What Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération does

Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération (PMA) is a French public territorial administrative entity (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale / communauté d'agglomération) under French public law, headquartered at 8 avenue des Alliés in Montbéliard (Doubs department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté). It governs and delivers public services for 73 communes spanning 450 km² and serving approximately 140,000 inhabitants, positioning itself as the first economic pole of Nord Franche-Comté with 29% industrial employment. Its functional scope is unusually broad for an EPCI and includes environmental infrastructure (waste management with selective collection, déchèteries, composting programs, and the REOMi pay-as-you-throw financing system; drinking water production with a 20,450 m³/day capacity at the Mathay plant supplying 36 communes; sanitation and GEMAPI flood prevention), mobility (Evolity bus network, Tad'Y on-demand service, 160 km cycling network, Vélity e-bike rentals, Chèque Vélo subsidies), cultural and sports infrastructure (Conservatoire, Axone 3,000-seat venue, Citédo aquatic center, Stade Bonal/Base de Loisirs, 16 gymnasiums), and cross-cutting programs (France Rénov' energy advisory, Ordonnance Verte health-environment initiative, Projet Alimentaire Territorial Level 2). Digital services include the reservation.agglo-montbeliard.fr booking platform and Mona+ mobile application.

The underlying technology is physical public-infrastructure-heavy rather than software-based: water production and treatment systems, waste sorting and composting facilities producing 3,000 tonnes/year of certified compost at the Vieux-Charmont Composti\u00e8re, public transport fleet including 26 vehicles converted to bioethanol, and an integrated territorial data/monitoring layer (RGAA 77.14% accessibility compliance disclosed). There are no disclosed proprietary software platforms, patents, or AI/ML systems; technology is procured and operated in conjunction with partners including Veolia (water smart meters, professional waste) and EPALIA (wood recycling). The api_exists flag is negative and ai_modalities are empty.

The business and revenue model is that of a fiscal local authority rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue streams include (i) local taxation via the REOMi incentive waste fee (replacing TEOM effective January 2024) and other local levies, (ii) transactional service fees on small-ticket items such as subsidized composters (€30 for 345L plastic, €80 for 600L, €58 for lombricomposteur, €5 bioseau) and déchèterie access for certain waste streams, and (iii) intergovernmental grants and contracts, notably the €29.9M Contrat Eau & Climat 2025-2027 with €11.8M from Agence de l'Eau Rhône M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e Corse. Go-to-market is direct-to-citizen via online portal, physical offices, déchèteries, and community facilities. The customer base is the universal resident population plus 40+ local producers participating in Marchés du Soir and local businesses requiring professional waste services. Governance is exercised through a Community Council led by President Pierre-Aimé Girardot (elected April 24, 2026, 2026-2032 mandate) with 15 Vice-Presidents, a 112-member CODEV chaired by Marie-Christine Clerc-Gevrey (2026-2028), and a network of strategic partnerships with regional agencies, agricultural chambers, sports and cultural institutions.

Name

Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération

Legal name

Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération

Website

https://agglo-montbeliard.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération is a French public agglomeration community serving 140,000 inhabitants across 73 communes in Doubs, delivering waste management, water services, public transport, cultural and sports facilities, and environmental transition programs funded by local taxes and intergovernmental grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Utilities (221), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) & Subscription Collection Programs (BPALAAAI), Water Retail Programs & Demand Management (conservation programs, rebates, water budgets, drought surcharges) (EUANAIAJ), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Recyclables Transfer & Consolidation (Single/Source-Separated) (BPALABAD), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Waste management services
• Water supply sanitation
• Public transportation network
• Cultural sports facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Montbéliard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxation locale: Local taxes including Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM) and other local levies funding public services.
2. Redevance Incitative (REOMi): Pay-as-you-throw waste collection financing model implemented since January 1, 2024, replacing previous TEOM-based system. Covers all waste management costs: household waste, recyclables, biodéchets, déchèteries.
3. Service fees: Fees for services including composter sales, déchèterie access for certain waste types, and facility reservations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération delivers municipal and intermunicipal public services across 73 communes for 140,000 inhabitants. Core offerings include household and professional waste collection/recycling/composting with REOMi pay-as-you-throw billing, drinking water production and distribution (20,450 m³/day at Mathay plant), public transport via the Evolity bus network, cultural and sports facility operations (Conservatory, L'Axone, La Citédo, Stade Bonal, Base de Loisirs), and territorial/economic development programs including France Rénov' energy renovation assistance.

Product overview

Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération operates as a public territorial authority serving 73 communes with approximately 140,000 inhabitants across 450 km². The organization provides a broad portfolio of public services organized into environmental infrastructure (waste management with composting programs and REOMI incentive pricing, water supply and sanitation, biodiversity preservation at La Damassine), mobility services (Evolity public transport network, cycling infrastructure with Vélity e-bike rentals and Chèque Vélo subsidies), cultural and sports facilities (Conservatory, Base de Loisirs, Axone event venue, Citédo aquatic center, Stade Bonal), and economic development support (France Rénov' energy renovation assistance, evening markets for local producers). Digital services include online activity reservations and the Mona+ mobile application. The offering functions as a platform of interconnected public services rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PMA: Official abbreviation for Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération used throughout communications and materials.

Products and services

• Gestion des Déchets (Waste Management Service) Waste collection and management services for 73 communes including selective collection, recycling, composting programs, bulky waste pickup, and déchèterie access for households and professionals.
• Gestion de l'Eau (Water Service) Drinking water production and distribution, sanitation, stormwater management, water analysis laboratory, and GEMAPI aquatic environment and flood prevention across 36 communes serving 120,000 inhabitants.
• Réseau Evolity (Public Transport Network) Public transportation network providing bus services, on-demand transport (Tad'Y), electrically assisted bicycle rental (Vélity), and integrated cycling infrastructure across the agglomeration.
• Conservatoire du Pays de Montbéliard Music and performing arts conservatory providing cultural education, concerts, and artistic events for residents across the territory.
• L'Axone (Events and Sports Venue) Major events venue and sports complex hosting concerts, sporting events, and entertainment shows.
• La Citédo (Aquatic and Wellness Center) Aquatic and wellness center with swimming pools, spa facilities, and fitness activities for residents and visitors.
• Base de Loisirs du Pays de Montbéliard Leisure base at Brognard offering outdoor activities including supervised swimming, sports facilities, and family entertainment.
• Stade Bonal (Football Stadium and Training Center) Football stadium and training center serving as the home ground for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.
• La Damassine (Nature Education Center) Environmental education center dedicated to nature awareness, orchards preservation, and biodiversity, offering workshops, nature outings, and the 1,2,3 Nature program for families and children.
• Compostiers et Lombricomposteurs (Composter Sales) Subsidized sale of individual and collective composters (345L plastic at €30, 600L wooden at €80/€50 for collective projects, worm composter at €58) and bioseaux (€5) to residents.
• Réservation d'Activités en Ligne (Online Reservation Platform) Online booking platform at reservation.agglo-montbeliard.fr for cultural activities, leisure reservations, and event tickets, paired with the Mona+ mobile application.
• France Rénov' avec PMA (Energy Renovation Assistance) Free public service providing independent advice on home energy improvements, MaPrimeRénov' aid processing, and renovation subsidies for residents.
• Marchés du Soir (Evening Farmers Markets) Evening markets organized across the territory to promote local producers and short supply chains, supporting direct sales between farmers and consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• REOMi reduces waste management errors and associated costs of approximately €400,000 annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Agence de l'Eau Rhône Méditerranée CorseflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Major water and climate partnership for €29.9M contract (2025-2027). Agence provides €11.8M in financial support for water security, sanitation modernization, aquatic environment restoration, and climate adaptation across the territory. 43 operations planned including water reserve creation, network renewal, and pollution reduction.
• Département du DoubscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partner in Contrat Eau & Climat 2025-2027, contributing to financing water infrastructure and environmental projects on the territory.
• ARS Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional health agency leading 'Ordonnance verte' project for pregnant women combining endocrine disruptor prevention with local organic food access. One of 4 laureats selected regionally.
• Grand BelfortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterconnected water supply partner receiving up to 2/3 of its water supply from Mathay plant during periods of tension. Collaborative water security efforts.
• Syndicat Intercommunal des Eaux d'AbbévillersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Contrat Eau & Climat, contributing to water infrastructure development and resource protection.
• Syndicat Mixte de l'Abbaye des Trois RoisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in water management and environmental protection initiatives under the Contrat Eau & Climat.
• Football Club Sochaux-MontbéliardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sports development and stadium Bonal. Joint initiatives including 'Mercredis du Foot' youth program and cycling mobility promotion to sporting events.
• L'AxonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sports and events venue (3,000 seats) hosting concerts, sporting events including Trial Indoor Champions Cup, and cultural events.
• La CitédocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquatic and wellness center offering swimming, wellness services, and hosting events like Poulpy's Party for cycling promotion.
• Vergers VivantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partnered for Damassine nature house operations, orchards preservation, and local fruit sector development. Co-organizes events including Damassine reopening celebrations.
• Ma scène nationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational stage theater network contributing to cultural development across the territory.
• Le MolococoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcert venue and cultural space for music and performing arts programming.
• Pavillon des sciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience museum and educational center contributing to scientific culture and outreach programs.
• Chambre d'Agriculture du Doubs et du Territoire de BelfortflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-holder of PAT Level 2 recognition with shared ambition for sustainable agriculture and local food systems. Joint initiatives include Marchés du Soir (40 producers, 257 markets since 2011), mutualization projects between farmers and food aid actors, and agricultural test spaces.
• Commune d'ExincourtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality partner in Contrat Eau & Climat for water infrastructure development.
• Commune de Saint-Maurice-ColombierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality partner in Contrat Eau & Climat for water management and environmental protection.
• Commune de Vieux-CharmontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality partner in Contrat Eau & Climat, also hosting composting facility.
• Région Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner in 'Ordonnance verte' initiative supporting health-environment integration.
• FeMASCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner in 'Ordonnance verte' project implementation.
• Assurance MaladiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partner contributing to 'Ordonnance verte' health prevention initiative.
• L'Agence d'urbanisme du Pays de Montbéliard (ADU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban planning agency contributing to territorial development and planning strategies.
• CODEV (Conseil de développement)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner112-member development council (2026-2028) organized in 7 commissions, chaired by Marie-Christine Clerc-Gevrey. Provides prospective and transversal reflection to enrich territorial projects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia: Global water and environmental-services incumbent that already operates the Société des Eaux du Pays de Montbéliard and supports smart-meter deployment in PMA. Direct counterpart for the water DSP and a benchmark for outsourced service economics.
• Dijon Métropole: Larger and more urbanized communauté d'agglomération in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offering a more mature smart-territory and sustainable-mobility reference point. Useful for benchmarking Plan de Mobilité and SIIViM-type digital initiatives.
• SUEZ (water & waste services): Global incumbent operating delegated water and waste services across France. Comparable as a wholesale operator/technology counterpart for the contracted water (Veolia) and waste-management partners already working with PMA, and benchmark for unit economics.

Direct peers

• Grand Belfort: Neighboring communauté d'agglomération in Nord Franche-Comté with overlapping territory and a mutual water-dependency relationship (PMA's Mathay plant supplies up to 2/3 of Grand Belfort during stress). Most directly comparable peer for intercommunal cooperation dynamics.
• Grand Besançon Métropole: Communauté d'agglomération of comparable scale in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté operating the same EPCI competencies (water, waste, transport, culture, economic development). Closest functional analog in terms of service breadth and territorial mandate.
• Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération (m2A): Alsatian communauté d'agglomération of similar population (~280k), with comparable industrial-heritage territory profile and a public-service portfolio spanning water, waste, transport, and cultural facilities. Strong model for benchmarking PAYT waste reforms and renewable-fuel transitions.
• Saint-Étienne Métropole: Industrial-heritage communauté d'agglomération of similar population (~400k) with comparable challenges around post-industrial transition, cultural regeneration, and PAT-style food policy. A close analog for the 29% industrial-jobs concentration dynamic.
• Valenciennes Métropole: Industrial-heritage communauté d'agglomération in Hauts-de-France of comparable size, with similar profiles in water management, waste (including PAYT adoption), and cultural/sports facility portfolios anchored around a Ligue 1/2 football club.

Regional players

• Roannais Agglomération: Smaller communauté d'agglomération in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with a comparable blend of industrial legacy, water-network service, and cultural programming. Useful as a smaller-scale operational benchmark for PAYT and bioethanol-fleet transitions.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Vesoul: Smaller communauté d'agglomération in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Relevant as a regional peer for comparing PAT-style food-territory programs and the same departmental/regional co-funding dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/paysmontbeliard
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/paysdemontbeliard
• Facebookfacebook.com/jaimelepaysdemontbeliard
• Instagraminstagram.com/paysmontbeliard

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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