What Bièvre Isère communauté does

Bièvre Isère communauté is a French public intercommunal authority (Communauté de communes de Bi\u00e8vre Is\u00e8re), established in 2014 and operating as an Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale (EPCI) under the Code Général des Collectivités Territoriales. It is governed by an elected president (Joël Gullon, re-elected July 2020) and a council of delegates from its 50 member communes in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with its headquarters at 1 avenue Roland Garros, Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs. The organisation serves the residents, businesses, and agricultural actors of the 50 communes through a portfolio of statutory public services including drinking water supply and sanitation (93 water sources, 23 wastewater treatment stations, 1,267 km of pipelines), waste management (6 déchèteries with 52 free annual passes per resident), family services (7 crèches, 6 leisure centres, family portal), cultural infrastructure (4 médiathèques, 5 intercommunal libraries, a music school, and a ludothèque), sports and leisure facilities (notably the Aqualib' aquatic centre serving 150,000+ visitors annually, plus a golf course and leisure base), economic development (17 economic activity parks, business support, BI Happy Shopping local voucher program), and ecological transition programs (e-bike rental and purchase incentives, carpooling, forest stewardship in partnership with ONF).

The underlying technology base is a WordPress CMS website (bievre-isere.com) hosting integrated digital service portals for families, libraries, urban planning permits, and employment, supported by Google Fonts, Google reCAPTCHA, YouTube, and Google Maps. There is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability; the only embedded algorithmic feature is third-party license plate recognition at the déchèteries for access control. As a public territorial authority, Bièvre Isère has no parent company, no private shareholders, and no publicly traded shares. Its revenue model is fundamentally public-sector: operational financing is primarily derived from local taxation (taxe d'habitation, foncier, contribution économique territoriale/CFE), intergovernmental dotations and subsidies, and — selectively — user fees (e.g., a €12 daily fishing card and annual fishing licenses, leisure centre fees). Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the consolidated level. The entity employs 124 staff and maintains a public procurement framework (marchés publics) for outsourced works and services. Its recent strategic posture emphasises ecological transition, mobility, and renovation of community infrastructure, alongside sustained partnership activity with regional bodies (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Orientation, ONF, Chambre d'agriculture de l'Isère, AGEDEN, Alpes Isère Habitat).

Name

Bièvre Isère communauté

Legal name

Communauté de communes de Bièvre Isère

Website

https://bievre-isere.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bièvre Isère communauté is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) serving the residents, businesses, and agricultural sector of 50 communes in the Isère department through water, sanitation, waste, cultural, sports, family, mobility, and economic development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government and Public Administration

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL), Environmental Public Health (Food Safety, Water Quality, Sanitation) (BPAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Waste management services
• Water sanitation utilities
• Community cultural programs
• Local economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bièvre Isère communauté is a public intercommunal authority that delivers essential local government services to residents across 50 communes. Its portfolio spans water and sanitation utilities, household waste management, cultural and recreational facilities (libraries, aquatic centre, music school, golf, leisure base), early childhood and youth services, economic development support for local businesses, and ecological transition initiatives. Services are funded through local taxation and government subsidies, with nominal fees on selected offerings.

Product overview

Bièvre Isère communauté operates as an intercommunal community (collectivité territoriale) providing public services across 50 communes in the Bièvre-Isère region of France. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of services organized into several categories: (1) Environmental services including waste management through 6 déchèteries, water/sanitation infrastructure with 93 water sources and 1,267 km of pipelines; (2) Cultural and recreational facilities including Aqualib' aquatic center, 4 médiathèques and 5 intercommunal libraries, a ludothèque, music school, and sports facilities including a golf course and leisure base; (3) Family services including childcare facilities (crèches), family portals, and youth programs; (4) Public administration services including France Services access point, urban planning, and economic development support. This is not a technology product company but rather a local government authority providing essential public services through both physical infrastructure and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqualib': Intercommunal aquatic center and fitness facility located in La Côte Saint-André, managed by Bièvre Isère, opened in 2008 and welcoming over 150,000 users annually.
• BI Happy Shopping
• Ludothèque de Bièvre Isère

Products and services

• Aqualib' Aquatic Centre Intercommunal aquatic centre and fitness facility managed by Bièvre Isère, welcoming over 150,000 visitors annually across its aquatic, fitness, and wellness spaces.
• Water and Sanitation Services (Eau et Assainissement) Water supply and sanitation services managing 93 water sources and wells, 23 wastewater treatment stations, and 1,267 km of pipelines across the territory, serving all 50 communes.
• Déchèteries (Waste Disposal Centres) Six household waste disposal facilities operating under license plate recognition access control, providing 52 free annual passages to residents of the 50 communes.
• Médiathèques and Intercommunal Libraries Public library network of 4 main médiathèques and 5 intercommunal libraries providing public access to books, media, and cultural programs across the territory.
• École de Musique (Music School) Music school offering instruction and cultural programs, with annual festivals showcasing student performances.
• Ludothèque (Intercommunal Toy Library) Intercommunal toy library offering games lending, outdoor events like Ludik'été, and mobile gaming stations across various locations.
• Golf de la Bièvre Golf course facility offering introductory sessions and golf programs for residents and visitors.
• Base de Loisirs (Leisure Base) Leisure base with fishing ponds, camping facilities, and outdoor activities, hosting events including Berlioz Festival concerts.
• France Services Hub Single-access point for administrative services providing support for paperwork, government procedures, and public service access.
• Family Portal (Portail Familles) Online family portal for managing childcare, recreational activities, and family-related administrative services.
• Job Board (Offres d'emploi) Job listing platform featuring employment opportunities from Bièvre Isère itself and local businesses in the territory, with supporting Café de l'emploi events.
• Electric Bike Program (Vélo à Assistance Électrique) Electric bike rental and purchase incentive programs supporting sustainable mobility alternatives to individual car use.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes OrientationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Orientation to bring the Caravane des métiers (careers roadshow) to the Bièvre Isère territory. The initiative allows students, job seekers, parents, and career changers to discover professions and training pathways through interactive demonstrations and professional encounters.
• Chambre d'agriculture de l'IsèreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organisation of film screenings such as 'La Théorie du Boxeur' documentary, inviting reflection on agricultural sectors, water sharing, meat consumption, soil preservation, and biodiversity. Joint initiative between Bièvre Isère and the Chamber of Agriculture.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ONF for the 'Forêts en scène' festival, including participative tree-planting events in Chatonnay communal forest. ONF manages forestry operations while Bièvre Isère provides community engagement and event coordination.
• AGEDEN (Association Générale d' Economie d'Energie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AGEDEN's Info Energie service to organise thermographic evenings where residents can learn to use thermal cameras and identify home insulation issues. Thermo-kits are available for loan after the sessions.
• Alpes Isère HabitatminorOthersSocial housing operator receiving €20,000 in financial aid from Bièvre Isère for the renovation of 10 housing units at Les Millandières residence in Pajay, including pellet stove installation, electric heating replacement, window upgrades, and attic insulation.
• Commune de PlanminorOthersCommune of Plan receiving €15,000 in aid from Bièvre Isère for the comprehensive renovation of an old town hall into 3 rental housing units (including 2 accessible for persons with reduced mobility), improving the building from energy class F to C.
• Le Tacot Bièvre Valloire MobilitécoreOthersAnnual subsidy of €22,980 (€0.40 per inhabitant for 2026) to this Viriville-based association which provides sustainable mobility solutions with a social integration mission, addressing transportation difficulties for residents facing mobility challenges.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lyon Métropole: Major metropolitan authority covering 59 communes in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with the full spectrum of water, sanitation, waste, culture, sports, and economic development services. Useful benchmark for service diversification and digital infrastructure at scale.
• Saint-Étienne Métropole: Metropolitan authority in neighbouring Loire department delivering water, sanitation, waste, transport, culture, and economic development across 53 communes. Comparable public-service portfolio at a larger metropolitan scale, useful for benchmarking service breadth.
• Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole: Large metropolitan authority in Isère department providing water, waste, transport, culture, and economic development services to ~450,000 residents across 49 communes. Directly comparable as a French intercommunal delivering the same categories of public services at a larger scale within the same region.

Direct peers

• Vienne Condrieu Agglomération: Agglomeration community in the northern Isère / Rhône corridor providing water, sanitation, waste, culture, and economic development to ~90,000 residents across 18 communes. Comparable multi-service intercommunal model at similar territorial scale.
• Communauté de communes Entre Bièvre et Rhône: Adjacent intercommunal authority covering communes between the Bièvre and Rhône valleys in Isère, offering similar public service bundles (water, waste, culture, family services). Most directly comparable in scale and service mix to Bièvre Isère.
• Pays du Grésivaudan: Intercommunal authority serving ~100,000 residents across 43 communes in Isère, providing water, waste, childcare, culture, and economic development services. Highly comparable in territorial scale, competencies, and Isère departmental context.
• Communauté de communes du Pilat Rhodanien: Neighbouring intercommunal authority in the Loire/Rhône area serving rural communes with similar bundled competencies including water, waste, and family services. Comparable scale, rural profile, and intercommunal structure.
• Ardèche Rhône Coiron: Rural intercommunal authority in nearby Ardèche/Drôme delivering water, waste, family, and cultural services to small communes. Comparable rural multi-service delivery model and scale to Bièvre Isère.
• Communauté de communes du Pays Voironnais: Neighbouring Isère intercommunal serving ~95,000 residents across 31 communes, providing water, waste, culture, sports, and economic development services. Closest comparable peer given shared Isère geography, similar scale, and overlapping compétences.

Regional players

• Communauté d'agglomération de Bourg-en-Bresse: Agglomeration community in Ain department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region) providing water, waste, culture, and economic development services to a comparable population base. Useful regional peer for benchmarking intercommunal service delivery in the same région.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bievreisere
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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