LES PETITS DEBROUILLARDS GRAND EST

What LES PETITS DEBROUILLARDS GRAND EST does

Les Petits Débrouillards Grand Est is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2003 and headquartered in Maxeville, France, operating as the Grand Est regional branch of the national Association Française des Petits Débrouillards movement. With 32 employees and four physical antennas in Strasbourg (regional headquarters, Bas-Rhin), Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin), Epinal (Vosges), and Metz (Moselle), the association delivers hands-on science education, civic training, and digital literacy programs across all ten departments of the Grand Est region. Its product portfolio spans structured training programs (Formation Initiation à la Démarche Éducative, Formations Civiques et Citoyennes for Service Civique volunteers at 50€/volunteer/day, Opération JardiBiodiv at 250€/participant), mobile outreach programs (Le Science Tour, Numerik'Tour with the 'Guss le Bus' truck, Département Virtuel), youth programs (Clubs, Mini-stages at 65€+5€ membership, Cités Débrouillardes), public engagement (Cafés des Sciences, science birthday parties, Ateliers Repair'PC), and pedagogical toolkits (mallettes pédagogiques on biodiversity, water, citizenship). Target audiences include children aged 6–12, teenagers, seniors, educators and animators, and organizations hosting Service Civique volunteers.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership fees from families and individuals, unit-priced training services sold to organizations hosting civic volunteers, and one-time workshop participation fees for children's mini-stages. The organization also receives institutional funding from the French Ministry of Cities for the Quartier d'Été program in priority neighborhoods and from the Conseil Départemental de Meurthe et Moselle for civic training. Distribution occurs via direct local antennas, partner venues (social centers, schools, municipalities, cultural spaces), and online registration through the HelloAsso platform. Partnerships extend to social centers (Centre social Lavoisier-Brustlein in Mulhouse, Centre social Lucie Aubrac in Saint-Dié, AFGSCO), the Ecole des Enfants Hospitalisés at CHU Hautepierre in Strasbourg, German cross-border counterparts (Rasselbande, Förderverein Science und Technologie e.V), and local entities such as SOMCO. The marketing mix is community-led, relying on the website, a regional newsletter (La lettre d'information), and participation in public festivals (Fête de la Science, Festival International de Géographie). No proprietary technology, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are evidenced; the core technology is a pedagogical methodology rooted in active learning, experimental inquiry, and éducation populaire.

Name

LES PETITS DEBROUILLARDS GRAND EST

Legal name

Les Petits Débrouillards Grand Est

Website

https://lespetitsdebrouillardsgrandest.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les Petits Débrouillards Grand Est is a French non-profit association delivering hands-on science education, civic training, and digital literacy programs to children, youth, educators, and community organizations across the Grand Est region via four regional antennas, mobile programs, and public-sector partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA)

Keywords

• Science education programs
• Youth science workshops
• Civic training services
• Educational outreach activities
• Mobile science laboratories

Headquarters

HQ city

Epinal

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for families and individuals to participate in activities and clubs
2. Training Services: Professional training courses for educators and animators, including civic and citizen training (Formations Civiques et Citoyennes), with fees charged to organizations hosting service civique volunteers
3. Workshop Participation Fees: Fees for mini-stages and summer camps for children (e.g., 65€ + 5€ membership for Apprentis Chimistes workshop)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LES PETITS DEBROUILLARDS GRAND EST is a regional non-profit association that delivers hands-on, experiment-based science education activities for children, youth, and families across the Grand Est region of France. The organization operates local antennas, mobile laboratories, and partner-based training programs covering digital literacy, biodiversity, and civic engagement, while also providing accredited training for organizations hosting Service Civique volunteers and educators.

Product overview

LES PETITS DEBROUILLARDS GRAND EST is a regional branch of a French science education association operating across the Grand Est region of France. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of science education programs and services including: structured training programs for animators and volunteers (Formation Initiation, Formations Civiques et Citoyennes, Opération JardiBiodiv training); mobile and outreach programs (Le Science Tour, Département Virtuel, Numerik'Tour); youth development initiatives (Cités Débrouillardes, science clubs, mini-workshops during school holidays); public engagement activities (Cafés des Sciences, science birthday parties); digital inclusion programs (Repair'PC workshops, La Science en Bas de Chez Toi); and educational resources (pedagogical catalogs, JardiBiodiv toolkit). The organization primarily serves children, youth, families, schools, and community organizations across the Grand Est territory including departments 08, 10, 51, 52, 54, 55, 57, 67, 68, and 88.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Initiation à la Démarche Éducative des Petits Débrouillards Three-day accredited training program introducing participants to the active, hands-on educational approach of Les Petits Débrouillards, designed for educators and animators.
• Formations Civiques et Citoyennes (FCC) Mandatory civic training delivered to Service Civique volunteers hosted by partner organizations, covering values of the Republic, French institutions, and citizen engagement.
• Formation Opération JardiBiodiv Specialized training program on biodiversity and gardening sciences, accompanied by a pedagogical binder (classeur), aimed at animators and educators.
• DV - Département Virtuel Self-paced digital learning program allowing participants to progress independently through online modules on scientific themes.
• LST - Le Science Tour Mobile laboratory truck touring schools and public venues across the Grand Est region to deliver interactive science activities to children and families.
• Cités Débrouillardes Multi-year engagement program for youth involving scientific projects, civic engagement, and field activities within their local communities.
• Clubs Petits Débrouillards Recurring science clubs hosted in local antennas where children explore scientific themes through experiments and group activities.
• Mini-stages scientifiques Short holiday science workshops (stages) offering children themed multi-day scientific experiences during school breaks.
• Cafés des Sciences Open public discussion events where citizens meet researchers to debate scientific topics in an accessible format.
• Anniversaires débrouillards Birthday party packages delivering themed science activities and experiments for children at association venues or partner locations.
• Ateliers Repair'PC Repair café-style workshops where participants learn to diagnose, repair, and upgrade personal computers with volunteer guidance.
• Numerik'Tour Mobile digital education initiative delivering coding, digital citizenship, and technology awareness sessions to youth across the region.
• La Science en Bas de Chez Toi Community-rooted science program bringing neighborhood-level experimental activities to local residents and families.
• Kidslab by EH Children's digital experimentation program branded under the Kidslab identity, offering interactive tech and science activities for kids.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SOMCO (Mulhouse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cité Débrouillarde summer program in Mulhouse, providing science activities for youth in underserved neighborhoods
• Centre social AFGSCO (Mulhouse)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for La Science en Bas de Chez Toi program in Mulhouse neighborhoods
• Rasselbande (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational German partner for intercultural youth exchanges and collaborative projects
• Förderverein Science und Technologie e.V (Rust, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for science activities in hospitals, including collaboration with CHU Hautepierre
• Conseil Départemental de Meurthe et MoselleminorOthersFinancial support for Civic and Citizenship Training (FCC) programs in the Meurthe et Moselle department
• Ministry of Cities (France)minorOthersSupport for Quartier d'Eté program providing summer science activities in priority neighborhoods

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universcience: Major French public institution operating the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie and Palais de la Découverte — broader incumbent in science popularization, serving overlapping audiences (children, families, schools) with a wider portfolio including museums and digital content.

Regional players

• Fermat Science: Science popularization center in Beaumont-de-Lomagne focused on mathematics and sciences with school programs and public events — comparable in mission (rural regional science education, school programs, family events) but operating in southwestern France.
• Espace des Sciences (Rennes): Regional science center in Brittany operating exhibitions, school programs, and events — comparable as a regionally-focused science popularization operator with overlapping programs (clubs, school workshops, public events) but serving a different French region.

Direct peers

• La Main à la Pâte: French foundation promoting inquiry-based science education in primary schools, operating a national network of trained teachers and pedagogical resources — directly comparable mission and target audience (children, educators) with national vs. regional scope.
• Les Savanturiers: French educational program enabling school classes to conduct real research projects with scientists — comparable in combining citizen-science pedagogy, school-based delivery, and researcher collaboration, particularly overlapping on the JardiBiodiv-style participatory science offerings.
• Centre-Sciences (CCSTI national network): National head office of France's Centres de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle — directly comparable as a network delivering non-formal science education through regional partners, festivals, and public engagement events across France.

Others

• Réseau Canopé: French national educational resources network under the Ministry of Education — adjacent enabling player that produces pedagogical toolkits, trains teachers, and could be a partner or competitor in the educator-training and pedagogical-resource category.
• Fête de la Science: Nationwide annual science festival organized by the French Ministry of Higher Education — Les Petits Débrouillards Grand Est actively participates in this event; comparable as a science-engagement channel and ecosystem event rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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