VILLAGE BY CA COTES D'ARMOR

What VILLAGE BY CA COTES D'ARMOR does

Village by CA Côtes d'Armor (Le Village by CA Côtes d'Armor, SAS, RCS Saint-Brieuc 82035528700013) is a regional startup accelerator and innovation hub founded in November 2016 by Crédit Agricole Côtes d'Armor and headquartered at 9 Rue du Plan, Ploufragan, in the Brittany region of France. The organization operates as part of the national Villages by CA network under the philosophy 'Coopérer Pour Innover' (Cooperate to Innovate), and delivers a tailored startup acceleration program alongside enterprise partner engagement, event infrastructure, and a recently introduced SME peer-club format (Club Perspectives 360, 2026).

The accelerator's core service is a customized acceleration program for innovative BtoB startups moving from proof-of-concept to industrialization and market scale, primarily in agriculture-agri-food, environment, health, housing, tourism, and maritime sectors. Since inception it has supported 59 startups across 16 cohorts and currently accelerates 20 startups simultaneously, with 32 enterprise partners (including Crédit Agricole Côtes d'Armor, Cooperl, CCI Côtes d'Armor, Cerfrance, GRDF, Le Gouessant, Vinci Facilities, VITALAC, OPEN, and Euro-Process) participating on the selection committee and providing expertise. The site offers at least nine configurable event and co-working spaces (Le RDC, Place du Village, Carrefour du partage, Co-travail, Salle Côtes d'Armor, Argoat, Rosambo rooms, creativity room, workshops, plenary) available for external booking.

Revenue is generated through three streams: (1) recurring subscription fees from startups participating in the acceleration program, (2) recurring subscription fees from enterprise partners (32 partners) seeking innovation sourcing and selection-committee participation, and (3) event-space rental for third-party bookings. Pricing for programs and memberships is not publicly disclosed; event-space pricing is available on request. The underlying technology platform is a WordPress website integrated with HubSpot (appointment scheduling, newsletter), Matomo (analytics), Wordfence (security), and Complianz (cookie consent), hosted by Infomaniak. The 10-year anniversary in June 2026 (105 jobs created by portfolio startups) was used as a positioning anchor in regional communications.

Name

VILLAGE BY CA COTES D'ARMOR

Legal name

Le Village by CA Côtes d'Armor, Société par Actions Simplifiées

Website

https://levillagebycacotesdarmor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Village by CA Côtes d'Armor is a Ploufragan-based regional startup accelerator founded in 2016 by Crédit Agricole Côtes d'Armor, delivering a tailored acceleration program to 20 active BtoB startups per cohort and serving 32 enterprise partners with innovation sourcing, event-space rentals, and peer-club programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator and Innovation Hub Services

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator programs
• Innovation ecosystem services
• Enterprise partnership programs
• Co-working space rentals
• Event venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ploufragan

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Startup acceleration program fees: Startups receive a tailored acceleration program in exchange for membership. Revenue is derived from program participation and associated services.
2. Partner enterprise memberships: 32 enterprise partners (as of the latest data) pay to join the ecosystem, gain access to startup innovation sourcing, and participate in the selection committee. Partners include Crédit Agricole Côtes d'Armor, Cooperl, CCI, Cerfrance, GRDF, Euro-Process, Le Gouessant, Vinci Facilities, Vitalac, OPEN, and others.
3. Event space rental: The Village provides configurable event spaces (Le RDC, Place du Village, Carrefour du partage, Co-travail, Salle Côtes d'Armor, Argoat, Rosambo rooms, creativity room, workshops room, plenary room) available for external booking, generating rental revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Village by CA Côtes d'Armor operates a regional startup accelerator and innovation hub that delivers tailored acceleration programs to innovative startups, manages a network of enterprise partners, and rents configurable co-working and event spaces at its site in Ploufragan. The organization supports startups moving from proof-of-concept to industrialization across agriculture, environment, health, housing, tourism, and maritime sectors, while enabling enterprise partners (PME, ETI, large groups) to engage in innovation sourcing and co-development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

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Products and services

• Startup Acceleration Program Tailored multi-month acceleration program for innovative startups, providing business follow-up, expert network access, workspace, and business development opportunities to help startups move from proof-of-concept to industrialization and national/international market scale-up.
• Enterprise Partner Program Partnership offering for established companies (PME, ETI, large groups) that pay to join the ecosystem, gain access to startup innovation sourcing, sit on the selection committee, and co-build needs and solutions with supported startups.
• Event Space Rental Configurable event spaces including Le RDC, Place du Village, Carrefour du partage, Co-travail, Salle Côtes d'Armor, Argoat, Rosambo rooms, creativity room, workshops room, and plenary room, available for external booking and event organization.
• Club Perspectives 360 Peer club for SME and TPE directors that meets 4 times yearly for peer sharing, challenges, and practical tools to navigate economic, digital, and environmental transitions.
• Co-working Space Access Co-working workspace provided to accelerated startups and partner organizations as part of the acceleration delivery model, with full-floors configuration available.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI Côtes d'ArmorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChambre de Commerce et d'Industrie des Côtes d'Armor, founded in 1818. An expert partner supporting businesses in their initiatives, providing training (300+ programs), managing port and airport infrastructure, and advocating for the territory's economic development. Active on the Village's selection committee and expert partner.
• Cerfrance Côtes d'ArmorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccounting and business advisory firm serving 10,000 businesses with 500 collaborators. Provides multidisciplinary expertise in accounting, legal, tax, HR, IT, and digital services. Strongly anchored in the Côtes d'Armor territory with expertise in supporting entrepreneurs and economic development.
• CooperlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 55 years of history; French leader in animal production and valorization. Present in 45+ countries with millions of daily consumers. Dedicated to sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, and innovation. Strong values of solidarity, honesty, and trust.
• GRDFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal gas distribution network operator in France, serving 11 million clients across 9,500+ communes via 201,716 km of network. Actively engaged in energy transition with a focus on smart grids, new technologies (VR/AR/IoT), and open data. Engaged in open innovation and local experimentation.
• Euro-ProcessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectronics manufacturing specialist since 1988. Offers card assembly, programming and testing, system integration, and full-service consulting from concept through production and logistics. Team of 50+ collaborators with fully automated equipment.
• Le GouessantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural cooperative active for over 50 years, supporting farmers and defending the future of agriculture on its territory. Focused on technical, technological, and market differentiation to anticipate agricultural and societal changes. Innovation policy centered on resource optimization, agriculture of tomorrow, and territorial development.
• Loudéac Communauté – Bretagne CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench community of communes created January 1, 2017, comprising 41 municipalities and ~52,000 inhabitants. Aims to create a territory conducive to entrepreneurship and innovation, preserve resources, and ensure citizen well-being. Committed to economic development, environmental action, and sustainable living.
• OPENminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT and digital services company advising clients on digital transformation trajectories. Designs, builds, and operates agile, resilient, and secure information systems and innovative SaaS software solutions. Expertise in cloud modernization, DevOps, Data & AI, and digital workplace transformation.
• Vinci FacilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility management provider offering comprehensive management of building needs for long-term performance. Covers technical assets, comfort/energy/environment optimization, well-being, and space performance. Ambassador partner contributing to the Village ecosystem.
• VITALACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturer specialist in animal nutrition and health security for over 30 years, present in 60+ countries. Supports farmers, distributors, and industry players with differentiated, alternative, and technical solutions. Committed to responsible and sustainable agriculture with an active R&D and CSR program.
• SparlannminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntellectual property and digital law firm protecting and managing trademarks, designs, copyright, and domain names. Provides GDPR compliance, website/platform creation contracts, and research & innovation collaboration contracting. Expert partner providing specialized expertise to Village startups.
• EY Ventury AvocatsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm specializing in business law, listed as an expert partner providing legal advisory services to the Village ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Station F: The world's largest startup campus located in Paris, hosting dozens of acceleration programs, corporate partners, and VC ecosystems. Competes for the same enterprise partners and ambitious French founders but at vastly greater scale and visibility.
• BPI France Le Hub: The French public investment bank's innovation arm, providing national-scale startup acceleration, funding, and partner access. Overlaps with Village by CA on acceleration and corporate-introduction services but at national scale with public-sector resources.

Direct peers

• Wilco: French startup accelerator (formerly Le Camping) running multi-month programs for early-stage tech startups with partner enterprise support. Directly comparable cohort-based acceleration model with national reach across France.
• NUMA: Paris-headquartered startup accelerator and digital transformation hub running cohort programs and corporate innovation partnerships. Operates the same acceleration-and-corporate-partnership model the Village uses, with stronger brand recognition in the enterprise buyer market.
• Paris&Co: Paris economic development agency's innovation arm, running multiple sector-specific acceleration programs with corporate partners. Similar territorial innovation-agency model with a public-sector mandate analogous to Crédit Agricole's regional mission.
• Villages by CA (National Network): The umbrella network of regional Villages by CA accelerators across France, of which Côtes d'Armor is one node. Operates the same corporate-accelerator model, brand, and partner playbook; provides the referral and cross-ecosystem infrastructure the subject company relies on.

Others

• Réseau Entreprendre: National French entrepreneur network providing peer mentoring, funding, and accompaniment to growing companies. Listed as an award-granting partner of past Village alumni; operates an adjacent but non-competing support model the Village ecosystem refers founders into.

Regional players

• Le Cargo Caen: Caen-based innovation hub combining co-working, event spaces, and startup support in Normandy. Closely analogous hybrid workspace-and-acceleration venue model serving a different French region.
• Euratechnologies: Lille-based tech accelerator and innovation campus serving northern France with startup programs and enterprise partnerships. Comparable regional corporate-ecosystem model but focused on a different French territory (Hauts-de-France vs. Brittany).
• H7 (Lyon): Lyon's open-innovation platform hosting startups, corporate partners, and event spaces in a single building. Mirrors the Village's physical-venue-plus-acceleration hybrid model in a different French region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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