La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest

What La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest does

La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest is a non-profit territorial initiative (association) that coordinates the technology and startup ecosystem of western Brittany across four cities — Brest, Lannion, Morlaix, and Quimper. It was established around 2019 (originally branded "French Tech Brest+" before a 2023 rebrand to its current name) and has held the national French Tech label continuously since 2015, most recently being relabeled in May 2026 as one of 19 French Tech Capitals for the 2026-2028 period. The organization is operationally delivered through three technopoles — Technopôle Brest-Iroise, Technopole Anticipa (Lannion-Guingamp), and Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille — and is governed by a 13+ member board representing scale-ups, support structures, academia, and ETIs, under the presidency of Charles Cabillic (founder of W3 & Epopée).

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; it operates as a community-driven aggregator that animates the regional innovation ecosystem through a portfolio of branded programs and physical infrastructure. Its flagship programs include AI Days (annual AI conference since 2020), Job Connect (tech recruitment fair, ~500 attendees), Ouest Startups (pre-acceleration program), Ticket to Pitch (startup-ETI matchmaking, 70+ ETI participants since 2016), Solutions4Good (impact challenge, 7 editions, 194+ projects, 80%+ creation rate among laureates), Impact Day (responsible digital), and Femmes & Numérique (gender diversity). It also operates or co-manages four co-working/event spaces — Le Totem (Brest), La Cantine (Quimper), Le Switch (Lannion), and Quai 5 (Morlaix) — and publishes a startup directory, job board, and monthly newsletter via Sendinblue.

The business model is non-commercial: the initiative is funded by public institutions (Région Bretagne, Brest Métropole, Lannion-Trégor Communauté, Quimper Bretagne Occidentale, Morlaix Communauté) and European FEDER grants, supplemented by private partner contributions from Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, Naval Group, Sopra Steria, INPI France, SNCF, EDIH Bretagne, and others who pay for visibility and association with thematic events. Services to startups and individuals are free; partner enterprises pay to support specific actions in exchange for ecosystem branding. The organization's customer base is consequently ecosystem participants rather than commercial buyers — early-stage founders seeking pre-acceleration and visibility, ETIs seeking innovative solutions and tech talent, and job seekers and students pursuing digital careers.

Name

La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest

Legal name

French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest

Website

https://ft-brestbretagneouest.bzh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest is a non-profit association that coordinates the startup and tech ecosystem of western Brittany across Brest, Lannion, Morlaix, and Quimper, delivering programs (AI Days, Job Connect, Ouest Startups, Solutions4Good, Ticket to Pitch) and co-working spaces for founders, ETIs, and job seekers, funded by public institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Ecosystem Coordination

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL), Virtual Recruitment Events, Fairs & Webinar Platforms (EDAIACAF)

Keywords

• Startup ecosystem coordination
• Tech community animation
• Innovation support programs
• Business matchmaking events
• Pre-acceleration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding and institutional grants: La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest is primarily funded by public institutions including the Région Bretagne, Brest Métropole, Lannion-Trégor Communauté, Quimper Bretagne Occidentale, and Morlaix Communauté. The organization also receives European funding (FEDER). As a non-profit ecosystem initiative, it does not generate commercial revenue from products or services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest coordinates the digital and innovation ecosystem of western Brittany by organizing flagship events (AI Days, Job Connect, Ticket to Pitch, Impact Day, Solutions4Good, Ouest Startups, Femmes & Numérique), running pre-acceleration and business matchmaking programs for startups and enterprises, maintaining a startup directory for visibility, and operating four coworking and event spaces across Brest, Lannion, Morlaix, and Quimper. It delivers national French Tech programs (French Tech Tremplin, Je Choisis la French Tech, French Tech Central, Pacte Parité) locally and serves as the unifying brand and coordination body for the territory's three technopoles and broader innovation network.

Product overview

La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest is a community organization that animates the digital ecosystem of western Brittany (Brest, Lannion, Morlaix, Quimper), bringing together startups, companies, investors, accelerators, and public actors. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and services including: the Annuaire startups directory for visibility; AI Days annual conference for AI education; Job Connect for tech recruitment; Ouest Startups pre-acceleration program; Solutions4Good impact challenge; Ticket to Pitch business matchmaking; Impact Day for responsible digital practices; and Femmes & Numérique for gender diversity. Physical spaces include coworking facilities (Le Totem in Brest, La Cantine Quimper, Le Switch Lannion, Quai 5 Morlaix) managed by local technopoles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Days: Annual event dedicated to artificial intelligence, organized since 2020.
• Ouest Startups
• Ticket to Pitch
• Job Connect
• Solutions4Good
• Impact Day
• Femmes & Numérique

Products and services

• Annuaire startups A directory of innovative startups and companies in the Finistère and Côtes d'Armor regions, allowing startups to register and be referenced to gain visibility in the ecosystem.
• AI Days Annual event dedicated to artificial intelligence, bringing together professionals and students for conferences, demos, and visits around AI technologies to inform and sensitize about AI topics.
• Job Connect Event dedicated to employment and training in digital professions in western Brittany, mobilizing the digital ecosystem and facilitating recruitment between companies and talent.
• Ouest Startups Pre-acceleration program for project carriers in western Brittany, providing 5 in-person workshops, e-learning platform access, ecosystem networking, and a closing pitch event.
• Solutions4Good National challenge for impact-driven innovation projects, including open call for projects, 4-week bootcamp with coaching and mentorship, and final event with up to €8,000 in prizes.
• Ticket to Pitch Business matchmaking event connecting regional ETIs and SMEs with innovative startups for pre-qualified meetings, buyer pitches, and business development opportunities.
• Impact Day Event dedicated to responsible digital practices, bringing together digital and RSE professionals to explore eco-design, accessibility, sustainable AI, and digital sustainability themes.
• Femmes & Numérique Event promoting gender diversity in digital professions, organized with ENI Ecole Informatique to inform about tech careers and encourage entrepreneurship.
• Quai 5 Coworking space in Morlaix near the TGV station, offering shared workspaces, meeting rooms, and quality services for entrepreneurs and remote workers.
• Le Switch Coworking space in Lannion at Maison des Entreprises, offering flexible formulas for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and telecommuters with open spaces and meeting rooms.
• La Cantine Quimper Shared workspace in Quimper offering coworking solutions for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and telecommuters in a green area, fostering synergies between workers.
• Le Totem Hub at Ateliers des Capucins in Brest, serving as a meeting place for ecosystem actors with event space, coworking, and room rental.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ startup projects created per year in the ecosystem
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• INPI FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle) partners with La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest to help startups and businesses protect their intellectual property. INPI is featured as a key partner at AI Days, supporting companies in strategic IP protection related to emerging technologies and AI. The partnership also involves participation in Ticket to Pitch and other ecosystem events to meet new Breton startups and build relationships with the local support network.
• PolariasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolaria is featured as a partner of AI Days, democratizing conversational and generative AI with a profoundly human, ethical, and territory-focused approach. Polaria develops AI-based solutions for businesses and is an active member of the local ecosystem.
• Naval GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaval Group is a partner of AI Days, bringing its perspective as an industrial leader based in Brest investing heavily in cutting-edge technologies, cybersecurity, AI, and autonomous systems. Naval Group is also featured on the become-a-partner page as a partner supporting ecosystem actions, leveraging the partnership for employer branding to attract tech talents.
• Sopra SteriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSopra Steria, a major player in digital transformation, partners with AI Days to accompany businesses and institutions in the concrete and responsible integration of artificial intelligence. Sopra Steria contributes expertise and visibility to the ecosystem event.
• EDIH BretagnesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDIH (European Digital Innovation Hub) Bretagne partners with AI Days to help Breton businesses accelerate their digital transformation and experiment with AI technologies closest to actual needs on the ground. EDIH Bretagne organizes TUTO CYBER & IA workshops in partnership with the Technopoles.
• SNCFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSNCF (specifically the 574 Centre & Ouest direction) is listed as a partner supporting French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest actions. The partnership strengthens territorial anchoring of innovation, fosters synergies with local startups, and supports the digital transformation of the SNCF Group.
• Technopôle Brest IroisecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of the three operating technopoles of La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest. Technopôle Brest Iroise has been accompanying entrepreneurs in developing their activities through innovation for 30 years. It animates collective actions, fosters complementarity between partners, and strengthens links between research and business for the territory's innovative development.
• Technopole Anticipa (Lannion-Guingamp)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of the three operating technopoles of La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest. Anticipa supports innovation and economic development in the Lannion-Guingamp territory, operating the Le Switch co-working space, organizing the #WORKInLannion job board, and delivering programs including Master Classes and Solutions4Good.
• Technopole Quimper-CornouaillecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOne of the three operating technopoles of La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest. With 35 years of experience in economic development through innovation, Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille accompanies the creation and development of innovative businesses, offering personalized support services and access to innovation funding.
• ADN OuestsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerADN Ouest co-organizes Job Connect events with La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest, mobilizing the digital ecosystem and highlighting the diversity of tech careers while facilitating recruitment.
• ENI Ecole InformatiquesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerENI Ecole Informatique co-pilots the 'Femmes & Numérique' program alongside La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest and hosts board meetings at its Quimper campus. ENI also co-organizes the 'Œil de l'Expert·e' technical conference series.
• Mission French TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national Mission French Tech oversees the French Tech label, programs (French Tech Tremplin, Je Choisis la French Tech, French Tech Central, French Tech Next40/120), and network of Capitales and Communautés. La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest is part of this national network and delivers national programs locally.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mission French Tech: National government initiative that labels and supports the Capitales and Communautés French Tech. Comparable as the umbrella program that legitimizes, funds, and certifies the regionalFrench Tech ecosystem.
• France Digitale: National French tech/venture association representing the broader ecosystem. Comparable as a federating body connecting startups, investors, and corporate buyers, but operating at a national rather than regional layer.
• Station F: World's largest startup campus in Paris. Comparable as a startup community aggregator running programs, events, and corporate-startup matchmaking, but at a vastly larger scale and concentrated in a single Paris location.

Direct peers

• French Tech Grand Paris: Federation of French Tech Capitals in the Greater Paris region. Directly comparable as a Capitale French Tech ecosystem coordinator running flagship events, pre-acceleration, and ETI-startup matchmaking across a multi-city territory.
• Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille: Quimper-Cornouaille technopole and co-operator of the French Tech initiative. Comparable as a regional technopole delivering incubation, co-working (La Cantine), and economic development services.
• Technopole Anticipa: Lannion-Guingamp technopole and co-operator of the French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest. Comparable as a territorial innovation agency running co-working (Le Switch), Master Classes, and Solutions4Good.
• French Tech Lyon: Capitale French Tech for the Lyon metropolitan area. Comparable as a multi-city ecosystem coordinator with flagship conference events, pre-acceleration programs, and corporate-startup matchmaking.
• Technopôle Brest-Iroise: One of the three operating technopoles of La French Tech Brest Bretagne Ouest. Comparable as a regional innovation support structure delivering pre-acceleration, incubation, and ecosystem events in western Brittany.
• French Tech Aix-Marseille: Capitale French Tech for the Aix-Marseille-Provence territory. Closely comparable as a regional ecosystem coordinator delivering AI Days, Job Connect equivalents, and ETI-startup matchmaking with public funding.
• French Tech Toulouse: Capitale French Tech for the Toulouse-Occitanie region. Comparable as a region-wide ecosystem coordinator combining event programming, pre-acceleration, and corporate partnership management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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