ATEC ITS FRANCE

What ATEC ITS FRANCE does

ATEC ITS France, recently rebranded to Mobil'in Pulse, is a French professional association (loi 1901-type) founded in 1970 that serves as the primary networking body for intelligent mobility actors in France. The organization connects public sector stakeholders (territorial communities, mobility organizing authorities, state services, universities) with private sector members (automotive manufacturers, infrastructure managers, startups, research centers) to facilitate dialogue, co-construction, testing, and deployment of smart mobility solutions.

Its core offerings include five thematic working groups covering automated and connected vehicles, urban logistics, data and mobility, decarbonization of mobility, and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS); the Revue TEC journal, published multiple times per year on topics ranging from fare collection to AI in mobility; and an annual congress scheduled for 2027. The association also represents French ITS expertise at international industry events and supports the formation of project consortiums among members.

The business model is membership-driven, with recurring fees from both public and private sector members supplemented by sponsor relationships with firms such as Egis, APRR, Parifex, and setec-its. Revenue, headcount, and financial metrics are not publicly disclosed, consistent with its nonprofit association structure. There are no disclosed funding rounds, parent entities, or external institutional ownership signals.

Name

ATEC ITS FRANCE

Legal name

Mobil'in Pulse

Website

https://atec-its-france.com/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ATEC ITS France, rebranded to Mobil'in Pulse in 2026, is a 55-year-old French nonprofit professional association that connects public and private intelligent mobility stakeholders through working groups, the Revue TEC journal, and an annual congress.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization generates revenue through membership fees from both public sector entities (territorial communities, mobility organizing authorities, state services, universities) and private sector members (startups, automotive manufacturers, research centers, road infrastructure managers).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mobil'in Pulse (formerly ATEC ITS France) is a professional association and network that connects public and private actors in intelligent mobility to facilitate dialogue, co-construction, testing, and deployment of future mobility solutions. It delivers membership services, specialized working groups on topics such as automated vehicles, urban logistics, mobility data, decarbonization, and MaaS, the Revue TEC professional journal, and an annual congress event.

Product overview

Mobil'in Pulse (formerly ATEC ITS France) operates as a professional association and network rather than a product company. The organization provides a networking platform connecting public actors (territorial authorities, mobility organizing authorities, state services, universities) and private sector members (startups, automotive manufacturers, research centers, road infrastructure managers). The core offerings include specialized working groups on automated vehicles, urban logistics, mobility data, decarbonization, and MaaS; the Revue TEC professional journal; and an annual congress. These services work together to facilitate dialogue, co-construction, research, and deployment of intelligent mobility solutions serving the common good.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobil'in Pulse Membership Network
• Working Groups (Groupes de Travail)
• Revue TEC Journal
• Congrès Mobil'in Pulse

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EgisminorOthersEgis is listed as a sponsor/member of Mobil'in Pulse. Egis is a French engineering and consulting group operating in transport and mobility sectors.
• APRRminorOthersAPRR (Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône) is listed as a sponsor/member of Mobil'in Pulse. APRR is a major French toll road operator.
• ParifexminorOthersParifex is listed as a sponsor/member of Mobil'in Pulse. Parifex provides speed enforcement and smart mobility solutions.
• setec-itsminorOtherssetec-its is listed as a sponsor/member of Mobil'in Pulse. setec-its is a French engineering consultancy specializing in intelligent transportation systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ERTICO – ITS Europe: Public-private partnership based in Brussels advancing intelligent transportation systems across Europe. Directly comparable as an ITS-focused multi-stakeholder platform connecting public authorities, industry, and research; competes with Mobil'in Pulse for international ITS relevance, though it operates at EU rather than national level.
• France Mobilités: French public-interest initiative led by the Ministry of Transport bringing together territorial authorities, mobility operators, and innovators around new mobility solutions. Overlaps directly with Mobil'in Pulse's public-sector convening role and member constituency in France.
• Cerema: French public agency providing expertise on territorial cohesion and mobility to public authorities. Comparable as a French knowledge/intermediation body supporting mobility innovation, though state-funded rather than membership-based; overlaps with Mobil'in Pulse on advisory, training, and working-group themes.

Broad incumbents

• UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics): Global association for public transport authorities, operators, and industry. Comparable as a membership-driven convening body for mobility stakeholders but with a broader (public transport) mandate and far larger international footprint than Mobil'in Pulse's France-centric ITS scope.
• ASECAP: European association of toll road operators and infrastructure managers. Compares on stakeholder model (association of infrastructure operators) and shares several Mobil'in Pulse member organizations (e.g., APRR) but focuses narrowly on tolled motorway operations.

Regional players

• ITS America: U.S. association advancing the development and deployment of intelligent transportation systems. Closely comparable in mission (ITS ecosystem building, working groups, advocacy, events) but operates in North America rather than France/Europe; useful comparator for member-value propositions and congress formats.

Emerging players

• ATEC ITS World Congress organizers: The ITS World Congress is the flagship global event for the intelligent transportation community, rotating between regions. Relevant comparator for Mobil'in Pulse's annual congress model and a reference point for international reach Mobil'in Pulse aspires to via its international representation mandate.
• European Mobility Expo: Trade fair and congress focused on public and sustainable mobility solutions in Europe. Comparable as a recurring event and content platform serving French and European mobility stakeholders; potential partner or competitor for Mobil'in Pulse's annual congress audience.
• Tech for Good France / France Digitale: French association representing digital and tech startups, including mobility-adjacent verticals. Comparable as a French membership association convening startups with public decision-makers — overlapping with Mobil'in Pulse's private-sector startup member segment and policy dialogue mandate.

Others

• setec its: French engineering consultancy specialized in intelligent transportation systems and a listed sponsor/member of Mobil'in Pulse. While not a peer in mission, it represents the type of consultancy that both funds and competes for the attention of Mobil'in Pulse's working groups and events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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