MSA Services BFC

What MSA Services BFC does

MSA Services Bourgogne Franche-Comté (MSA Services BFC) is a non-profit association under French law (loi 1901) founded in 2010 by MSA Bourgogne and joined in 2013 by MSA Franche-Comté, headquartered at 14 rue Félix Trutat, Dijon. The organization delivers professional training, project accompaniment, and health-prevention services across the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, operating four service lines: Formation professionnelle (workplace health and safety, digital, management), Formation handicap (FALC-adapted modules for ESAT workers), Accompagnement de projets (territorial diagnostics, funding applications, project coordination), and Animation et prévention (Escrimez-Vous!, Relayage à domicile des aidants, oral-health programs). Its portfolio includes more than 25 specialized training modules covering SST first aid, electrical certification, working at heights, chainsaw operation, agricultural tractor driving, AIPR network authorization, ergonomic gestures and postures, CSE, and software skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), plus disability-adapted modules (nutrition, addiction, retirement preparation, oral health).

MSA Services BFC monetizes through unit-priced intra-company sessions (€550–€1,800 per session) and inter-company open enrollment (€195–€600 per participant), with many programs fully subsidized by MSA, CARSAT BFC, ARS BFC, OPCO VIVEA, or OCAPIAT. Distribution is direct: trainers travel to client sites across all eight departments of the region, and the MSA/CARSAT/ARS institutional network plus departmental councils provide a built-in referral channel. A core technical differentiator is the FALC (Facile à Lire et à Comprendre) pedagogical methodology used to make training accessible for workers with intellectual disabilities, alongside QUALIOPI certification held continuously since 2019.

The customer base spans agricultural operations and OPAs, medico-social establishments (ESAT, EHPAD, foyers, IME), local authorities, associations, and informal caregivers. Notable projects include the "Un chez soi-d'abord" Dijon Métropole housing-first initiative (~€1M annual budget, 100+ people housed) coordinated with SDAT, ADEFO, Le Renouveau, and CHS La Chartreuse, and the Relayage à domicile des aidants program (300+ caregivers served, 6,500+ respite hours in 2024). In 2025, the organization reported approximately 900 trainees, 99% satisfaction, 0% dropout, and 100% success on certifying trainings.

Name

MSA Services BFC

Legal name

MSA SERV BOURGOGNE

Website

https://msa-services-bfc.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MSA Services BFC is a non-profit association (loi 1901) created by MSA Bourgogne in 2010 that delivers professional training, project support, and health-prevention services across Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, serving agricultural professionals, medico-social establishments, local authorities, associations, and family caregivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

Keywords

• Professional training services
• Agricultural safety training
• Disability adapted training
• Rural project support
• Health prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Fees: MSA Services BFC generates revenue through fees charged for professional training sessions, both intra-company (on-site at client facilities) and inter-company (open enrollment). Pricing varies by training type, duration, and number of participants. Intra-company sessions range from €550 to €1,800 per session; inter-company sessions range from €195 to €600 per participant.
2. Subsidized and Fully Funded Training (MSA, CARSAT, ARS): Many training programs are fully or partially funded through partnerships with the MSA, CARSAT BFC, and ARS BFC. For example, the 'Tout sourire' oral health program is fully covered by MSA Bourgogne, and the 'Bienvenue à la retraite' retirement preparation module is fully funded by CARSAT BFC. OPCO funding (VIVEA for farmers, OCAPIAT for agricultural workers) also subsidizes training costs for eligible employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MSA Services BFC is a non-profit association (loi 1901) that delivers professional training, project accompaniment, and health prevention services to agricultural, medico-social, and rural territorial stakeholders in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. Its core offerings include workplace safety certifications (SST, electrical habilitation, working at heights, chainsaw, agricultural machinery), digital skills training (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ChatGPT), disability-adapted training for ESAT workers using the FALC methodology, territorial project development support, and health prevention programs for vulnerable populations.

Product overview

MSA Services BFC is a non-profit association (loi 1901) providing professional training, project support, and health prevention services across Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The organization operates four core service lines: (1) Formation professionnelle delivering workplace safety, digital, and management training; (2) Formation handicap providing adapted training for workers with disabilities in ESAT settings; (3) Accompagnement de projets offering territory diagnostics, project development, and funding support; and (4) Animation et prévention delivering health programs including adapted sports (Escrimez-Vous!) and caregiver support. The portfolio includes over 25 specialized training modules covering first aid (SST), electrical certification, work safety, agricultural machinery, IT skills, and mental health. All training services are QUALIOPI-certified since 2019, and the organization serves agricultural professionals, healthcare establishments, local authorities, and social sector actors throughout rural Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation professionnelle (Professional Training) Professional training services covering workplace health and safety, digital skills, and management competencies for agricultural and social sector professionals in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Includes modules on first aid (SST), electrical certification, ergonomics, agricultural machinery, Excel/Word/PowerPoint, ChatGPT, management, and conflict resolution.
• Formation handicap (Disability Training) Adapted training programs for workers with disabilities in ESAT (Établissements et Services d'Aide par le Travail) covering nutrition, oral health, retirement preparation, addiction prevention, and workplace safety, using the FALC (Facile à Lire et à Comprendre) methodology for accessibility.
• Accompagnement de projets (Project Support) Project support and development services for local authorities, associations, healthcare establishments, and agricultural professionals, including territory diagnostics, feasibility studies, funding research, and project coordination across rural Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
• Animation et prévention santé (Health Animation and Prevention) Health animation and prevention services including the 'Escrimez-Vous!' adapted fencing program for elderly residents, caregiver support programs (Relayage à domicile des aidants), and tailored health prevention workshops for vulnerable populations.
• Relayage à domicile des aidants (In-Home Caregiver Respite) In-home respite service providing temporary relief and support for family caregivers of dependent persons across Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, serving over 300 caregivers with more than 6,500 hours of respite in 2024.
• Escrimez-Vous! (Adapted Fencing Program) Adapted fencing program for elderly residents in EHPAD facilities combining physical activity (balance, coordination), cognitive stimulation (memory, concentration), and social interaction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% trainee satisfaction rate in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MSA Franche-Comté (Mutualité Sociale Agricole Franche-Comté)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Joined as a constituent member in 2013, expanding MSA Services BFC's coverage from Bourgogne to the full Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Co-funds regional programs alongside MSA Bourgogne.
• MSA Bourgogne (Mutualité Sociale Agricole Bourgogne)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Founding member and primary institutional partner. MSA Bourgogne created MSA Services BFC as an association loi 1901 in 2010. The MSA provides ongoing co-funding for training programs (e.g., 'Tout sourire' oral health program fully funded by MSA Bourgogne) and serves as a referent for agricultural social protection.
• Présence Verte ConfluencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the board of MSA Services BFC. Provides expertise in senior housing and support services for elderly populations in rural areas.
• Présence Verte Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of MSA Services BFC's board of directors, providing governance oversight alongside MSA entities and Convergence 71.
• Convergence 71coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of MSA Services BFC's board of directors. Convergence 71 is a disability-focused organization contributing expertise in handicap and social inclusion.
• EPNAK (Établissement National des Ainés et de la Personne Handicapée)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted MSA Services BFC's 'Bienvenue à la retraite' training sessions for workers with disabilities in 2025. Represents the medico-social establishment network in the project.
• APAJH (Association pour l'Accueil et le Jugement des Personnes Handicapées)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted MSA Services BFC's 'Bienvenue à la retraite' training sessions for workers with disabilities. APAJH is a major disability advocacy organization.
• SDAT (Service Départemental d'Accueil et de Transition)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated the 'Un chez soi-d'abord' Dijon Métropole project alongside ADEFO, Le Renouveau, and CHS La Chartreuse. MSA Services BFC organized project work, mediation, writing, and GCSMS structure creation.
• ADEFOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Un chez soi-d'abord' Dijon Métropole project, a housing-first initiative for people with psychiatric disorders living on the streets.
• Le RenouveauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Un chez soi-d'abord' Dijon Métropole project, contributing to the initiative for people with psychiatric disorders.
• CHS La ChartreuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Un chez soi-d'abord' Dijon Métropole project, providing psychiatric care expertise for the housing-first initiative.
• URIOPSS CBFC (Union Régionale des Organismes Prefessionnels Sanitaires et Sociaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with MSA Services BFC to accompany the PEP CBFC association in rewriting its associative project.
• CerfranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccounting and advisory firm network for agricultural businesses, listed as a partner on MSA Services BFC's website. Likely a referral or co-marketing partner for agricultural client referrals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AFTRAL: France's largest private training organization for transport, logistics, and workplace safety (SST, habilitations, ADR). Comparable to MSA Services BFC in its SST, electrical, and chainsaw training offerings, but operates at national scale with hundreds of centers.
• AFPA: France's national agency for adult vocational training, offering certified programs across safety, digital, and management. Comparable in training catalog breadth but vastly larger in scale, with nationwide centers and government backing.
• INRS: France's national institute for occupational health and safety research and training reference. Comparable as the upstream reference body whose standards underpin MSA Services BFC's SST and safety training modules, though INRS itself is a research body, not a competing training operator.
• CNFPT: Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale — public-sector training organization for local authority employees in France. Comparable in delivering territorial and public-sector training, though MSA Services BFC serves collectivités through project accompaniment rather than employee training.
• Croix-Rouge française – Formation: The French Red Cross operates a major national training arm delivering SST, first aid, and health prevention certifications. Comparable in SST and disability-sector training offerings, with broader geographic reach and brand recognition.

Others

• Uniformation: OPCO (joint training fund) covering social economy, family childcare, and medico-social sectors. Comparable as a co-funding and training ecosystem partner to MSA Services BFC's medico-social and association clients, though structurally a funder rather than competitor.
• VIVEA: OPCO responsible for funding vocational training for French farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs. Comparable as an ecosystem partner and co-funder of MSA Services BFC's agricultural training, though structurally an OPCO rather than training operator.

Direct peers

• Réseau MSA Services (other regional entities): Other regional MSA Services associations across France (analogous entities to MSA Services BFC but covering other regions). The closest direct peers — same legal structure, same MSA parentage, same training + project support mission — though each operates in its own regional territory with limited overlap.
• PSSM France: National operator of the Mental Health First Aid (Premier Secours en Santé Mentale) program in France. MSA Services BFC delivers PSSM-certified training; PSSM France is the comparable program licensor and adjacent training provider for the same modality.
• ADMR Formation: ADMR is France's leading home-help and caregiver support association network, with its own training arm. Highly comparable to MSA Services BFC's relayage à domicile des aidants and medico-social training portfolio, operating in the same rural territories and serving similar vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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