system implementation, supplier qualification, and RCC-E equipment qualification. It complements these services with proprietary e-learning modules built on Serious Factory's VTS Editor and pedagogical board games (RCC-E The Game, 19443 The Game) sold via its e-commerce store.

Product overview

SICA Nucléaire is a French nuclear industry services company offering a portfolio of specialized services and products. The core offering consists of three interconnected service pillars: (1) Inspection/Audit services for electrical and electronic equipment (EIP) conformity verification per RCC-E code and supplier audits; (2) Technical Support/Qualification services for ISO 19443 implementation and material qualification per RCC-E and RCC-M codes; and (3) Professional Training delivered through instructor-led courses (RCC-E, RCC-M, ISO 19443, Nuclear Safety Culture), e-learning modules, and pedagogical games (19443 The Game, RCC-E The Game). Additionally, the company partners with IUT Aix-Marseille to deliver the Diplôme Universitaire Inspecteur Qualité Nucléaire. All training offerings are available in inter-company, intra-company, video conference, and e-learning formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspection and Audit Services Third-party technical inspection of nuclear electrical and electronic equipment (EIP) per Arrêté du 07 février 2012, including verification of conformity at suppliers, during manufacturing and before final acceptance. Includes supplier audits (on-site at client or supplier premises), workstation audits (purchasing, incoming inspection, manufacturing, final testing), and preparatory 'blank' audits ahead of qualification audits. Over 400 engagements completed since founding.
• Technical Assistance and Qualification Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,500+ professionals trained since 2010, including 435+ in AFCEN-labeled RCC-E/RCC-M courses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• AFCEN (Association Française pour les Composants de la Chaîne Energétique Nucléaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICA Nucléaire is an AFCEN member, participating in the RCC-E code working group and drafting sub-committee. SICA's RCC-E and RCC-M training courses are AFCEN-accredited (labellisées) by the training sub-committee. AFCEN has publicly stated that SICA is 'more than a supplier, a reliable and competent partner of AFCEN' (December 2023 testimonial). This is SICA's most strategically important partnership.
• GIFEN (Groupement des Industriels Français de l'Énergie Nucléaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICA Nucléaire is a member of GIFEN, enabling quality and technology monitoring and active participation in nuclear industry working groups. This membership provides strategic intelligence on the French nuclear sector and opportunities for collaboration.
• IUT d'Aix-Marseille (Institut Universitaire de Technologie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICA Nucléaire co-developed the DU (Diplôme Universitaire) Inspecteur Qualité Nucléaire with multiple departments of IUT d'Aix-Marseille. This 436-hour, 12-month alternate-training program addresses the nuclear sector's growing need for qualified inspectors. SICA delivers the nuclear context, standards, and habilitation component at its Meyreuil facility.
• Serious FactorysignificantTechnology or IntegrationSICA Nucléaire uses Serious Factory's VTS Editor e-learning authoring software to design and deliver interactive e-learning modules for nuclear sector training. The partnership has spanned more than 3 years and enabled the creation of innovative and accessible training content.
• Bureau Veritas GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSICA Nucléaire employees completed the M0 training delivered by Bureau Veritas Group, covering sufficient knowledge of mechanical and thermodynamic risks and protection measures. This enhances SICA's own service quality and compliance with strict standards.
• RCGMS (association marseillaise)minorOthersSICA Nucléaire partners with RCGMS, a Marseille-based association providing free personalized musical and rhythmic support to children with neurodevelopmental disorders (dyslexia and other dys disorders). SICA supports the association through donations.
• Local vendors (Aixagon, YouOnline, LA Perfecta formula, Renault MCCP AUTOMOBILES, Maison de la Presse, l'Atelier des Gourmands, La Fuvette, le Temps d'un Présent)minorOthersSICA Nucléaire prioritizes local partnerships within 10km of its offices: IT providers (Aixagon, YouOnline, LA Perfecta formula), automotive maintenance (Renault MCCP on Fuveau), stationery (Maison de la Presse), catering (l'Atelier des Gourmands, La Fuvette bakery, le Temps d'un Présent coffee/tableware). These are part of the company's local economic engagement and RSE commitments.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC incumbent with industrial inspection, certification, and training services including in nuclear supply chain. Comparable to SICA's inspection/audit and training offerings, with broader geographic and sector coverage.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader providing inspection, audit and certification across industries including nuclear. SICA has even used Bureau Veritas for internal M0 training, signalling overlapping capability and Bureau Veritas as a structural incumbent competitor in the French nuclear services market.
• DNV: Global TIC and certification body with energy/nuclear advisory and inspection services. Competes with SICA on third-party inspection and ISO 19443 implementation support for nuclear clients, with significantly larger international footprint.
• Apave: Major French TIC group providing inspection, certification, and training across industrial sectors including nuclear. Competes with SICA on inspection/audit mandates and on certified training (Qualiopi-equivalent), and is a likely competitor for SICA's nuclear training and inspection clients.
• SOCOTEC: French TIC incumbent offering inspection, audit, certification and training services to industrial clients, including nuclear. Overlaps with SICA's inspection and ISO 19443/QMS advisory offering, particularly with nuclear operators and Tier-1 suppliers.

Direct peers

• Assystem: French engineering and nuclear services firm offering inspection, qualification and technical assistance to nuclear operators and equipment suppliers. Direct overlap with SICA's inspection, audit, qualification and ISO 19443 advisory services on the same French nuclear client base.
• AFNOR Certification: French certification body that has issued SICA's ISO 9001, ISO 19443 and Qualiopi certifications; concurrently a competitor for ISO 19443 and quality management audits and training in the nuclear sector. Particularly close comparable given shared nuclear standards focus.

Regional players

• INERIS: French public expert institute providing risk assessment, inspection support and training for industrial safety including nuclear facilities. Partially overlaps with SICA's risk/compliance and training activities in the French market, with a different public-sector positioning.

Others

• Framatome: Nuclear reactor OEM and service provider that is also a SICA customer (Framatome EIRA). Framatome offers its own nuclear services and qualification support that competes for some of the same inspection and qualification mandates, but is also a buyer of SICA's services.
• Orano: French nuclear fuel cycle and services player that is a SICA customer (e-learning). Orano's own services arm competes for some qualification and inspection mandates in the French nuclear supply chain, but is also a key buyer of SICA's training and audit services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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