L'Industreet

What L'Industreet does

L'Industreet is a non-profit vocational training campus founded in 2019 and opened in November 2020 in Stains, Seine-Saint-Denis, approximately 10 minutes from Paris. It is wholly funded by the TotalEnergies Foundation (Fondation TotalEnergies) and delivers free, full-time professional training of 6 to 12 months (equivalent to Bac to Bac+2 level) to young people aged 18 to 29, with or without prior qualifications. The curriculum spans nine programs organized into three sectors: Production (automated production line operator and maintenance technician), Digital (BIM modeler, industrial installations digitization technician, and a NoCode Developer track launched in November 2022), and Energy & Services (photovoltaic maintenance, EV charging station maintenance, service station maintenance, non-destructive testing, and multitechnical cleaning team leadership). The 11,000 m² BREEAM-certified campus houses real Industry 4.0 equipment including 3D printers, collaborative robots, automated guided vehicles with LIDAR, augmented reality stations, CAD/DAO tools, and a rooftop solar farm used for photovoltaic training.

The pedagogical model emphasizes 80% hands-on practice and 20% theory, delivered by industry professionals through individualized learning paths, rolling monthly admissions, and 2-to-6-month internships with industrial partners such as Actemium and SGD Pharma. The organization reports an 80% insertion rate and commits to a 100% pedagogical promise (employment, continued study, or entrepreneurship support) for every learner. Internally developed tools include the NAPS attendance application, a custom QR-code system renewing codes every 10 seconds and connected to France Travail for absence reporting.

The business model is non-commercial: training is free for participants, with learner remuneration sourced from France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi) based on attendance, and all operating costs covered by the TotalEnergies Foundation. A small participation fee is requested for optional on-site catering and student residence accommodation. GTM combines a direct-to-consumer online application funnel (logic and personality tests, Discovery & Affinity Test day, individual interview) with event-driven recruitment (monthly recruitment days, weekly open houses), prescriber-network referrals (missions locales), and earned media (significant coverage in French press and a presidential visit). Customer segments are dual-sided: youth aged 18-29 seeking industrial trades qualifications on the supply side, and industrial employers experiencing skilled-labor shortages on the demand side.

Name

L'Industreet

Legal name

TOTAL S.A.

Website

https://lindustreet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Industreet is a French non-profit vocational training campus in Stains, funded by the TotalEnergies Foundation, offering free 6-to-12-month Industry 4.0 training programs to 18-29-year-olds without qualifications. It serves youth seeking industrial trades certification and industrial employers facing skilled-labor shortages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAOAD

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

SECONDARYBPACANAK

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Industrial skills education
• Youth workforce development
• Professional certification programs
• Technical apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stains

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Funding (TotalEnergies): L'Industreet is primarily funded by the TotalEnergies Foundation (Fondation TotalEnergies). Training is free for all participants thanks to this financial support. Registration fees and pedagogical costs are covered by the foundation.
2. Government Employment Support (France Travail): Learners receive remuneration through a partnership with France Travail (formerly Pole Emploi). The government body pays learners based on their attendance, creating a funding relationship that supports both learners and the training operation.
3. Residence and Catering Fees: While training is free, a participation fee is requested for catering and optional accommodation in the on-site student residence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

L'Industreet is a free vocational training campus that delivers nine 6-12 month programs (Bac to Bac+2 equivalent) for 18-29 year-olds across production, digital, and energy/services sectors. Training is fully funded by the TotalEnergies Foundation, delivered on an 11,000 m² campus with real Industry 4.0 equipment, and culminates in French Ministry of Labor-recognized certification with an internship and pathway to employment.

Product overview

L'Industreet is a free training campus for 18-29 year olds, offering 9 professional training programs of 6-12 months (equivalent to Bac to Bac+2 level) in future-oriented industrial trades. The training portfolio spans three innovative sectors: Production (conductors and maintenance technicians for automated production lines), Digital (digitization of industrial installations, BIM modeling), and Energy & Services (photovoltaic maintenance, electric vehicle charging stations, service station maintenance, non-destructive testing, and multitechnical cleaning team leadership). Additionally, L'Industreet offers a NoCode Developer program. The campus features an internal attendance tracking tool (NAPS) and a demonstrator space showcasing Industry 4.0 technologies including 3D printing, collaborative robots, autonomous vehicles, predictive maintenance, and augmented reality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Conducteur.rice sur ligne de production automatisée Training program preparing learners to start and stop automated production lines, assist operators, monitor production processes, and respond to technical malfunctions. Targeted at young adults seeking technician roles in industrial production.
• Formation Technicien.ne de Maintenance sur ligne de production automatisée Maintenance technician training program for automated production lines, focused on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining robotic production equipment.
• Formation Technicien.ne Numérisation des Installations industrielles (N2I) Training program combining field work in factories with digital skills, focused on using 3D software and process optimization tools for digitization of industrial installations.
• Formation Technicien.ne BIM Modeleur.se BIM (Building Information Modeling) technician training program that prepares learners to digitalize building or metro line plans to support maintenance operations in the construction sector.
• Formation Technicien.ne de Maintenance et d'Installation en Photovoltaïque Photovoltaic maintenance and installation technician training program preparing learners for the solar energy sector with skills in installing and maintaining photovoltaic systems.
• Formation Technicien.ne de Maintenance Station-service Service station maintenance technician training program developing electrical expertise for maintaining energy sector equipment and fuel distribution infrastructure.
• Formation Chef.fe d'équipe propreté multitechnique Multitechnical cleaning team leader training program combining expertise in assisted cleaning robots with management skills for cleaning operations leadership.
• Formation Technicien.ne Contrôle Non Destructif (CND) Non-destructive testing technician training program preparing learners to ensure compliance and safety of industrial installations across sectors including aerospace and energy.
• Formation Technicien.ne de Maintenance Bornes électriques pour Voiture Electric vehicle charging station maintenance technician training program addressing the EV market by preparing learners to install and maintain charging infrastructure.
• Formation Développeur.se Nocode NoCode developer training program teaching visual application creation using no-code platforms; learners build websites, web applications, mobile apps, databases, CRM systems, e-commerce platforms, and process automations without traditional coding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% employment rate after certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• L'Agence De l'Outre-mer pour la Mobilité (LADOM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2023Mobility agency for French overseas territories that signed a convention with L'Industreet to support mobility and training access for youth from overseas departments.
• HAVAS PlayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2023Media agency that launched the L'Industreet campus on Minecraft, creating an innovative digital engagement channel for tech-savvy youth.
• ActemiumminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustrial automation company that has hosted L'Industreet trainees for internship periods in production environments.
• SGD PharmaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPharmaceutical glass packaging company that has hosted L'Industreet trainees for internship periods.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national adult vocational training agency offering programs in industrial trades, energy, and digital skills. Overlaps significantly with L'Industreet's training portfolio but operates at much larger scale through a public/government-funded model.
• Greta (GRoupements d'ETAblissements): Public continuing education network of French secondary schools providing vocational training for adults across industrial, building, and service sectors. Competes for the same adult learner pool with broader but less specialized industrial offerings.
• CCI Formation (Chambers of Commerce training): Training arm of France's Chambers of Commerce offering vocational programs across commercial and industrial sectors. Larger scale and broader portfolio than L'Industreet, with similar focus on job-ready professional certifications.

Emerging players

• 42 (École 42): Free, no-prerequisites French tech training school by Xavier Niel that trains youth in software development. Comparable free tuition model and commitment to train learners without traditional qualifications, though focused on software rather than industrial trades.

Regional players

• AFTRAL (formerly AFT-IFTIM): French professional training organization specializing in transport, logistics, and supply chain trades. Similar technical/trade school positioning with corporate sponsorship model, though focused on a different industrial vertical.

Direct peers

• Simplon.co: French non-profit digital training network that targets underrepresented populations including youth without qualifications for technology careers. Similar social mission, free training model, and corporate sponsor backing; L'Industreet's NoCode Developer program directly parallels Simplon's offerings.
• Écoles de Production: Network of French non-profit vocational schools (similar age range, pedagogy with hands-on production) that train disadvantaged youth in industrial trades through a learn-by-doing model. Closest direct peer to L'Industreet in mission, pedagogy, and target demographic.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Historic French trade guild organization offering apprenticeship-based vocational training across construction, industrial, and craft trades. Shares the work-based learning, hands-on pedagogy, and mission to transmit technical trades to young people.
• École de la Deuxième Chance (E2C): French network of second-chance schools specifically targeting 16-25 year olds without qualifications or employment. Direct peer in target demographic and social mission, though E2C focuses on broader employability rather than industrial specialization.

Others

• WorldSkills France: French arm of the global vocational excellence competition that promotes industrial and technical trades among young people. Not a direct training provider but a peer organization in the broader French ecosystem promoting industrial careers to youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=Mfh0danzFb8
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lindustreet
• Instagraminstagram.com/lindustreet

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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