Région Guadeloupe

What Région Guadeloupe does

R\u00e9gion Guadeloupe (legal name: Conseil R\u00e9gional de Guadeloupe) is a French public territorial collectivity established by the 1982 Deferre decentralization laws over the foundational 1946 overseas department status, headquartered at the H\u00f4tel de R\u00e9gion on Rue Paul Lacave (Petit Paris, 97109 Basse-Terre) with secondary offices in Baie-Mahault and Saint-Claude. It is governed by an elected regional council led by President Ary Chalus (in office since 2015-2016), who additionally presides the Conference of Presidents of Outermost Regions (CPRUP) for 2025-2026. The institution holds exclusive statutory competencies over secondary-education infrastructure (24 public lyc\u00e9es and operating dotations of \u20ac5.83M main, \u20ac1.50M specific subsidies, \u20ac1.62M private-school allocations in 2025, plus major rebuilds such as the \u20ac42.77M Lyc\u00e9e Chevalier Saint-Georges phase-1), inter-urban transport networks (Grande-Terre, Nord and Sud Basse-Terre, C\u00f4te sous-le-vent), regional economic development, and managing-authority status for European structural funds (FEDER, FSE, FEADER, FEAMPA, with over \u20ac157M mobilized across programs and \u20ac226M for water infrastructure since 2018).

The product and service portfolio spans an integrated digital stack: the institutional website regionguadeloupe.fr (built on the open-source SPIP CMS), the aid catalog at aides.regionguadeloupe.fr, the mesaides.regionguadeloupe.fr submission portal, the OpenDataSoft-based open-data portal, the EU funding gateway at europe-guadeloupe.fr and Synergie Europe, and a broad social presence (Instagram, Facebook, X @CRGuadeloupe, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp channel, TikTok). Thematic offerings include economic-development aids (ARICE, ARRDI), housing improvement schemes (ARAH up to \u20ac20,000, DPAH \u20ac3,000-6,000), youth-employment instruments (SRJE \u20ac500 stipends, apprenticeship campaign, Plan Action Jeunesse), student financial support (zero-interest loans \u20ac4K-30K through conventioned banks, 40 reserved CIUP housing units in Paris), water/sanitation infrastructure, fishing-fleet modernization (\u20ac400,710 since July 2024), cultural and Caribbean-cooperation programs (\"Je coop\u00e8re avec la Cara\u00efbe\", FESTIVAVAL carnival tourism, Spirits Selection 2026, Route du Rhum 2026), and the Jeunes docteurs innovants R&D-talent pipeline.

R\u00e9gion Guadeloupe does not generate commercial revenue. As a public collectivity, it is funded through public budgets, regional taxation, debt issuance, and pass-through European funds (the 2025 budget debate explicitly targets maintaining debt capacity below 9 years). GTM is non-commercial: services are distributed free or as grants to citizens, businesses, ESS structures, fishermen, students, lycées and partner organizations across the Guadeloupe archipelago and Caribbean cooperation framework (OECO since 2019, AEC since 2014, Interreg Cara\u00efbes). Key customer segments are horizontally segmented and include citizens/residents, students and educational institutions, businesses and entrepreneurs, the social and solidarity economy (ESS), primary-sector actors (agriculture, fishing, maritime), culture and heritage actors, and youth under 26.

Name

Région Guadeloupe

Legal name

Conseil Régional de Guadeloupe

Website

https://regionguadeloupe.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

R\u00e9gion Guadeloupe is the French regional government (Conseil R\u00e9gional) of the Guadeloupe archipelago, providing public administration to citizens, businesses, students, and associations. It manages 24 public lyc\u00e9es, inter-urban transport, European funds (FEDER/FSE/FEADER/FEAMPA), housing and youth aid programs, and Caribbean cooperation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Government Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Education Programs (923110), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial/Regional Education Departments (EDADAAAB), Country/Region-Specific Scholarships (Inbound/Outbound) (EDAIAOAC), Climate, Environment & Natural Resource Management Aid Programs (BPADABAI)

Keywords

• Regional government services
• European fund management
• Territorial development
• Public infrastructure investment
• Administrative aid programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Basse Terre

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Région Guadeloupe is a French overseas public territorial collectivity that administers regional government services for the Guadeloupe archipelago. It manages 24 public lycées (secondary education infrastructure), inter-urban public transport networks, economic development aid programs (ARICE, ARRDI, ARAH, DPAH), youth employment programs (SRJE, apprenticeships), student financial support (zero-interest loans, CIUP housing), European fund management (FEDER, FSE, FEADER, FEAMPA totaling over €157 million), water and sanitation infrastructure, fishing fleet modernization, and Caribbean international cooperation programs.

Product overview

Région Guadeloupe operates a multi-channel digital service platform providing citizens, businesses, and associations access to regional administrative services, financial aid programs, and public infrastructure management. The ecosystem comprises a primary institutional portal (regionguadeloupe.fr), an aid catalog portal (aides.regionguadeloupe.fr), an online application submission platform (mesaides.regionguadeloupe.fr), and EU funding portals (europe-guadeloupe.fr, Synergie Europe, EUROPAC). Core service offerings span economic development aid (ARICE, ARRDI), housing assistance (ARAH, DPAH), youth employment (SRJE, apprenticeships), student financial support (zero-interest loans, CIUP housing), European fund management (FEDER, FSE, FEADER, FEAMPA), transportation (inter-urban bus network), and educational infrastructure (24 lycée management). The Region also runs thematic cooperation programs including Caribbean micro-project grants, fishing fleet modernization, and water infrastructure investment totaling €226 million since 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guide des aides régionales (Regional Aid Guide Portal)

Quantifiable outcome

• 226 million euros mobilized for water access since 2018 across nearly 200 construction sites
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024Three-year framework cooperation agreement renewed on 28 February 2024 between Région Guadeloupe and ANR, building on a 10-year partnership since 2013. Aims to strengthen research capabilities, co-finance joint research programs, and develop data sharing through data.ANR platform. Guadeloupe is the first regional partner of ANR.
• Organisation des États de la Caraïbe Orientale (OECO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuadeloupe has been associated member of OECO since 2019. Cooperates on Caribbean projects including joint calls for proposals 'Je coopère avec les pays de l'OECO' supporting linguistic, cultural, sporting, and environmental exchanges.
• Association des États de la Caraïbe (AEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuadeloupe has been associated member of AEC since 2014. Participation in regional Caribbean cooperation frameworks addressing climate resilience, sustainable development, and cultural valorization.
• Interreg CaraïbescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cooperation program for the Caribbean region. Guadeloupe participates in jointly funded projects through Interreg Caraïbes, accessing European co-financing for territorial development projects.
• France VolontairesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting voluntary service in the Caribbean. Guadeloupe partners with France Volontaires as part of its international cooperation and youth exchange programs.
• Karib'HorizonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaribbean cooperation platform referenced as a useful link for regional Caribbean project partners and cooperation initiatives.
• Département de la GuadeloupecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-partner in SMEGAG PPI for water infrastructure (signed convention 6 August 2024) and joint financing discussions for economic and social development.
• DEAL de GuadeloupecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDirection de l'Environnement, de l'Aménagement et du Logement. Co-manages DPAH (Dispositif Partenarial d'Amélioration de l'Habitat) under prefectural oversight with Region, Department, CAF, and ATRIOM.
• CAF de GuadeloupecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCaisse d'Allocations Familiales. Co-financier of DPAH housing improvement scheme alongside DEAL, Region, Department, and ATRIOM.
• ATRIOMminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in DPAH housing improvement scheme for Guadeloupe, contributing to social housing support programs.
• France TravailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with TSA and Region in organizing the Caravane de l'Emploi Agricole, providing employment services and job seeker support across agricultural sector.
• Mutuelle Sociale Agricole (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural social mutual. Co-organizer of Caravane de l'Emploi Agricole with TSA, Region, and France Travail to support agricultural employment.
• SMGEAG (Syndicat Mixte de Gestion de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement de Guadeloupe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMixed syndicate for water and sanitation management. Co-manages 213M€ PPI for water infrastructure with Region and Department, ensuring coordinated water network renewal and sanitation improvement.
• Comité du Tourisme des Îles de Guadeloupe (CTIG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial tourism board of Guadeloupe. Partner in FESTIVAVAL program, providing landing page deployment and national/international trade fair promotion for carnival-based tourism products.
• Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-year partnership with CIUP reserving 40 housing units across 6 residences for Guadeloupe students pursuing master's level studies in Paris region (Academies of Paris, Créteil, Versailles).
• Conventioned banking institutions (Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas, Caisse d'Epargne, Crédit Mutuel, Bred)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive banks distribute student loans (4,000-30,000€) at zero interest rate under regional guarantee scheme, with Region covering all interest costs for loans up to 30,000€.
• Université des AntillescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of 10th anniversary celebration of ANR-Guadeloupe partnership in March 2023. Key partner in research and higher education development for the territory.
• I-NOVA TechnopôlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technopole. Member of 'Jeunes docteurs innovants' selection committee. Supports innovation ecosystem and technology transfer for Guadeloupe.
• CREPS GuadeloupeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre dexcellence sportive. Winner of 'Je coopère avec les pays de l'OECO' 3rd edition for linguistic, cultural and sports exchange project with Saint Lucia Sports Academy.
• Lakou Bokantaj associationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation winner of 'Je coopère avec les pays de l'OECO' 3rd edition. Partnered with INSPE Guadeloupe and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (Sainte-Lucie) for créole language promotion.
• CO.RE.CA. (Commission Jeunesse)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth commission winner of 'Je coopère avec les pays de l'OECO' 3rd edition for CARIB'EXCELLENCE project Phase 2, teaching OECO cooperation through games and UN-style simulations.
• Rectorat de l'Académie de GuadeloupecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic authority. Partner in SRJE (Stage Régional Jeunes en entreprise) program alongside professional organizations and Université des Antilles.
• Professional organizations and patronatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer organizations partnering with Region in SRJE program to provide internship placements and strengthen youth employability.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CARICOM Secretariat: Caribbean intergovernmental organisation in which Guadeloupe operates as an associate participant (via AEC/OECO); relevant counterpart for regional cooperation, climate resilience and cultural programmes.
• Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR): French national research funding agency with a 10+ year framework agreement with the Region; a key partner institution for the Region's R&D and 'Jeunes docteurs innovants' programmes.

Direct peers

• Conseil Régional de la Corse: French insular collectivity with comparable scale (population ~330k), statutory competencies over lycées and economic development, and shared exposure to insular logistical constraints and EU cohesion funding.
• Conseil départemental de la Guadeloupe: Departmental counterpart in the same territory and co-financier on water (SMGEAG PPI), housing (DPAH) and youth programmes; operates at the same territorial scale on overlapping mandates.
• Collectivité territoriale de Martinique: French overseas regional collectivity with the same statutory competencies (lycées, transport, economic development, European funds) in a comparable Caribbean territory; the closest institutional peer to Région Guadeloupe.
• Collectivité territoriale de Guyane: French overseas collectivity executing the same regional missions (education infrastructure, EU funds management, blue economy) in a comparably sized territory; differs mainly by being a single collectivity since 2015 rather than a region-department split.
• Région Réunion: French overseas region with identical statutory competencies and exposure to EU outermost-region instruments (FEDER, FEADER, POSEI); a benchmark for outermost-region policy and digital service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Metropolitan French region managing a comparably broad set of competencies (lycées, transport, economic development, EU funds); useful reference for European fund management and youth programmes at scale.
• Région Île-de-France: Largest French region with the same statutory toolkit but at far greater scale; useful benchmark for digital aid-portal design (mesdemarches.iledefrance.fr) and lycées management across a much larger network.

Regional players

• Collectivité de Saint-Martin: French overseas collectivity in the same Caribbean geography with shared exposure to EU funds, hurricane risk and tourism dependence; comparable in scale but with a commune-level statut rather than regional.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CRGuadeloupe
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RegionGuadeloupe
• Facebookfacebook.com/RegionGuadeloupe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/region-guadeloupe
• Instagraminstagram.com/regionguadeloupe
• TikToktiktok.com/@regionguadeloupe

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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