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THE DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM OF THE FUTURE

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Digital Grenoble: Turning Ideas into Action

renoble and its surrounding agglomeration were awarded the French Tech label in recognition of the region’s strategic position as a digital metropolis. Given our history, this success was a natural step in the city’s Gevolution. In the 1950s, Grenoble was one of ten cities worldwide to participate in the birth of computer science. Today, with its many powerful digital players, the city’s IT sector is now recognized around the globe for its capacity to integrate hardware and software in products and adapt them to all fields, from economics to education, research, arts & culture, administration and other societal needs.

© DR In 2011, the Grenoble-Alps Metropolis initiated a wide gathering of the region’s actors. Of the 618 actors listed in our directory, the most active volunteered approximately 5,000 hours of their time to help with the application process. After the label was awarded in November 2014, these same volunteers offered another 5,000 hours of their time to help create an organization dedicated to implementing the vision of Digital Grenoble. The French Tech label now includes 14 digital metropolises (in June 2015, four metropolises were added to the original nine) and four thematic ecosystems. The next step is to continue promoting and supporting the creation of digital start-ups and their evolution towards SMEs as well as encouraging the growth of existing SMEs. Jean-Pierre Verjus, president of Digital Grenoble

Hard Work and Cooperation The French Tech Label Has Leads to Concrete Results Much to Offer Grenoble

he French Tech label awarded to ight from the start, the Grenoble Digital Grenoble almost a year ago Chamber of Commerce and Tnot only recognizes the individual R Industry (CCI) worked hand in quality of each local actor, but also the hand with the entire digital ecosystem © M. Brichet © J.M. Blache dynamic and collaborative effort put to successfully complete the application forth by all, including the Metropolis, process for the French Tech initiative. As which supported the initiative right from the start. the birthplace of computer science in France and home to Of course, this was a joint adventure. The Grésivaudan region and numerous innovative companies, the region of Grenoble is a the Grenoble CCI joined the application process alongside the Me- fertile land for digital entrepreneurship. The region’s many tropolis. Since then, other territories such as the Voironnais and advantages allow it to unite a wide range of skills from digital Savoie regions have also voiced their interest in joining Digital material design to software development in fields such as Grenoble. I must say that I am thrilled to see this collaborative e-commerce, healthcare, energy or connected objects. spirit continue to spread. Digital Grenoble was born out of the collaborative efforts of start Today, the Totem building embodies the dynamism of the region’s ups, SMEs, major companies, academic institutions, clusters and start ups and digital actors. My wish is to see this building growth accelerators. The vibrant ecosystem created by this become the locus of interactions between all of the region’s network of actors encourages and supports the development of actors so that they may enrich each other’s practices and create digital champions. In addition, the Grenoble CCI supports the a synergy between the ecosystem and all of its actors. development of innovative companies through its school for IT I would like to highlight the work of all our partners and thank systems (EMSI), its center for international commerce (Grex), and them sincerely for their efforts. Our work has already given its Grenoble Ecobiz, Innovation and E-Business communities. The birth to new accelerators and a location that will soon welcome Grenoble CCI will continue to play a pivotal role in Grenoble’s and accompany businesses. In addition, new services are also digital dynamic. on their way. I am fully convinced by the potential of our Digital Grenoble opens our region to new opportunities, both ecosystem and the Metropolis will continue to support Digital regional and international. We are proud to be a key partner in Grenoble by providing the organization with added visibility this ambitious project to grow Grenoble’s international visibility to help attract companies, funding and talent. Together, we will and renown. continue to create jobs and develop our region. Christophe Ferrari, president of the Grenoble-Alps Metropolis Jean Vaylet, president of the Grenoble Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Birth of a Vibrant Dynamic

Digital Grenoble: The Digital Ecosystem © Fotolia of the Future

The French Tech label, which Grenoble received last November, was marked by the mobilization of an entire region in support of this crucial digital ecosystem. The key objective was to reinforce the region’s ability to nurture new champions who will create jobs and added value for the territory.

renoble’s many actors were eager for Digital, the D in Grenoble’s DNA the recognition provided by this label. The region surrounding Grenoble has several G The quality of their work and their unique characteristics. Starting in the 1960s collaborative efforts paid off on November 12, and 1970s, the region contributed to the 2014. The capital of the Alps was one of the first development of computer science in France Digital Grenoble cities to be awarded the label by the Minister thanks in particular to the presence of Key Figures of State for Digital Affaires. Aix-Marseille, Capgemini, Bull (now Atos-Bull) and HP. The • 618 members Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, region also brings together both software • 350 businesses Rennes and Toulouse were also recognized by and hardware competences. The former are the government. However, according to experts represented by companies such as Atos, Grenoble’s Digital Industry with knowledge of the selection process, Capgemini, Orange, Xerox RCE, and software • 40,000 jobs Grenoble’s candidacy distinguished itself as one development companies such as Bonitasoft, (15,000 in IT and software) of the best nation-wide. “While our digital Cabrilog, Corys Tess, Digimind, Hardis, • 6,000 students ecosystem may not have as many companies or Metrologic and Winsoft. The latter have • 2,000 researchers jobs as others, we are definitely one of the most traditionally been represented by actors such • France’s No. 2 digital complete ecosystems.” adds Jean-Pierre Verjus, as HP, Bull and STMicroelectronics. ecosystem who led the application process and is the In the 1990s, these companies began to president of Digital Grenoble. develop ties as hardware and software grew to

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Jean-Pierre Verjus - The Leader of Digital Grenoble

be intertwined. A trend which has continued to expand with © DR Few could have done better than Jean-Pierre the emergence of connected objects. In addition to the above Verjus to anticipate the importance of the mentioned companies, digital services and e-commerce digital evolution for Grenoble and more companies such as Spartoo, Photoweb, Made in Design or generally, the French economy. His experience Evioo have now joined this digital web. By adding education provided him with invaluable insights. Starting and public research institutions to the mix, the region was able in the 1960s, he studied applied mathematics to create the ideal environment for a French Tech label. and computer sciences in Grenoble, which at the time was one of the world’s top ten A digital vision since 2010 centers for computer science research. He The second strength of Grenoble’s candidacy was without founded several research laboratories in Montreal, Renne and Lausanne a doubt its vision. Anticipation was key. By 2010, the vice- before creating and directing Inria Rhône-Alpes in 1992. As an president of the Metro, Geneviève Fioraso, had already given emblematic leader of the digital ecosystem, he was able to rally Jean-Pierre Verjus the mission of identifying Grenoble’s strengths the troops and unite the region’s actors around a common vision. in terms of IT technology and software. “This marked the beginning of a realization concerning the reality and importance of the word ‘digital’.” explains Cyril Isabelle, in charge of inno- Laurence Ruffin - The Collaborative Spirit at Work vation and competitiveness for the Grenoble-Alps Metropolis. From this point onwards, the first steps of this digital vision Laurence Ruffin leads Alma, a leading cooperative IT company. As a leader were launched: the scope of the Minalogic cluster was Ardito © F. expanded to include software and Inria Rhônes-Alpes set up who embodies the values of solidarity, an office in the Scientific Polygon to reinforce the link between sustainability, transparency and proximity, digital, micro and nanotechnologies. the vice-president of Digital Grenoble At the same time, rumors began to emerge of a nation-wide was quick to implement the creation of a call for projects focused on digital ecosystems. Thanks to the cooperative public interest company (SCIC) energy of Fleur Pellerin, deputy minister, and Axelle Lemaire, to meet the association’s need for a Minister of State for Digital Affaires, this potential call for new status. This evolution helped Digital projects evolved into the French Tech initiative. “By the time Grenoble unite the social and economic the national call for projects was launched in 2013, the level objectives of the region. Laurence Ruffin is also supporting the of awareness on this topic in Grenoble was already very high.” creation of an ethical growth accelerator program within Digital explains Jean-Pierre Verjus. The region was ready to mobilize Grenoble. It is a concept Alma is already experimenting with via its all available resources to obtain the French Tech label. ■ ■ ■ support for ScopArtics.

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Birth of a Vibrant Dynamic

An application process that gained incredible momentum The energy behind the application process went above and beyond all hopes. “We were ten when we started the mission in 2013. A year later, we ended up being more than 600!” exclaims Jean-Pierre Verjus. The candidacy was launched by the Metro in partnership with the Grenoble Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The Grésivaudan, Voironnais and Vercors regions as well as the Isère Regional Council quickly joined the mission. The French Tech candidacy provided a strong image that brought together many of the region’s leaders as well as a community of start-ups that saw The attractiveness of Digital Grenoble now shines well beyond it initial territory. in this gathering a chance to meet, share and develop common goals. In the end, the label that Pierre Blangero - The Software Industry’s Support was awarded on November 12, 2014 was simply a recognition of an ecosystem that was already in Right off the bat, Digital Grenoble place. “This recognition was able to count on the provides reassurance for our © F. Ardito © F. members of Grilog (Grenoble The attractiveness agglomeration’s economy” said Alpes Logiciel─known under Christophe Ferrari, president of the name of Clust’R Numérique of Digital Grenoble the Grenoble-Alps Metropolis. since last spring). Pierre shines well beyond “We know that the digital Blangero, president of Clust’R sector represents an important Numérique’s Isère branch, the metropolis. solution to the demands of our invested time side by side with country’s job market.” From Jean-Pierre Verjus to help the start, the Grenoble CCI spread this digital vision and was a key partner in this process and facilitated mobilize software companies. After the French Tech label interactions between companies as well as con- was awarded, the CEO of Winsoft (90% international turnover) tributed internal resources to develop the project. continued to help promote Grenoble’s international attractiveness and the digital transformation. The buzz of a successful ecosystem The Government’s recognition of this regional ecosystem was quickly transformed into concrete Christophe Mathevet - A Key Digital Player actions carried out by Digital Grenoble. In December 2014, one month after receiving the

© DR As the president of Inovallée, label, Digital Grenoble’s status and governance were Christophe Mathevet is the digital officially set up. Various groups were set in motion representative for the territory. The to work on five key priorities: transforming the Inovallée science park counts 350 association into a collaborative public interest companies, including 200 tied to the company (SCIC), setting up shop in Orange’s digital sector (8,000 of its 11,200 Totem building by September 2015, creating jobs). It also houses Tarmac, an growth accelerator programs, finalizing a Small incubator in which experienced Business Act signed by major companies and company leaders help accompany regional authorities, and valorizing the attractiveness the launch of digital start ups. The of Grenoble’s digital ecosystem. These five objectives incubator was created a year ago and the 27 start ups it launched highlight the community’s desire to move forward already expect €5 million in turnover this year. Christophe hand in hand under the banner of Digital Grenoble. Mathevet is also a digital player in his role as the CEO of Cotranet, a pioneer in collaborative online document management (founded in 1999).

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The Strengths of a Digital Ecosystem Why Develop a Digital Business in Grenoble?

The Grenoble region trains smart people capable excellence in the creation of digital systems. Numerous leaders of creating smart companies that offer smart services have underlined the strengths of this ecosystem. According to and smart systems. Digital Grenoble aims to build Christophe Baillon, founder of Sogilis: “Grenoble’s wide array on this key strength to amplify the region’s capacities of complementary skills provides the region’s actors with great in years to come. opportunities to interact and cooperate. We’re lucky to be located here.” The president of Itris Automation, Éric Pierrel, adds: “Kelkoo, he digital economy has become a strategic stake for many for example, built its success here and became one of France’s regional economies. Studies carried out by France Digital best examples of valorization.” Parker Harris, co-founder of T highlight the fact that pure digital companies are responsible Salesforce, a world leader in cloud computing customer for 60% of new jobs in France. No other sector can boast such relations located in Silicon Valley, highlights the region’s a performance. Thanks to its history, Grenoble has established available skill sets: “We came to Grenoble because we wanted its position as a city that has all the required characteristics for to find the best engineers in the world.” ■ ■ ■

Éric Pierrel - Entrepreneurship for the Ecosystem Boris Saragaglia - Input from a Tech Champion

© DR Éric Pierrel is a Grenoble École de © DR Boris Saragaglia graduated from École de Management graduate who worked mines and HEC Entrepreneur. At 23 years for a time at Polyspace with Daniel of age, he created Spartoo with two Pilaud. In 2008, they worked together co-founders. Almost ten years later, the on acquiring Itris Automation, which is company employees 350 people and has specialized in software engineering for a turnover of more than €130 million in future factories (14 employees; 2014 Europe. Jean-Pierre Verjus brought him turnover: €460,000). In addition to onboard to participate in the Digital managing Itris Automation, he is also Grenoble French Tech candidacy. His the vice-president and representative vision of a successful ecosystem is based of Minalogic’s SMEs. “Creating links is at the heart of my work. A on three fundamental principles: to create a single easily identifiable great day for me is when I am able to connect two people who can entry point for those seeking to launch a project, to decentralize the collaborate together and create added value.” To share his ideas region’s financial support system and to unite all of the region’s and convictions, Éric Pierrel is also part of the working group on initiatives behind a single high impact brand. These three principles incubators. will provide a strong basis for the brand’s international success.

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Strengths of a Digital Ecosystem

Medicalps Campaigns for E-Healthcare

Vincent Tempelaere is the president of Medicalps, a healthcare tech-

© J.M. Blache nology cluster in the Grenoble- Isère region. He highlights that: “Digital technology has become an essential part of the world of medical diagnostics, imagery, instrumentation, patient follow-up and data processing. It is the key to medicine tomorrow.” As Medicalps’s members continue to provide examples of this new reality, Vincent Tempelaere’s participation in Digital Grenoble was all the more logical. In addition, healthcare was identified by Digital Grenoble as a key area of excellence that will provide promising results and added Five areas of excellence value for the digital economy. The region’s digital ecosystem is banking on five areas of excellence: healthcare, energy, e-commerce, connected objects and the digital transformation. Digital Grenoble was the only A Grenoble Smart Grid Campus metropolis to have identified healthcare as a key area in its French Tech candidacy. “In Isère, ERDF’s installation of Linky meters is a first step towards there are already 10,000 jobs focused on digital energy. developing technological systems for healthcare, However the technological requirements for a smart grid an area that represents a turnover of €4.1 billion.” demand even greater changes. “In collaboration with the CEA, highlights Vincent Tempelaere, president of Ines, RTE and Grenoble universities, we are working on the the Medicalps cluster. The cluster unites more possibility of creating a smart grid campus.” says Matthieu than 70 members, of whom 50% are less than Terenti, in charge of major projects in the Alps for ERDF. This five years old. Grenoble’s capacity to support campus would meet three needs: training, developing innovative emerging champions in this field could soon technology for the energy transition and international visibility be bolstered by the creation of for the sector. “The stakes are high because not only do we have an incubator dedicated to this to invent the technological building blocks for this new model The alpine cause. but other countries have already started to work on this topic.” Energy, the second area of A project of this type is without a doubt a good fit for Digital ecosystem excellence, carries important Grenoble. is betting stakes such as creating smart on five areas grids, producing and managing renewable energy, and processing of excellence. energy and user data. These evioo: New Perspectives on the Web challenges will require new technology as well as innovative As a marketing and distribution professional, Philippe uses for existing technology. With Grenoble’s Wargnier believes in “connected commerce.” cutting-edge position in this field, Digital In other words, a traditional commerce whose efficiency is Grenoble aims to encourage initiatives and increased by the power, choice and prices offered by e-commerce. welcome experimental ideas in order to To support this conviction, he created evioo which offers an promote the ecosystem’s visibility above and alliance between the internet and traditional opticians. In addition, beyond the region. he created the first digital sales space for glasses. The concept is simple: Evioo uses a small dedicated space in a shopping mall E-commerce and connected objects, to offer consumers an infinite choice. The consumer is guided by a cornerstone for Digital Grenoble a machine that recognizes morphological characteristics and In Grenoble, connected objects are a vibrant allows the user to try on glasses via augmented reality. “This part of the ecosystem, in particular due to the marks the end goal of what the digital world can offer the real CEA-Leti’s work. More than 30 start ups world.” says Philippe Wargnier. The concept is on its way to being (Movea, Microoled, Aledia, Primo 1D, ISKN, spread across numerous shopping malls, major retailers and city etc.) have also been created in the region to centers. develop new uses for connected objects. A few

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of these start ups are already on their way towards large scale development. Grenoble’s activity in this sector is creating quite a buzz and by developing its incubator programs and uniting various skill sets, the region is ready to earn international recognition. The fourth area of excellence is e-commerce. Back in 2000, the Kelkoo success story already highlighted the region’s excellence in this area. Thanks to the region’s competency in software development, Grenoble has successfully attracted several e-commerce pioneers. As a mix between commerce, marketing and software development, this area of excellence requires a specific combination of skills and it provides the region with many opportunities for new experiences.

Going digital for a sustainable economy Grenoble’s candidacy for the French Tech label attributed critical importance to the digital transformation. This fifth area of excellence was underlined as a key priority. “Digital Grenoble

provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness among all © Fotolia companies and help them prepare for the challenges of a digital transformation, in particular the digitalization of customer relations. This will be a critical challenge for certain ‘traditional’ sectors of activity if they wish to remain viable over the long term.” explains Jean Vaylet, president of the Grenoble CCI. On June 18, the Grenoble CCI and Clust’R Numérique organized a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges of a digital transformation. Numerous actions are also being planned for the future. For example, The Digital Company is an incubator being set up in the Totem that will be specifically dedicated to this theme. The combination of all the above mentioned strengths provides Grenoble with a unique digital ecosystem. Many actors have already recognized these strengths and chosen to set up shop in the region. It is now up to Digital Grenoble to develop the region’s visibility and communicate on these many strengths to continue attracting new talents and ambitions. © DR

ISKN Unites the Advantages of Paper and Digital Formats Petzl Undergoes a Digital Transformation

“Despite the fact that nobody believed in our project, Petzl is dedicated to producing equipment for rock which aimed to transform paper into a digital format, our climbing, speleology, alpinism and work in high places. team didn’t take no for an answer and today we can see In 2012, the company launched a strategy for its digital the result.” says Jean-Luc Vallejo, co-founder of ISKN. transformation. This CEA-Leti innovation combines the pleasure of writing The first step was to introduce a company-wide ERP. The second or drawing on paper with a digital rendering of sketches or step was to completely revamp the company’s communication notes. In September 2013, the project successfully seduced an tools by going from print to web formats for both the general international community of actors who discovered iSketchnote public and professional clients. The third step was to develop on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The initial goal of customer relations thanks to social networks. “The strategy $35,000 dollars was quickly overrun and $346,000 were raised continues to evolve. The changes created by this plan have in record time. ISKN raised two million dollars in January 2015 forced us to review our processes and rethink our organization.” thanks to investors such as Pascal Cagni, ex-vice president explains Christophe Cayot, head of IT systems at Petzl (700 of Apple Europe, and Xavier Neil. The company launched the employees; 2014 turnover: €140 million). This transformation production of 10,000 Slates and this 100% made in France was first discussed and imagined in collaboration with the product can now be delivered to more than 50 countries. company’s suppliers, but the process will also fit well with initiatives launched by Digital Grenoble.

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Digital Grenoble’s ten year ambition is threefold: will be a success once it provides a clear and simple entry point First, to create at least one SME that will become a tech for those seeking to launch projects. It has to provide access to champion, second, to help dozens of companies create an entire set of services tied to the digital world.” explain young hundreds of jobs and third, to support the many entrepreneurs in the sector. This goal falls in particular to businesses that will try to overcome the challenges Totem, the building in which Digital Grenoble will be housed of a digital transformation. Several essential tools by the end of September 2015. will provide the means to achieve these goals. Breaking the glass ceiling he Grenoble region is an ecosystem that encourages the The second priority is based on the need to support growth. development of digital companies. However, it remains to Between 17 and 24 innovative start ups are created each year T be seen what concrete results the French Tech label will in this region. While this highlights the fact that the ecosystem bring to this ecosystem. The members of Digital Grenoble is one of the most fertile lands for digital start ups, there is still expect high returns from this label. work to be done in terms of supporting growth. In Grenoble and France in general, most companies are faced with a glass Two key priorities ceiling of 100 employees. The first is to create a single entity that will coordinate and Jérôme Giachino, who founded Starzik in 2004, explains communicate on the region’s digital ecosystem. “There are so that “to win the race and be recognized in the legal music many actors and initiatives that it is difficult for people to downloading sector, it was essential to have a concentration of clearly understand all of these opportunities. Digital Grenoble means that, for the moment, is only possible in the United

The Digital Company: An Agile Accelerator Startup Maker: A Studio for Start Ups

By creating The Digital Company (20 employees in Paris Christophe Baillon, the founder of Sogilis, also created and Grenoble), Claude Lemardeley created a second level Startup Maker, which is the first start up investment fund accelerator. to focus on lean development. This project was motivated by the fact that it is very difficult “Our innovation is to offer start ups repeated funding and to for start ups to grow from one to ten million euros in turnover. test the product on the market as fast as possible. We are The Digital Company offers support by leveraging sales. “Some fighting against the ‘in my garage’ mentality, or in other words, start ups need funding, others need access to an international innovations that never actually connect with clients.” Startup network. Our contribution is to help these businesses connect Maker notably backed Squadrone System, whose management with strategic digital transformation programs at major companies. team was recruited during a Startup Weekend in Grenoble. The These are opportunities which they otherwise would not have company met with great success on Kickstarter where it raised been able to access.” The key to the process’s success is more than $1.3 million in pre-sales. The start up also recently its combination of agile methods and digital technology. raised three million euros with a Canadian investment fund. This Following several successful missions, The Digital Company is fundraising effort provided Startup Maker with a 250% return now extending its offer beyond the Grenoble ecosystem. on investment, making it the most successful French first round investment operation. In addition, Startup Maker was able to keep control of a significant portion of Squadrone’s capital.

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Strengths of a Digital Ecosystem

Minalogic: A Complete Accelerator States. In 2004, we might have been able to grow much faster and spread to an international Created in 2005, the Minalogic cluster was initially focused market if we had had an initiative such as the on micro and nanotechnology as well as embedded systems. French Tech label.” André Meyer, ex-manager However, since then this internationally recognized cluster has for HP and a business angel adds: “When an opened its range of action to include software and the entire American company raises €10 million, an digital sector. The cluster counts 300 members in the Rhône- equivalent French company will raise a tenth Alpes region. “If we define the term ‘digital’ as being the as much. In addition an American company intersection between hardware and software, then 100% of the will commit 40% of its funds to R&D and 40% cluster’s projects fall within this category.” underlines Philippe to sales and marketing. In France this ratio is Wieczorek, Minalogic’s software technical director. “By expanding more around 70% for R&D and 15 to 20% for to include the entire digital sector, the cluster opened its doors sales and marketing. We commit too much to new methods for innovation, including for example lean start to R&D and as a result we do not dedicate ups and agile methods. This was a fantastic evolution for us as enough funds to aspects that are key to being these new contributions served to boost the entire innovation successful in a market.” process.” explains Isabelle Guillaume, the cluster’s general delegate. Accelerating growth Accelerating growth is the primary goal of Ambition logicielle and the Pass French Tech the French Tech initiative. On a national level, Minalogic is responsible for leading the Ambition logicielle this translates to providing targeted funding program created by Inria. The program aims to support the rapid (€200 million) for programs designed to growth of software companies. Each year, dozens of companies accelerate growth. In Grenoble, the region’s in the Rhône-Alpes region receive support under this framework. entrepreneurial culture has already created Since December 2014, the cluster has also been responsible for several such initiatives to support digital running the Pass French Tech program for Digital Grenoble. Its and non-digital companies. These initiatives mission is to accompany companies undergoing rapid growth. include the Grenoble Angels, the Grenoble Ecole The program provides numerous opportunities to accelerate de Management Institute for Entrepreneurship, company growth thanks to events such as innovation days, the Entreprendre Isère network and Inovallée. conventions designed to connect SMEs, start ups and major There are also many organizations focused on corporations, and special events such as the recent event the transfer of technology such as organized with TCL/Alcatel One Touch. Minalogic also provides SATT Gate 1 or organizations support for Rhône-Alpes companies participating in the Las Vegas derived from the CEA-Leti, Inria CES trade show. The delegation has included 12 to 15 start ups Rhône-Alpes and INPG. Winning the race each year, but will expand to include 20 start ups in 2016 as the In addition, the ecosystem has for international Rhône-Alpes region expands to become the Rhônes-Alpes- seen a spew of recent initiatives Auvergne region. These companies will now also benefit from the dedicated to the digital world: renown and French Tech label as they cross the Atlantic. Startup Weekend─an event growth. for the ecosystem, Cowork in Grenoble to host or create events, Daniel Pilaud Sets a Path for Accelerators La Casemate for fablab type tools, or growth accelerators such as Le Phare, Startup Maker, Daniel Pilaud, the vice-president of Le Tarmac in Inovallée, IncubaGEM, and the Digital Grenoble, is an expert on the Ambition logicielle program overseen by matter. Ex-professor and researcher at Minalogic. The goal of Digital Grenoble is Ensimag and co-founder of Polyspace to coordinate all of these various actors as Technologies, he now leads the well as help create new privately funded company IT-Translation which provides accelerator programs. Several projects are seed-funding for technology-oriented under consideration: digital companies. His vision also

- A program dedicated to accelerating growth © DR guides his contributions to the in the fields of health and energy. working group on accelerators. “The - A level two accelerator program focused on weakness of the French digital internet objects for industry. economy is costing us. We have to admit that the Americans - An ethical accelerator program that encourages know how to buy start ups. Why should we not try to consolidate different types of remuneration to help keep certain sectors?” This will be one of the missions given to digital technologies and top-level management accelerator programs supported by Digital Grenoble. in the region. ■ ■ ■

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Strengths of a Digital Ecosystem © DR

Funding for tech champions Access to risk capital and funds for development were two fundamental principles for Grenoble’s French Tech candidacy. Despite a significant increase in fundraising (€17 million in 2010, €46 million in 2012, €90 million in 2013), the region still has to provide more support. “If we want Grenoble to be home to a champion, the region must provide access to greater financial support.” insists Boris Saragaglia, CEO of Spartoo. “Grenoble has the economic weight necessary to attract high-level financial support for high-potential start ups.” adds Jean Vaylet, president of the Grenoble CCI. Accelerating The creation of a “fund for Startup Weekend: Start Ups from A to Z start ups by funds” is underway to create a tool for shared funding that CSince 2011, 120 students, entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, providing access will boost support for the designers and developers have come together each year in Grenoble to risk capital. most promising companies. for a weekend dedicated to working on start up projects. The initiative The region, with its strong is entirely volunteer-based and was inspired by events in the United culture of technology, will States. It has now become one of the most important events of this also have to learn to balance type in France. “The goal is to promote entrepreneurship on a local investments in R&D, marketing, business and level and encourage the creation of innovative business models. It is partnerships so to emulate practices that are a great opportunity to participate in the start up process from A to already successful in Anglo-Saxon regions. Z.” explains Aurélien Bergerot, a member of the organizing team. On Digital Grenoble is committed to promoting Sunday evening, thanks to support from experienced coaches and this new spirit which is essential if the region young talents, several awards are given to the most promising wishes to develop a tech champion. projects. Success stories such as Squadrone System, Neojobs, BeyondLab, Peufdaddy and ZeeMono all passed through Startup Weekend. The fifth edition will take place at the Grenoble CCI from November 20 to 22. This year’s theme will be: The 3.0 City of the Future.

Sogilis: A Software Success Story Mathieu Genty - Promoting a Digital Culture

© DR Christophe Baillon is a self-taught visionary. In 2012, Mathieu Genty, the founder He created Sogilis in 2008 with the goal of of Cowork in Grenoble, wanted to designing long-lasting, efficient and low create a place dedicated to digital

maintenance cost software. To do so, he © NilsLouna007 start ups. “My vision of what was relied on agile methods. The reliability of being done abroad encouraged me the work created by Sogilis teams soon to try and break the loneliness of attracted the interest of the Thales Avionics entrepreneurs.” Over the past three group. As a result, the company was given years, 1,000 companies with a total several aeronautical projects and ended up turnover of €10 million have passed receiving the highest grade amongst all of through the doors of Cowork in the group’s suppliers. However, to go even Grenoble. “These companies can further, the company’s founder created an innovative management succeed by creating new uses. Their experiences demonstrate model: a company without managers where teams decide for that there is real economic value behind their innovative models. themselves which projects to pursue all the while taking into account We will pay a high price if France does not bet on the digital economic constraints. The success of this model led to the launch ecosystem.” Mathieu Genty is a self-taught man with the desire of subsidiaries in Lyon, Australia and the United States as well as the to share his experiences. As a result, he expanded his concept creation of Startup Maker, a growth accelerator that notably supported and created a school for entrepreneurs that is based on learning Squadrone System. The company is strongly invested in the region’s by doing. In addition, Cowork in Grenoble, which is now located in digital ecosystem. the Totem, provides an accelerator program for start ups.

12 - PRÉSENCES 265 September 2015 - Special Edition: Digital Grenoble p03a17_french tech_anglais_Mise en page 1 22/07/15 15:40 Page13 © Fotolia Digital Grenoble: International Visibility and Attractiveness How can we make Digital Grenoble an internationally French Tech in the Alps, creating a world-renown image recognized brand? The first steps towards accomplishing To help increase its international visibility, Digital Grenoble this goal were the creation of a “French Tech in the Alps” benefits from Grenoble’s excellent ranking as the fifth most slogan as well as policies and strategies focused innovative city in the world (just behind Malmö, Sweden, and on developing attractiveness and creating international in front of Stuttgart, Germany). The slogan “French Tech in partnerships. the Alps” also builds on Digital Grenoble’s easily recognizable location in the French Alps. hile Grenoble’s micro and nanotechnology sectors have earned international recognition, the region’s digital sector Connecting its existing networks Wremains undervalued. Digital Grenoble’s leaders and The Isère region includes a network of 122 companies experts alike agree that Grenoble has the potential to become an with international backing. In addition, 60 of the network’s international player in the digital sector. “The French Tech label companies are solely focused on the IT and software sectors provides Grenoble with a unique opportunity to capitalize on a and include companies such as HP, with its European expert specialization other than micro and nanotechnology. This is our center for cloud computing, Xerox RCE, Salesforce and Rolls- chance to place digital innovations and technologies in their rightful Royce. Many local players such as Schneider Electric, Orange place.” says Daniel Pilaud, director of the seed-funding company and Capgemini are not only active members of Digital IT-Translation. Grenoble, but also international leaders in their field. In ■ ■ ■

Laurent Ponthieu - Kick Starting International Networks Renaud Cornu-Emieux - Brand Leadership

“Digital Grenoble provides us with an © DR Following the application process, opportunity for development. Its platform Renaud Cornu-Emieux has played a key provides a network of digital skills and role in Digital Grenoble’s communication talents that is very valuable.” states strategy. He holds a doctorate of Laurent Ponthieu, in charge of the Rolls- engineering from INPG, leads the Royce civilian nuclear activity in Europe. GEM-Orange Digital Natives Chair Whether it is in Meylan with digital and founded EMSI, Grenoble Ecole de distributed control systems or in Derby Management’s school for IT systems. He

© DR with aviation equipment, digital technology now also dedicates part of his time is crucial for Rolls-Royce. Thus it was to managing Digital Grenoble’s website and social networks. In natural for Laurent Ponthieu, who also holds a doctorate in artificial collaboration with Digital Grenoble’s team, he is setting up intelligence, to lead Digital Grenoble’s international actions. His the brand’s values, charter and logo guidelines. As a staunch project is to create ties that open the doors to major corporations supporter of digital technology, Renaud Cornu-Emieux also and help develop connections with other metropolises. “To be organizes GEM’s digital day, which will change format in December attractive, we have to know how to promote our successes.” 2015 to address issues surrounding the digital transformation.

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■ ■ ■ addition, Digital Grenoble aims to interconnect with French Tech Glossary networks such as alumni associations, researcher networks in companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google or Apple, and • French Tech Hubs: Regions with international international networks created by the region’s universities and metropolises and major development opportunities business schools. As a result, Digital Grenoble’s teams often for start ups. These regions received this label say: “The map of our networks covers the entire world.” This from the French government on the basis of their address book of possible ambassadors opens the way to application which had to meet the requirements of communicating the Grenoble French Tech the Ministry of State for Digital Affaires. brand around the world. In addition to going • French Tech Label: To earn the French Tech global, these networks are also aimed at A brand strategy label, a metropolis must demonstrate several key helping companies set up shop in the region. characteristics: a leading French digital ecosystem aimed at that favors entrepreneurship, a united front on the An initiative to mobilize the entire ecosystem international part of regional players, an ambitious development Digital Grenoble is also focused on developing strategy for its ecosystem, operational programs relations with international Tech Hubs. To help attractiveness. that support the growth and visibility of start ups achieve this goal, the region has elaborated a and companies in the region, and specifically range of convincing arguments and created its designated locations and organizations dedicated first relations with London, Helsinki and Lausanne. Digital to encouraging and supporting these companies. Grenoble will also be working together with all the French Tech Each metropolis received its label for one year. metropolises to create a major digital event. The fact that France In 2015, a review of the year’s actions will sends many companies to the Las Vegas CES trade show every determine if the label is awarded for the next year (120 in January 2015) suggests that such an event would three years. be successful in France. The Rhône-Alpes region is well • Pass French Tech: A program designed to represented with 12 companies in the latest 2015 delegation. To support companies that are experiencing rapid provide even greater support for digital companies, organizations growth. such as Grex, which is dedicated to accompanying companies • Tech Champion: A company with an in their development, have all lent their support in order to create ambitious project for growth that mobilizes future tech champions. a wide range of partners who will support the project. A project’s potential is analyzed in terms of its capacity to become an international leader within a few years. • Small Business Act: A policy initiated by major corporations and local authorities to govern cooperation and purchasing in a way that supports start ups.

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In June 2015, Digital Grenoble finished elaborating its strategy for creating economic value. The region’s ecosystem now has a clear roadmap for upcoming years. The first significant step in this plan is the inauguration of the Totem building in September 2015. Setting up shop in the building rented by Orange in Pasteur Square is without a doubt one of the most visible actions implemented by Digital Grenoble.

fficiency was the primary guiding principle for Digital Salesforce Bets on Grenoble’s Ecosystem Grenoble. Eight months after receiving the French Tech

Elabel, Digital Grenoble had already finalized its offer for This American company is a perfect illustration © DR digital players and entrepreneurs while the entire ecosystem of what champions expect from French Tech demonstrated its readiness to collaborate on the initiative. metropolises. Founded in 1999, the company is an international leader of cloud-based Totem inauguration planned for September 2015 CRM solutions. Created in San Francisco, The building is located in downtown Grenoble at the intersection Salesforce now has 16,000 employees of many sites with strong digital activities (Inovallée, Montbonnot worldwide. The group works with all types of and the Scientific Polygon) as well as a multitude of public French companies, small and large. In 2013, transportation options. The Totem will be ready to welcome its Salesforce opened an R&D center in Meylan. first visitors in September 2015. The location includes 300 The center’s director, Pierre-Yves Chevalier, alerted the AEPI (Invest square meters of coworking space, a space for events, meetings in Grenoble-Isère Network) of the need for a well-thought sales and exchanges, and Digital Grenoble’s first set of services aimed pitch to convince Salesforce of Grenoble’s high potential. Since at entrepreneurs. then, the company’s R&D center has grown rapidly with 15 Over the long run, Digital Grenoble’s location will include engineers. “Salesforce discovered the region’s high level of 1,700 square meters of office space dedicated to innovation expertise. Local talent is well-trained, autonomous and loyal. and digital activities. By opening this location, the digital ■ ■ ■ This is a real advantage compared to Silicon Valley where the digital fever causes high turnover rates.” says Pierre-Yves Chevalier, who is also involved in Digital Grenoble.

© DR As the vice-president of the Grenoble Angels, André Meyer built his career around major players in the telecommunications and software industries (Ericsson, Philips, HP, Cegetel, etc). In 2001, he created a start up which has since been sold to an American group. Thanks to the wide range of his experiences, he participated on several aspects of Digital Grenoble: international attractiveness, accelerator programs, etc. His conviction is that French digital companies have the potential to excel at “going to market” if they are ready to interact with markets earlier on in order to test their solutions. André Meyer also provided key support for the Grenoble Small Business Act.

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Digital Region

Digital Grenoble Perfomance Indicators ■ ■ ■ community will have a single entry point for its services. Within a very short timeframe, Digital Grenoble’s ambitions and success will be Digital Grenoble has accomplished its goal of evaluated over the next ten years according providing a clear reference point for entrepreneurs to the following indicators: to find the right expertise, organization or other necessary services. In addition, the • Indicator 1 - Growth of jobs in digital companies, Totem will provide entrepreneurs with access balance between major companies and SMEs, and the digital to the entire Digital Grenoble network. transformation of consumer goods companies. Whether it is to choose a new board member • Indicator 2 - Number of companies experiencing rapid or find partners, this network will help growth (goal: 300% growth by 2024). projects accelerate their development. • Indicator 3 - Number of digital SMEs with more than 100 employees, their growth in terms of turnover, French Tech in the Alps: Seeing the big picture and their percentage of international business. This first year of activity included meaningful • Indicator 4 - Statistics on fundraising operations for work on Digital Grenoble’s primary mission start ups and SMEs (how many/how much), fundraising to support the creation and development of by accelerators and Grenoble’s digital investment funds. digital companies. These advances were made • Indicator 5 - Measuring the impact of major companies possibly by the active involvement of local on start ups and SMEs (turnover created by corporations that players in the organization’s working groups. have signed the Small Business Act). The enthusiasm born of the application process continues to bolster the organization’s work. “The French Tech label is a wonderful initiative that will provide Grenoble with Orange: Strong Commitment from a Major Player many opportunities.” notes Jean Mobilizing an Vaylet. “The Grenoble innovation Orange (155,000 employees; 2014 turnover: €39.4 billion) ecosystem is expanding to is a 100% digital group. “In our industry, product uses change ecosystem include everything digital. It’s a at lightning speed. Our company is constantly rethinking its to encourage real chance for value creation innovation management in order to continue improving product the growth and growth.” adds Isabelle life cycles and how fast we develop new solutions. The French Guillaume, Minalogic’s general Tech initiative is therefore in perfect alignment with our strategic of champions. delegate. Everyone agrees that objectives.” explains Didier Chaminade, Orange’s regional this initiative aims big. “We have delegate in the Alps. to be ambitious and look to the distant future. If we have to buy a start up with 50 employees Connecting the ecosystem to Orange’s programs somewhere else in Europe in order for us to Thanks to Orange Fab France, the company opens innovation to create a tech champion, then why not do it?” lightweight agile organizations specialized in specific sectors. asks an entrepreneur in Grenoble. Twice a year, the company reaches out to start ups and launches a call for projects via its website: orangefabfrance.fr. Among the Three accelerators in the works for 2015 150 candidates, seven are given the opportunity to benefit from Digital Grenoble also set in motion a clear the accelerator program. “This year, no laureates came from the strategy for the creation of accelerator Isère region. My goal is to spread information about this program programs. “We had to start by examining throughout our ecosystem so that local companies can benefit all existing initiatives. This evaluation was from it. We can easily picture a couple dozen candidates from certainly more difficult for us than for metro- the Alpine region and therefore several potential winners as well.” polises with fewer such services. But now we adds the regional delegate. are ready to play our role and coordinate the Orange also created a capital venture fund with €20 million development of new accelerators that will meet in funds each year. “The fund can contribute to the birth of a needs not answered by existing solutions.” European champion that could become an international leader, explains Jean-Pierre Verjus. and why not a company from Grenoble.” says Didier Chaminade. As a result, three accelerators are in the works The company has also invested in Digital Grenoble’s activity. The for 2015 and other initiatives will certainly Totem building belongs to Orange and the group is funding 60% follow in 2016. The end-game is to develop of construction costs for office space. The company is also behind companies with new jobs and create economic the launch of the Digital Natives Chair created in 2012 with value for the territory by consolidating sectors Grenoble Ecole de Management. Didier Chaminade is committed such as e-commerce, connected objects, to closely following Digital Grenoble’s development. healthcare or energy. To analyze and follow

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DIGITAL GRENOBLE The Digital Region

up on these initiatives, a whole battery of Digital Grenoble: Concrete Actions in 2015 performance indicators have been implemented for French Tech metropolises (see box on performance indicators). In addition, Grenoble Action 1 : Creating a collaborative public interest company (SCIC) has decided to follow an additional indicator, Digital Grenoble will transform into a collaborative public interest company (SCIC) the digital transformation of companies, as this in the fall of 2015. The SCIC’s capital was funded by participating local players. evolution is essential for the entire economy. Action 2 : Opening the Totem building Digital Grenoble, the digital region The Totem provides a unique location for all of Digital Grenoble’s services: The region’s ecosystem has everything to gain • Coworking services: The Cowork in Grenoble company is changing by collaborating on the French Tech initiative. locations to set up shop in the Totem. Other coworking companies will The new links created between major groups also join the movement. such as Rolls-Royce, Capgemini or Schneider • French Tech Meetings: Organized since February 2015, these meetings Electric, and digital start ups will without a are designed to help SMEs overcome barriers to growth. Starting in October doubt lead to value creation, in particular 2015, they will take place in the Totem. thanks to the Grenoble Small Business • Innovation showcase: The Totem will offer traditional companies Act. “The success of Digital Grenoble is an the opportunity to discover new ideas and evolutions thanks to an experimental advantage that will help attract clients, talent space with showcases for new technology (expected in 2016). and investors as well as convince major groups • Office space: The Totem will house accelerators as well as consulting to invest here rather than elsewhere. The services for companies (to be deployed between 2015 and 2017). quality of the network we’ve developed in the • Brasserie: A restaurant will be opened to reinforce the Totem’s role region leads me to believe that we will be able as a place for exchange and advice. to create products and services that will be • Event organization: Starting in 2015. even more successful and ready for export.” says Laurent Ponthieu. Action 3 : Setting up growth accelerators Ambitious programs such as a smart grid • Two accelerators answered the call for projects during the French Tech campus are in the works and make for a application process: promising future. The Grenoble region is ready Startup Maker - Dedicated to supporting the creation of start ups geared to shine well beyond its borders thanks to the towards becoming international digital champions. dynamism and quality of its entrepreneurial The Digital Company - Focused the digitalization of client relations players. From Christophe Baillon to Jonathan and client experiences. Bonzy, Mathieu Genty, Stéphane Lavallée, • Digital Grenoble carried out an analysis of existing accelerators and Christophe Lecante, Claude Lemardeley, highlighted areas for further development (connected objects, healthcare, Philippe Matthia, Éric Pierrel, Boris Saragaglia energy and a regional accelerator to invest in digital companies). and many others, all have worked hard to set • The Pass French Tech and the coordination of various existing up the economy of the future and launch new accelerator initiatives is underway to support the growth of start ups. projects. Such investment can only bring about new digital players and tech champions. Over Action 4 : Signing a Small Business Act the next five to ten years, the building blocks The goal of this agreement was to obtain concrete commitments from major are in place to turn this ecosystem into a true companies and regional authorities in order to support the region’s start ups digital region. and SMEs. At least eight major groups and two regional authorities are expected to sign the agreement in 2015.

Action 5 : International Several actions were implemented in 2015, in particular: • A web site and social networks accounts were created to communicate on an international level (Digital Grenoble participates in foreign Tech Hub social networks and is also planning to create an English language version of digital-grenoble.com). • Efforts to welcome and encourage foreign talents to stay in the region thanks to a partnership with the Young Ambassadors network which works to welcome foreign students to the Rhône-Alpes region. • Set up international partnerships with Tech Hubs, foreign economic organizations and other international organizations. © M. Brichet

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Entreprises adhérentes Member Companies

• 24-7 • CIC Orio • Galaxy • Logi Concept • Scop La Péniche • 2Day • Clappaz • Genostar • Lu Shan • Sera • 2LJ • Clearbus • Genwyse • Lyl Concepts • Sereale • 2MS Deuxièmesens • Click & Coiff • Geo • Made in design • Sherpa Développement • 3D MontBlanc • CMA 38 • Gorgy Timing • Magali Évasion • Short edition • 3D Printer Avenue • Cogiteo • Greenwaves Technologies • Maxime Fortelle • Silverpeas • ABS Alto • Colportic Conseil • Grenoble Enchères • Maya Group • Sinnoptic Consulting • Absiskey • Com-hom • Gresilab • Médiane Système • Sirlan • ACT750 / Lumata France • Concentré-d’image sas • Groupe Hipcom • Mentor Graphics • Smart Conseil • Actoll • Conseil en transport international • Groupe Rossignol • Metagenia • Smart Origin • Adeunis RF • Coriolys • H3C • Mezcalito • Smartmetrics • Agoracity • Corys • Haitem informatique • Motwin • Smartnotify.us • AIM • Cotranet • Harding Marketing Communications • Movea • Sogilis • Airsens / Joomeo.com • Creawave • Hardis • MS Consultants • Soitec • Algoid • Creawe Services • Hexagone Studio • Nemoïd • Solti • Alma • Dailyfresh Media • HP • Neovision • Sopafic • Alpao • Defacto Technologies • Hydrao • Nikkoia • Spartoo • Alpes Système • Delta Drone • Hydroquest • Nitroserv • Squadrone System • Alpesys • Desireo • ID Nova • Nobsod • Starzik • Alpwise • Digital Donut • ID3 Technologies • NXT Creation • Stimergy • Altamendi • Digital effervescence • Idared • Objectif-PI • STMicroelectronics • Altyveille • Dilingco • Idénéa Ergonomie • Odicéo • Surgiqual Institute • Alveoo sas • Docea Power • Ifotec • Open • Sydev • Amrop • Dolphin Integration • Ilgmedia • Ophrys Systèmes • Sym2b • Antegria • E-Crew Vis • Imagina International • Oracle France • Team Co Development • Appliware • E-Malaya • Impactiv’ • Orange • Tech2market • Arnano • E-Pick • Info’Coach • Oros • Technidata • Astus sa • EBDS • Ingenico • Paxitech • Télé Grenoble Isère • Atelier-111 • eCairn • Innovia • Perfhomme • The Digital Company • ATN Groupe • Ecotechabitat • Inovaport • Persistent Systems France • Tkm • Atos • EDF • Insight-Outside • Pertilience • Transport Liberty Prestige • ATP formation • Edxact • Invenix Concept • Petzl • Triagoz • Aurélien Bergerot Consulting • Eff’Innov Technologies • Inventhys • Pharmanity • Unepetitemousse.fr • Ausy • Elementesque • Ipservices • Photoweb • Usharesoft • Axite CBRE • Elior Entreprises • ISKN • Pixelcréo • UXP • Bee Buzziness • Eloquant • Itris Automation Square • Planet Experiences • Vates • Bertrand Eichinger • Elytium • Ivès • Pointgreen Business • Verseo C&S • BH Technologies • Enalean • Ixiade • Pôlepresse • Viaduc Participations • Biboard • Endocontrol • Jour J • Pollen Innovation • Vinylit.co • Bis-electric.com • Enerbee • Jourdan • Posthumanwar • Viseo • Bizmedtech • Eolane • Juma telecom • Probayes • Visioglobe • Bonitasoft • Eolas • Kalray • Proxym France • Voxity • Bouygues Telecom • ERDF • Katsi • Radiall • Watsize • BT Ground • ESRI France • Ke-booking (Kamyab éditions) • Raise Partner • Webtrading • Bull SAS • Euklide • Kitpages • Realiss • WFC • Business & Decision Eolas • Eveon • Koelis • Référencement du pro • Winsoft • Buzzinbees • Evioo • Kolor • RG Mobility • Xerox Research • Byp.marketing • Extellient • KPMG • Rodacom • Xotelia • Cactus Noir Création • Fashandy • La Bonne Agence • Rolls-Royce • XPTeam • Cairn Experts • Ferrier Associés • La Chouette Company • Sacdrop • Xsalto • Capgemini Sogeti • Fieldcloud SAS • La Haute Société • Salesforce.com • Xyalis • Capgemini • Fingerprint Technologies • La Mobile IT • Saphir • Youtopie Entraînement • Carton-pâte House Master Records • Fireflies Systems • La Vigilante de l’immobilier • Sasu Pascal Fiocconi • Ythak • Cartus Projets • Flink • Le Dauphiné • SC Regazzoni • Zeugmo S.A.S. • Cegid • Forgerock France • Les Papas du code • Scalagent D.T. • Zooming • Charles Lacoste Consulting • France Alpes Taxi • Linkio • Schneider Electric

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Vatis fr Organismes adhérents Member Organizations

Enseignement supérieur, recherche Accélérateurs et fonds Higher Education and Research Institutions Accelerators and Investment Funds • Aconit • Ingénieurs et scientifiques de France • 2MSens • GEM Incubagem • Beyondlab • Inria Grenoble Rhône-Alpes • Alain Berger Conseil • Grain et Pétale • CCSTI - La Casemate • Institut Carnot lSI • Banque populaire des Alpes • Grenoble Angels • CEA • IUT1 Grenoble • BNP Paribas • GTEC • CEA Leti • Labex Persyval-lab • Bpifrance • Innovafonds • Cerag • Laboratoire d’informatique • Busines Design Innovation • INPG Entreprise SA • CNRS de Grenoble • Business Angels • Isère Sud Initiative • Conseil National du numérique • Laboratoire sculpture-urbaine • Caisse d’Épargne Rhone Alpes • IT2 • EMSI • Maimosine • Caisse des dépôts • Ket-Foundation • GEM • MI2S et consignations - numérique • Kic Inno Energy • Grenoble INP • Théâtre Hexagone • Crédit Agricole Sud Rhône Alpes • L’Arche aux innovateurs • Grenoble INP - Ensimag • TIMC-IMGAG • CIDEM / IRI • Lab2factory • Grenoble INP / IMEP-LAHC Minatec • Université Grenoble Alpes • Grenoble Angels • Le Tarmac / Inovallée • Grex - CCI • Université Joseph-Fourier • Cleantech Business Angels • Medic@lps • LAE Grenoble • Verimag • Co-work et le Phare • Minalogic / Ambition logicielle • Col’Inn • Pinut • Colaunch • Réseau Entreprendre Pôles, clusters, technopoles • Consortium SI • SATT Gift Clusters, Tech Hubs and Science Parks • Differential Marketing • Société Générale • Adira • Minalogic • Elcorp • Startup Maker • Astus Construction • Ploss-ra • Floralis • Startup Weekend Grenoble • Captronic • Rezopole • Gate 1 • Teamgroup Investissement • CCI Grenoble • Savoie Technolac • Clust’R Numérique • Sporaltec Digital Grenoble Le Totem - 4, place Pasteur, 38000 Grenoble • Cristal Innov • Startup Weekend Grenoble www.digital-grenoble.com • Imaginove • Tasda • Inovallée • Tenerrdis @DigitalGrenoble www.facebook.com/digitalgrenoble • Medic@lps • Web In Alps ÉDITÉ PAR LA CHAMBRE Impression et façonnage DE COMMERCE ET D’INDUSTRIE Savoy Offset (Annecy-le-Vieux) Collectivités, agences, conseils DE GRENOBLE 1, place André-Malraux, CS 90297 Local/Regional Authorities, Agencies and Consultants 38016 Grenoble Cedex 1 • Adecol • Gras Savoye Tél.: 0476282876 • Adie • Hexagone scène nationale arts sciences - www.presences-grenoble.fr • AEPI Meylan [email protected] Commission paritaire • Agence d’urbanisme de Grenoble • Initiative Gresivaudan Isère 2111 Adep ISSN 0981-1869 Présences est imprimé sur un papier • Alcimed • L’arche aux innovateurs Directeur de la publication Jean Vaylet PEFC, dont le bois utilisé pour sa • Association Bipbip • La Métro Direction du magazine fabrication provient de forêts gérées • Autonom@dom • Label RP Emmanuelle Rivière durablement. • B2Marketweb • Le Grésivaudan Rédactrice en chef Élisabeth Ballery Routage Actisère (Voiron) • CCPG • Medic@lps Attachée de direction Carole de Montal Distribution La Poste, Géodiffusion Secrétaire de rédaction Claire Bleux Toute reproduction, totale ou partielle, • CDLM • Naeka Graphiste-maquettiste Michel Brichet de Présences, sans autorisation, • Chambres des métiers et de l’artisanat Isère • Pays du Grésivaudan Photos DR, sauf mention est interdite. • CJD • Pays Voironnais Photo de couverture DR • Colaunch - ApéroEntrepreneurs • Région Rhône-Alpes Rédaction Élisabeth Ballery Supplément Digital Grenoble. • Conseil général de l’Isère • Réseau Entreprendre Traducteur Jeremy Burns-Rupp Ne peut être vendu séparément. La diffusion du magazine • Direccte Rhône-Alpes • Sirocco Abonnements Monia Brahmia (2876) Photogravure Michel Brichet Présences (34000 exemplaires) • ECTI Isère • Ville de Grenoble est certifiée par l’Office Épreuves numériques Trium • Fondation des territoires de demain • Vitamib de justification de la diffusion (Seyssinet-Pariset) • Franck Robert Avocat (OJD).

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