What Odeys does

Odeys is a regional cluster association headquartered in Poitiers, France, that supports sustainable construction and urban development across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Founded in 2006 and registered as an association (SIRET 845 192 418 00018), it operates five territorial antennas in Anglet, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Limoges, and Poitiers, connecting more than 300 member organizations spanning architects, engineers, contractors, developers, technical centers, and public authorities. The organization was established with the institutional backing of the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine through its Néo Terra strategy and operates as the regional resource actor for major national programs such as Adapt Bâti Confort (2026), co-implemented by ADEME, CEREMA, and CSTB.

Odeys delivers its services through three integrated lines: network animation (rencontres thématiques, BDNA/QDNA evaluation commissions, petits-déjeuners, and the annual Catalogue Solutions Innovantes), professional training, and project accompaniment using the QBDNA (Quartiers et Bâtiments Durables Nouvelle-Aquitaine) methodology, which includes the ECRAINS health-focused framework. Its training catalog features accredited programs such as Pro-Paille (RFCP-accredited straw construction), Pro-Chanvre (hemp), raw earth construction, bio-inspired urban design co-branded with CEEBIOS, Réemploi (circular economy), and BDNA/QDNA accompanist certifications. Course prices range from €250 HT (Adapt Bâti Confort, member rate) to €1,600 HT (bio-inspired urban design), with member discounts and OPCO/France Travail eligibility (but not CPF).

Odeys is not a technology company and does not develop proprietary software or hardware. Its digital footprint is limited to a Mailchimp-powered monthly newsletter with 1,000+ subscribers, a website resource center, and standard social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). Revenue derives from three streams: annual membership subscriptions from 300+ members, paid training programs with open-enrollment and intra-enterprise formats, and institutional grants from the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ADEME, and other public partners. Strategic alliances include founding membership in the Collectif des Démarches QBDNA (cross-regional), co-organization with Fibois NA on the Pacte bois-biosourcés, and partnerships with CAPEB, FFB, ADI NA, CEEBIOS, and Saint-Gobain/Placo.

Name

Odeys

Legal name

Odéys

Website

https://odeys.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Odeys is a French regional cluster association supporting sustainable construction and urban development in Nouvelle-Aquitaine through networking, accredited professional training, and project accompaniment, serving 300+ member organizations including architects, engineers, contractors, and public authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Construction Cluster & Professional Training

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA), EMS Training & Competency Development (EUAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Sustainable construction cluster
• Eco-construction training
• Bio-sourced materials
• Circular economy construction
• Professional training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Poitiers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Odeys generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by its 300+ members (architects, engineers, companies, public bodies) in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine sustainable construction sector.
2. Professional training programs: Odeys delivers paid training courses on topics such as straw construction (Pro-Paille), hemp concrete (Pro-Chanvre), raw earth, bio-inspired urban projects, reuse/reemploi, Adapt Bâti Confort, and BDNA/QDNA accompaniment. Training is priced per participant (adhérents receive discounted rates) and is eligible for OPCO or France Travail funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Odéys is a regional cluster that animates a network of 300+ sustainable construction professionals in Nouvelle-Aquitaine through paid annual membership subscriptions and delivers accredited professional training programs on bio-sourced construction (straw, hemp, raw earth), BDNA/QDNA project accompaniment certification, circular economy practices, and building adaptation. It also provides project accompaniment services, innovation facilitation, and territorial events through five regional antennas.

Product overview

Odeys is a cluster organization for sustainable construction and development in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, connecting over 300 member organizations. The core offering consists of professional training programs on eco-materials (straw construction, hemp, raw earth), building certification accompaniment (BDNA and QDNA), innovation facilitation, and network animation services. Training modules include PRO-PAILLE for straw construction, BDNA/QDNA accompanist certifications, and specialized courses on circular economy and summer comfort. Additional services include the annual Catalogue Solutions Innovantes showcasing member innovations, a monthly newsletter, regional resource center, and event organization for the sustainable construction ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formations Odéys - Professional Training Programs Continuing professional education programs covering sustainable construction topics including eco-materials (straw, hemp, raw earth), building certifications (BDNA, QDNA), circular economy, and summer comfort adaptation. Targeted at construction professionals, architects, engineers, and contractors in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• PRO-PAILLE Training Five-day intensive training on professional straw construction following Règles Professionnelles CP 2012 standards, accredited by RFCP (Réseau Français de Construction en Paille). Priced at €1,200 HT for adhérents and job seekers, €1,440 HT for non-adhérents. Not CPF eligible.
• Accompagnateur BDNA Formation Two-day training program to become a certified BDNA (Bâtiments Durables Nouvelle-Aquitaine) project accompanist, required for project certification support. Priced at €900 HT (€1,080 TTC). Lunch and accommodation not included.
• Accompagnateur QDNA Formation Two-day training program to become a certified QDNA (Quartiers Durables Nouvelle-Aquitaine) project accompanist for sustainable neighborhood projects. Priced at €900 HT (€1,080 TTC). Lunch and accommodation not included.
• Mise en oeuvre paille hachée Formation Two-day practical training on chopped straw insulation installation according to ielo cooperative specifications. Standard price €1,000 HT (€1,200 TTC); Iélo member clients covered by Iélo. OPCO/France Travail eligible.
• Prescription paille hachée Formation One-day training on prescribing chopped straw insulation in compliance with ielo technical specifications. Pricing ranges from free for Iélo subscribers to €800 HT (€960 TTC) for non-Iélo subscribers. Meals not included.
• Network Animation Services Cluster network management services connecting 300+ members in Nouvelle-Aquitaine's sustainable construction sector, organizing regional meetings, thematic commissions (BDNA/QDNA), and fostering innovation across the ecosystem.
• Innovation Facilitation Support services for innovation in sustainable construction and planning in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, including the annual Catalogue Solutions Innovantes showcasing member innovations and the innovation submission platform.
• Sustainable Construction Accompaniment Advisory services for sustainable construction and development projects, including ECRAINS® health approach and QBDNA collective intelligence methodologies. Includes guidance on emerging sectors (hemp, raw earth) and circular economy/reuse practices.
• Concevoir un projet urbain bio-inspiré et régénératif Formation Two-day training course on bio-inspired and regenerative urban project design, co-branded with CEEBIOS (Centre d'Excellence en Biomimétisme). Priced at €1,400 HT for adhérents and CEEBIOS members, €1,600 HT for non-adhérents. OPCO eligible.
• Réemploi dans la Construction Niveau 1 Formation Two-day course on deconstruction and circular economy in construction. Priced at €700 HT for adhérents, €840 HT for public sector and job seekers.
• Adapt Bâti Confort Training One-day summer comfort training program for building cooling solutions. Priced at €250 HT for adhérents, €416.67 HT for non-adhérents. Reduced price under ADAPT BATI CONFORT program financed by ADEME. OPCO/France Travail eligible.
• Développement de nouveaux produits pour la construction Formation Two-day course on new product development for the construction market. Priced at €1,150 HT for adhérents, €1,380 HT for non-adhérents. Lunch available on site at participant cost.
• Initier un projet en terre crue Formation Three-day course on raw earth construction. Priced at €1,150 HT for adhérents, €1,380 HT for non-adhérents. Lunch not included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 member organizations in the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine is the founding institutional partner of Odeys. Through its Néo Terra strategy, the region acts as the main financier, planner, and contracting authority driving the sustainable transition of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory. The region supports Odeys' innovation and skills development programs for the construction sector.
• ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME is a key national partner co-funding Odeys' programs, including Adapt Bâti Confort (€10M+ national program for building cooling solutions). ADEME also partners with the region and ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine for electrification events and energy transition initiatives.
• CEREMA (Centre d'études et d'expertise sur les risques, l'environnement, la mobilité et l'aménagement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEREMA is one of three national bodies implementing the Adapt Bâti Confort program alongside ADEME and CSTB. CEREMA contributes technical expertise on building adaptation to climate change.
• CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSTB is one of three national bodies implementing the Adapt Bâti Confort program (alongside ADEME and CEREMA). CSTB contributes scientific and technical expertise for building innovation and regulatory validation.
• Fibois Nouvelle-AquitaineflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFibois Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Odeys co-organize the Pacte bois-biosourcés (Sustainable Wood-Pact) territorial events in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, including site visits to biosourced construction projects, joint conferences, and the promotion of wood and bio-sourced materials in regional construction.
• Chanvre Nouvelle-AquitaineflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOdéys is an official partner of the annual Colloque Chanvre organized by Chanvre Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The partnership supports the regional hemp construction sector through joint events, training coordination, and awareness-building.
• Collectif des Démarches QBDNAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdeys is a founding member of the Collectif des Démarches QBDNA, which brings together regional sustainable building and neighbourhood approaches across France. The Collectif organizes joint webinars, shares methodological tools, and promotes cross-regional best practices.
• ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Agence de Développement et d'Innovation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine co-organizes sector events with Odeys, such as the Accélérer les usages électriques pour décarboner l'économie event in Bordeaux, where Odeys animates a dedicated building sector roundtable.
• NOBATEKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOBATEK is a cooperative of 80 professionals and an active Odeys member. It collaborates on training delivery (e.g., Development of new construction products at the Nobatek facility in Bordeaux), joint events, and innovation facilitation for the sustainable construction ecosystem.
• CEEBIOS (Centre d'Excellence en Biomimétisme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEEBIOS co-brands the Concevoir un projet urbain bio-inspiré et régénératif training with Odeys, providing expert urban planners and architects as instructors and contributing scientific research-backed content on biomimicry in construction.
• CAPEB Nouvelle-AquitaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCAPEB Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Confédération de l'Artisanat et des Petites Entreprises du Bâtiment) co-organizes events such as the Salon de l'éco-habitat with Odeys, targeting small craft businesses in the sustainable construction transition.
• Fédération Française du Bâtiment (FFB) Nouvelle-AquitaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFFB Nouvelle-Aquitaine co-organizes regional member meetings (Rencontres Adhérents) with Odeys, such as the BIM & IA event in Bordeaux, bringing together building professionals across the territory.
• SAINT-GOBAIN (Placo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Gobain's Placo Cognac factory is an Odeys member. Odeys organizes site visits to the Placo factory to showcase circular economy practices in the industrial production of construction materials, demonstrating to members how large manufacturers approach recycling and resource efficiency.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ADI Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional innovation and development agency for Nouvelle-Aquitaine, co-organizing decarbonization and electrification events with Odeys. Overlaps in innovation facilitation and public-sector partnership support for the regional economy.
• CAPEB Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional branch of France's national craft building federation, serving small construction businesses in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory. Co-organizes events with Odeys (e.g., Salon de l'éco-habitat) and shares a member base in the artisanal construction segment.

Direct peers

• Envirobat Grand Est: Regional cluster for sustainable construction in Grand Est, France. Operates the same cluster model as Odeys — network facilitation, professional training, and BDNA-style sustainable building certification — making it a direct regional peer in a different territory.
• Fibois Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional timber and wood construction cluster in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory. Co-organizes the Pacte bois-biosourcés with Odeys and serves overlapping members focused on bio-sourced materials, making it a regional peer in adjacent sub-sector (wood/timber).
• Novabuild: Regional construction cluster for sustainable building in Pays de la Loire, France. Directly comparable to Odeys in mission, model, and activities (network animation, training, BDM-style certification, public-funded programs), but serving a different French region.
• Envirobat Occitanie: Sustainable construction cluster in Occitanie, France, offering similar services (training, network animation, building accompaniment) to Odeys in a different French region. Operates the comparable cluster model with public institutional backing.
• Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen (BDM): Mediterranean sustainable building cluster in southern France, offering BDM environmental certification, professional training, and network animation services. Closely comparable to Odeys in certification framework, training model, and cluster structure.

Emerging players

• NOBATEK: Cooperative of 80 sustainable construction R&D and engineering professionals, an Odeys member and partner. Overlaps in sustainable building innovation and training delivery but operates as a for-profit R&D/engineering firm rather than a cluster.
• Collectif des Démarches QBDNA: National collective of regional sustainable building and neighborhood approaches across France, of which Odeys is a founding member. Comparable in sharing QBDNA methodologies and joint webinars, but operates as a coordinating network rather than a regional cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française du Bâtiment (FFB) Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional branch of France's national building federation, representing building contractors and developers. Co-organizes regional member meetings (e.g., BIM & IA event) with Odeys and represents a broader, incumbent industry voice in the same territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrfC8XvqmoT8K9tariNw0WA
• Facebookfacebook.com/odeys.na
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odeys
• Instagraminstagram.com/cluster_odeys/?hl=fr

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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