What Nevers Agglomération does

Nevers Agglomération is a French public intercommunal authority (communauté d'agglomération) operating under the Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale (EPCI) framework, serving approximately 70,000 inhabitants across 31+ communes in the Nièvre department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The entity delivers a comprehensive portfolio of mandated public services including water and sanitation management (via Aquaclaire), urban public transport (Taneo), waste collection and recycling (via ecocenters and the newly opened Éco centre des Grands Prés), aquatic and recreational facilities (Aquabalt and L'îlot Corail), cultural programming (Nevers Agora venue, médiathèques network, Café Charbon, La Maison), and economic development support through the WIN In Nevers initiative and L'INKUB innovation hub.

The organization's technology infrastructure is primarily administrative and service-oriented rather than platform-based, comprising a website, mobile application (Nevers Agglo dans ma poche), online payment portals for utilities, and digital resource platforms (Marguerite for libraries). No proprietary AI or advanced technology platform is described.

The revenue model combines local taxation (taxe foncière, cotisation foncière des entreprises, declining taxe d'habitation), usage-based service fees (metered water, transport fares with solidarity pricing, cultural venue admissions, marina fees), and subsidies from the European Commission, French state, and regional council. The agglomeration is governed by elected officials under the leadership of President Denis Thuriot (also Mayor of Nevers), with no private ownership or capital market exposure. Recent strategic activity has focused on infrastructure investment (Nevers Agora, Éco centre des Grands Prés, La Maison des étudiants), service reorganization (creation of Aquaclaire, transformation of Office de tourisme into Cap Grand Nevers EPIC), and environmental certification (Pavillon Bleu 2026, Écoréseau de chaleur 2025).

Name

Nevers Agglomération

Legal name

Communauté d'agglomération de Nevers

Website

https://agglo-nevers.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nevers Agglomération is a French public intercommunal authority (communauté d'agglomération) delivering mandated public services including water, waste, transport, cultural, and economic development services to approximately 70,000 inhabitants across 31+ communes in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nevers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local taxation: Public administrative body funded primarily through local taxes including property tax (taxe foncière), business tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises), and housing tax (taxe d'habitation - in decline). Revenue also includes grants from central government and regional council.
2. Public service fees: Fees collected for public services including water and sanitation (Aquaclaire), public transport (Taneo bus network), cultural venues (Nevers Agora, swimming pools Aquabalt and L'îlot Corail), waste collection and disposal, and marina fees.
3. European and national subsidies: Funding from European Commission, French state, and regional council for specific projects including rural development, economic development, environmental initiatives, and infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nevers Agglomération is a French communauté d'agglomération that coordinates and delivers essential public services across multiple member communes. Its core offerings include water and sanitation (via Aquaclaire), public transport (Taneo bus network), waste collection and ecocenters, aquatic facilities (Aquabalt, L'Îlot Corail), cultural venues (Nevers Agora, médiathèques), a marina (Port de la Jonction), economic development support (WIN In Nevers, L'INKUB), tourism services (Cap Grand Nevers), mobile health (Médicobus), and employment insertion programs (PLIE).

Product overview

Nevers Agglomération is a French territorial collectivity (Communauté d'agglomération) providing comprehensive public services to approximately 70,000 inhabitants across its member municipalities. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering: public transport via the Taneo network, aquatic/recreational facilities through the Pôle Aquatique (Aquabalt and L'îlot Corail), water and sanitation services including Aquaclaire, waste management via ecocenters and collection services, cultural services through the médiathèques network, Marguerite digital platform, Café Charbon, and La Maison cultural center. Economic development is supported through WIN In Nevers and L'INKUB innovation hub. Tourism services are provided by Cap Grand Nevers. The agglomeration also offers a mobile application (Nevers Agglo dans ma poche), publishes the 'Nevers Agglo ça me botte' magazine, and runs community initiatives like the Gratiferia exchange service and various health/mobility services including the médicobus. The portfolio does not represent a unified software product but rather a collection of distinct public service offerings managed by the territorial administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIN In Nevers: Business support and innovation initiative helping companies settle and grow in the Nevers territory
• L'INKUB
• Nevers Agglo ça me botte !
• Taneo
• Aquabalt
• L'Îlot Corail
• Cap Grand Nevers
• SIIViM

Products and services

• Taneo Urban public transport network serving Nevers Agglomération, operated by the agglomeration and offering bus routes across member communes. Implements a solidarity-based pricing system with differentiated fares based on income levels.
• Pôle Aquatique de Nevers Agglomération (Aquabalt and L'Îlot Corail) Community aquatic center comprising two facilities (Aquabalt in Nevers city center and L'Îlot Corail in Varennes-Vauzelles) offering swimming, aquatic activities, and wellness services for residents of the agglomeration.
• WIN In Nevers Business attraction and innovation support service for companies looking to establish or expand in the Nevers territory, part of the agglomeration's economic development program.
• L'INKUB Innovation hub and technology incubator located at Site Cobalt, hosting startups, innovative projects, and technology events for entrepreneurs and innovators in the territory.
• Réseau des médiathèques de Nevers Agglomération Network of libraries across the agglomeration (including Médiathèque Jean Jaurès and Médiathèque Alexandre Breffort), offering digital resources, cultural events, and community programs for residents.
• Nevers Agora Exhibition and concert center inaugurated in October 2025, hosting cultural events, shows, conferences, and the annual Foire Exposition for residents and visitors.
• Aquaclaire (Eau et assainissement) Water supply and sanitation service serving approximately 70,000 inhabitants of the territory, ensuring access to quality drinking water through metered consumption with online billing at eau.agglo-nevers.fr.
• Collectes et déchèteries (Waste collection and ecocenters) Waste collection and recycling center services including household waste, recycling, composting programs, and ecocenters for specialized waste disposal across the agglomeration.
• SIIViM (Sommet International de l'Innovation en Villes Médianes) International summit focused on innovation in mid-sized cities, organized by Nevers Agglomération and shared with other participating territories, including representatives from Quebec.
• Plan Local pour l'insertion et l'emploi (PLIE) Local plan for insertion and employment providing support for job seekers and those seeking professional integration, delivered with partner associations and social service organizations.
• Projet Alimentaire Territorial (PAT) Territorial food project strengthening local agriculture and sustainable food systems for the region, coordinated with Confrontations Europe, the European Commission, and the French Federation of Food Banks.
• Port de plaisance de la Jonction Boating marina at Port de la Jonction offering electric boat rentals for leisure navigation on the canal, awarded the Pavillon Bleu (Blue Flag) label.
• Médicobus Mobile healthcare service launched in partnership with CPTS Nevers-Sud Nivernais, providing itinerant medical consultations to improve access to care for residents across the agglomeration.
• Cap Grand Nevers (Intercommunal tourist office) Intercommunal tourist office providing tourism services, visitor information, and promoting the Nevers region for visitors and residents.
• Nevers Agglo dans ma poche Mobile application providing residents access to agglomeration services and information on-the-go, including service information and administrative contacts.
• Maison des étudiants New student facility inaugurated in February 2026, providing services and support for students within the Nevers Agglomération territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% electric bus fleet expansion
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Confrontations EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Think tank working with Nevers Agglomération on the Projet Alimentaire Territorial (PAT - Territorial Food Project) initiative. Organized a participatory debate on access to food in Europe, with support from the European Commission and French Federation of Food Banks.
• European CommissioncoreOthersFunding source for food security studies and territorial food projects. Supports Nevers Agglomération's PAT initiative and various environmental and economic development projects.
• Fédération française des banques alimentairesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of food banks partnering with Nevers Agglomération and Confrontations Europe on food access and poverty reduction initiatives.
• WIN In NeverscoreOthersWelcome In Nevers initiative supporting business attraction and economic development for the territory. Part of the Territoires d'Industrie Nevers Val de Loire program.
• L'INKUBcoreOthersInnovation and business incubator operated by Nevers Agglomération at the Cobalt site, hosting startups, innovation events, and the Assises Nationales de l'Éthique du Numérique.
• Territoires d'Industrie Nevers Val de LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry territories program bringing together Nevers Agglomération, local municipalities, and economic partners to support industrial development and workforce training.
• SIIViM (Sommet International de l'Innovation en Villes Médianes)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational summit on innovation in mid-sized cities that Nevers Agglomération participates in, hosting events and sharing best practices with other territories.
• OFRANAminorOthersOffre de Formation en Réalité Augmentée (Augmented Reality Training Offer) - innovative educational initiative in augmented reality training.
• Coeur de Loire and Les BertrangesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic partnership with neighboring territories Coeur de Loire and Les Bertranges for economic development cooperation, renewed for 2024-2027.
• Campus Connecté de NeversminorOthersPartnership with Campus Connecté offering connected higher education programs and partnership with Clermont School of Business for business education.
• CPTS Nevers-Sud NivernaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunauté Professionnelle Territoriale de Santé (Territorial Health Professional Community) partnering with Nevers Agglomération on the médicobus mobile healthcare initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Bourges Plus: Communauté d'agglomération of comparable size (~70,000 residents) in the neighbouring Centre-Val de Loire region. Delivers the same statutory public services bundle as Nevers Agglomération and is similarly positioned as a mid-sized agglomeration seeking to retain businesses and residents against larger metros.
• Vichy Communauté: Communauté d'agglomération of similar size (~75,000 residents) in Auvergne. Operates comparable statutory public services (water, transport, waste, tourism, economic development) and shares the mid-sized French agglomeration governance and funding profile.
• Auxerrois (Communauté d'Auxerre): Intercommunal authority in nearby Yonne department (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) serving a population of similar magnitude to Nevers. Comparable in scale, service portfolio, and demographic profile, making it one of the most direct structural and operational peers.
• Grand Chalon (Communauté d'agglomération Chalon-sur-Saône): Mid-size French communauté d'agglomération in the same Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region serving a comparable population (~70,000). Operates a similarly broad portfolio of public services (water, transport, waste, culture, economic development) and faces identical regional demographic and economic development challenges as Nevers Agglomération.
• Moulins Communauté: Mid-size French agglomeration in the neighbouring Allier department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) serving a comparable population. Operates the same multi-service municipal mandate and faces similar rural depopulation pressures, making it a close operational and budgetary benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Dijon Métropole: Larger and more established communauté urbaine in the same Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Operates an overlapping but broader public services portfolio at greater scale; functions as the dominant regional agglomeration against which Nevers competes for investment and talent.
• Orléans Métropole: Larger communauté urbaine in Centre-Val de Loire delivering an overlapping public services mandate. While bigger, it represents the type of regional agglomeration against which Nevers Agglomération positions its economic development and educational attractiveness efforts.

Regional players

• Alès Agglomération: Mid-size communauté d'agglomération in southern France (Occitanie) serving ~70,000 residents. Comparable in population size, breadth of services delivered, and economic repositioning mandate versus mid-sized agglomerations, providing a regional peer reference.
• Évreux Portes de Normandie: Communauté d'agglomération of similar mid-size scale in Normandy. Operates a comparable portfolio of statutory public services and shares the profile of a French agglomeration seeking economic revitalization outside major metropolitan areas.
• Chartres Métropole: Mid-size French agglomeration serving a population of similar magnitude, located in a different region (Centre-Val de Loire). Operates the same EPCI service mandate with comparable infrastructure categories, providing a same-size but geographically separate benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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