The Pôle Mer Bretagne is at the heart of a network in which major companies, SMEs, research centres and higher education establishments combine ideas and skills to develop collaborative innovative projects within the maritime industry.

InnovatE to prosper

The Pôle Mer strategy is founded on a desire to develop the maritime economy and create jobs through innovation. Identifying innovative projects, harnessing the drive of companies and supporting project directors place the Pôle at the core of skill sharing and collaboration by a dynamic network of stakeholders. The Pôle Mer promotes new contacts and ongoing exchanges to boost the competitiveness of each player in the maritime economy. New products and services, developed using key technologies, will ultimately increase economic activity and create jobs.

a hub of economic competitiveness since 2005

In 2005, the regions of Brittany and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur were officially recognised as clusters of economic competitiveness with a global remit for their outstanding maritime centres of excellence. The twin clusters had their status reaffirmed for the period 2009-2011 and have strengthened their existing strategy based on the demand for 'safety and security' and the need for 'sustainable development'.

towards a safe and sustainable maritime world

On the basis of this twofold strategy, five major themes have been developed for the cluster's work:

1. Maritime safety and security

2. Shipbuilding and leisure boatbuilding

3. Marine energy resources

4. Marine biological resources - Fishing/Fish farming and biotechnology

5. Coastal environmental planning and development