Smiage

What Smiage does

SMIAGE (Syndicat Mixte pour les Inondations, l'Aménagement et la Gestion de l'Eau maralpin) is a French public territorial basin establishment (Établissement Public Territorial de Bassin, EPTB) created by prefectoral decree on January 1, 2017 and headquartered at 147 boulevard du Mercantour, Nice. It succeeded the Conseil Départemental des Alpes-Maritimes in managing water-related responsibilities and was officially labeled an EPTB by the Rhône-Méditerranée Basin Committee on June 22, 2018. SMIAGE holds a statutory monopoly over integrated water management, flood prevention, and aquatic environment protection for the entire Alpes-Maritimes department, serving 183 communes, 10 intercommunal structures (EPCI), the Département, and Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur.

The organization's technical platform combines real-time hydrometeorological monitoring and forecasting with hydraulic infrastructure management. Core systems include the RAINPOL radar (Novimet, ~€200K/year) integrated with IRSTEA/INRAE's GRD rainfall-runoff model and ZPHI software; the new-generation Info Météo 06 radar deployed in June 2026 at Mont Vial; the RHYTMME Mediterranean-mountain radar; a 24/7 operational on-call service backed by 15 telemetry stations on the Siagne basin alone (7 rain gauges, 11 level sensors); and PREDICT Services (founded 2006 by Airbus Defence & Space, BRL, and Météo France) for crisis-management decision support. SMIAGE also co-manages Natura 2000 sites (Cap Martin, Gorges de la Siagne, Basse Vallée du Var), executes PAPI flood-prevention programs, the SAGE planning schemes, and the STEPRIM mountain-risk strategy, and runs the Régie des Eaux Alpes Azur Mercantour (REAAM) for water and sanitation services.

As a public-law entity, SMIAGE has no commercial pricing model. It is funded through member contributions, departmental and regional subsidies, Agence de l'eau financing, and European funds (FEDER, Interreg Alcotra). Identified capital programs include the €36.12M HT Var dike reinforcement (2009–2021), ~€3M TTC emergency Saint-Laurent-du-Var works, ~€760K Cians riverbank stabilization, and STEP construction at Ascros, Entraunes, and Daluis. SMIAGE operates under the presidency of Charles-Ange Ginesy and is governed by a Comité Syndical of member representatives; it is not a privately owned company and has no parent entity.

Name

Smiage

Legal name

SMIAGE (Syndicat Mixte pour les Inondations, l'Aménagement et la Gestion de l'Eau maralpin)

Website

https://smiage.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SMIAGE is a French public territorial basin establishment (EPTB) created in 2017 that manages water resources, flood prevention, and aquatic environment protection across the Alpes-Maritimes department, serving 183 communes, 10 intercommunal structures, and the Department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flood Prevention and Water Resource Management Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Management (EUAEAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Flood risk management
• Water resource management
• Hydrometeorological monitoring
• Aquatic environment protection
• Public water services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nice

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SMIAGE is a French public territorial basin establishment (EPTB) that manages water resources, flood prevention, and aquatic environment protection across the Alpes-Maritimes department. It delivers 24/7 hydrometeorological monitoring and flood warning systems, operational on-call services, hydraulic infrastructure management, and environmental planning to 183 communes and 10 intercommunal structures (EPCI). Its core offering centers on real-time rainfall and river monitoring via radar tools (RAINPOL, Info Météo 06), predictive hydrometeorological services, mass population alerting, and crisis management assistance for local authorities.

Product overview

SMIAGE (Syndicat Mixte pour les Inondations, l'Aménagement et la Gestion de l'Eau maralpin) is a public territorial basin establishment (EPTB) managing water resources, flood prevention, and aquatic environment protection across the Alpes-Maritimes department. The organization operates as a unified public service offering hydrometeorological monitoring and alert systems, operational on-call services, hydraulic infrastructure management, and environmental planning tools. Its portfolio includes flood alert systems, water quality bulletins (Info Eau), interactive mapping tools (InfoEau06), population alert systems, Natura 2000 site management, and European cooperation projects. The core offering centers on real-time monitoring via radar tools (RAINPOL), predictive hydrometeorological services, and crisis management assistance for 183 municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Système d'alerte local de crues de la Siagne (Local Flood Alert System) 24/7 hydrometeorological monitoring and flood alert service for the Siagne river basin, tracking rainfall and water levels in real time to alert authorities of flood risk.
• Astreinte opérationnelle (Operational On-Call Service) Regulatory on-call service providing hydrometeorological surveillance of dikes and hydraulic structures, post-flood patrol reconnaissance, and watercourse monitoring for the Siagne basin.
• Système d'appel en nombre des populations (Téléalerte) Mass population notification tool for crisis communication, supporting SMS, email, fax, and voice messages via smartphone, tablet, or computer, with pre-parametrized alert scenarios.
• Outils radars (RAINPOL Radar Tools) Radar-based real-time rainfall monitoring tools including MétéoFrance data, the RHYTMME radar for mountain/Mediterranean hydrometeorology, and the RAINPOL system developed by Novimet for precise rainfall measurement and flood prediction.
• PREDICT Services Real-time hydrometeorological risk management assistance tool provided to 183 municipalities and 10 EPCI, offering precipitation data, climate warnings, communal mobilization recommendations, and crisis management consultation.
• Info Météo 06 Radar Next-generation weather radar installed at Mont Vial providing meteorological and hydrological protection across the SMIAGE territory.
• InfoEau06 Interactive Map Platform (Cartothèque) Interactive map platform providing access to water-related data and cartographic resources for the Alpes-Maritimes territory.
• Bulletin Info Eau Quarterly information bulletin on water resources and aquatic environments in the Maralpin territory, providing updates on water resource status and aquatic environment conditions.
• Régie des Eaux Alpes Azur Mercantour (REAAM) Water utility managing water supply, drinking water treatment plants, and sanitation services for member communes.
• Natura 2000 Site Management (Cap Martin, Gorges de la Siagne, Basse Vallée du Var) Co-management and animation of Natura 2000 protected sites (Cap Martin, Gorges de la Siagne, Basse Vallée du Var) designated under the EU Habitats Directive, covering marine protected areas, aquatic environments, and wetland biodiversity.

Quantifiable outcome

• €36.12M invested in Var River dike reinforcement program covering 13.9 km of dikes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• CA de la Riviera Française (CARF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Co-management of Cap Martin Marine Protected Area (1,925 hectares Natura 2000 site) since December 2023. CARF serves as historical operator and animator; SMIAGE provides co-animation support for second phase.
• Département des Alpes-MaritimescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Primary institutional partner. Transfer of Var River management to SMIAGE on January 1, 2017. Co-funding of 20% for Var dike reinforcement (€7.23M of €36.12M program) and annual funding for hydrometeorological tools. Shared management of Natura 2000 sites.
• NovimetcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeveloper of RAINPOL radar surveillance and forecasting system. SMIAGE uses RAINPOL (€200,000/year) providing real-time precipitation measurement, advected rainfall estimates, and calculated river discharges via ZPHI software suite.
• PREDICT ServicescoreTechnology or Integration4-year market contract for real-time decision support services. Founded 2006 by Airbus Defence & Space, BRL, and Météo France. Provides 24/7/365 expert hydrometeorological crisis management assistance to 183 communes and 10 EPCI.
• IRSTEA (now INRAE)strategicTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped RHYTMME radar system (Radar Hydrométéorologique en Territoire de Montagne et Méditerranéen) and GRD rainfall-runoff model integrated into RAINPOL system for river discharge forecasting.
• Fédération de Pêche des Alpes-MaritimesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implements 'Projet Rivière' educational program with SDIS 06, providing 8 classroom sessions and river fishing days for school children across Pays des Paillons schools.
• Météo-FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationConvention for hydrometeorological forecasting providing 1-2 hour precipitation predictions for Siagne basin. Data exchange with SPC Méditerranée-Est for flood monitoring.
• SPC Méditerranée-EstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService de Prévision des Crues monitoring Var River basin from Villeneuve d'Entreaunes to sea. Data exchange convention for hydrometeorological information sharing.
• Métropole Nice Côte d'AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor member EPCI. SMIAGE protects sanitation network (property of Métropole) through Var dike management. Protects Carros industrial zone and coastal infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institution Charente: Public establishment coordinating water management on the Charente basin. Directly comparable as a French EPTB executing flood prevention, water resource management, and SAGE/PAPI-style planning tools.
• EPTB Seine Grands Lacs: Établissement Public Territorial de Bassin responsible for flood prevention and water resource management across the Seine basin. Comparable in statutory form (EPTB), mission scope (flood prevention, water resource governance), and dependence on multi-tier public funding.
• EPTB Dordogne (EPIDOR): Public establishment managing the Dordogne river basin, including flood prevention and water resource coordination. Comparable in institutional form, mission set, and reliance on departmental and regional co-financing.
• Agence de l'eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse: Water agency that is both a SMIAGE financial partner and the basin-level authority whose perimeter (Rhône-Méditerranée) SMIAGE operates within. Comparable in public environmental mandate and as a counterparty in PAPI/flood co-financing.
• EPTB Loire (Établissement public Loire): Public territorial basin establishment coordinating water management and flood prevention across the Loire basin. Directly comparable as a French EPTB with multi-departmental scope, PAPI-style program execution, and statutory public funding model.
• EPTB Garonne (SMEAG): Syndicat Mixte d'Études et d'Aménagement de la Garonne, a French EPTB managing the Garonne basin. Structurally similar to SMIAGE in legal form, governance by a comité syndical, and integrated flood/water resource mission.
• Institution des Eaux du Rhône (EPTB Rhône): EPTB responsible for integrated water management in the Rhône Mediterranean corridor, overlapping SMIAGE's broader Rhône-Méditerranée Basin Committee geography. Comparable in regulatory positioning and integrated water planning role.

Others

• Météo-France: French national meteorological service and SMIAGE's forecasting convention partner. Comparable as a public hydrometeorological data provider with overlapping territory-wide forecasting mandate and joint data-exchange conventions (SPC Méditerranée-Est).
• BRL (BRL Ingénierie / BRL Exploitation): Water infrastructure and engineering firm co-founder of PREDICT Services and operator of hydraulic infrastructure. Comparable as a French counterpart in water infrastructure design, operation, and hydrometeorological service delivery.

Emerging players

• PREDICT Services: SMIAGE's contracted hydrometeorological decision-support provider (4-year market contract). Comparable as a specialized player delivering real-time crisis-management assistance to communes and EPCIs, with technology heritage from Airbus Defence & Space, BRL, and Météo France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Smiage06
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SMIAGE
• Facebookfacebook.com/smiage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smiage-maralpin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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