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“It made sense for us to choose Concarneau, Cornouaille, as a base for Kaïros. Here there is a thriving port activity, curbing the risk of isolation. It's also very pretty, we're lucky in Brittany, there's something magical about it! We have strong ties with the sea but also with the land. Concarneau covers a vast territory, where the land and sea live in symbiosis. We have created an enriching ecosystem. Many young people, often engineers, come to spend time with us. They discover Concarneau and Brittany, and most of them settle here! So there really must be something Front cover: Sophie Vercelletto, co-founder of special about this place...” the Explore fund, Co-Director of the company Kaïros, Concarneau. Photo: Benoit Stichelbaut

Sophie Vercelletto is one of Quimper Cornouaille’s Top Talents. Her motto: “The pleasure of giving and receiving”. She is inspired by her partner Roland. Sophie is brimming Positive with talent. After studying law, Sophie went on to become CEO of impact for the Vendée Globe, then Co-Director of Kaïros, a company in the the planet field of offshore sailing races, and co-founder together with skipper Roland Jourdain of the Fonds Explore, an incubator for innovative exploration projects with a positive impact for the planet.

WWW.WE-EXPLORE.ORG WWW.KAIROS-JOURDAIN.COM INSPIRATION 3

Welcome to Quimper Cornouaille

Quimper Cornouaille is a real microcosm of Brittany and will fuel your inspiration! With over 267,000 inhabitants, the Cornouaille area is home to three major industries: food, Degemer maritime and tourism. There are many opportunities to develop mat your business. Here you will find economic development e Kemper experts, business networks, a start-up and innovation-friendly Kerne ecosystem, qualified employees, attractive real estate prices... In Quimper Cornouaille, integrate Pep gwellañ Breizh eo Kerne. an environment to match your E-kreiz un dachenn vuhez gant ambitions. muioc’h eget 267 000 annezad e kaver teir filierenn eus ar c’hentañ troc’h : boued, mor ha touristerezh. Kement-se a zegouezhioù ekonomikel dibar evit diorren hoc’h obererezhioù. Amañ e vo kavet ganeoc’h gopridi barrek, stummadurioù The ideal location arbennik, prizioù dedennus evit an tiez ha barregezhioù kreñv for business and evit krouiñ a-nevez. E Kerne e investment c’hellit kas ho spered-krouiñ war-raok splann. N’eus lec’h all INSPIRATIONken brav evit kas traoù da benn. 4 GET INSPIRED!

Sten & Maria Furic BRETON FISH CANNERS AND DIRECTORS OF LA COMPAGNIE BRETONNE CONSERVERIE FAMILIALE JEAN-FRANÇOIS FURIC FOOD, CRAFT TOURISM Penmarc’h Sara Bambagiotti CREATOR, TOGETHER WITH HER HUSBAND CYRIL NÉDÉLEC, OF THE “Our parents decided to set up La MERLIN BREWERY AND AN ORGANIC Compagnie Bretonne at the epicentre HOP NURSERY of Cornouaille’s fishing harbours. Today, FOOD we are carrying on this tradition, proud Penmarc'h of this heritage and this very dynamic “I created a craft brewery and area. Here we are close to our fishery organic hop nursery in the Pays partners. We aim to be forward-looking Bigouden because I came here on to ensure the canning trade thrives and holiday and as soon as I arrived I evolves. In early 2020, we moved to a felt like I could really breathe. I was new production site that we chose to working in Toulouse as a spatial open up to the public and to tourism. As engineer at the time and decided a living heritage enterprise, we are keen to start all over because my job had to explain what we do and show how begun to feel meaningless. Here our teams work.” there is authenticity, that rather WWW.LACOMPAGNIEBRETONNE.FR harsh dimension, the sea, the winter climate...” TRAILBLAZINGWWW.MERLIN.BEER 5

Katsuhiko Oishi CEO OF MAKURAZAKI Locally available FRANCE KATSUOBUSHI high-quality skills FOOD Concarneau

“Cornouaille combines several assets for the development of our business: an excellent road network, a dynamic economic environment with high-quality local skills, premium raw materials and a prime living environment. Here there is a spirit of solidarity and support between businesses.” WWW.MFK-KATSUOBUSHI.COM

Diana Mesa & Guillaume Le Grand MANAGERS AND CO-FOUNDERS OF TOWT – TRANSOCEANIC WIND TRANSPORT MARITIME Douarnenez

“We decided to base our business in Cornouaille primarily for maritime and geographical reasons. This area harbours a dynamic approach and a thriving port network. It sparks development opportunities. Thanks to our location, we are immersed in a lively ecosystem of SMEs across South Finistère, with a strong interest in reviving maritime transport flows. We easily became integrated in the economic fabric which is made up of ambitious, committed, socially responsible, approachable entrepreneurs.” TRAILBLAZINGWWW.TOWT.EU 6

A network of innovative players

Laurent Meyer & Christopher Franquet CO-FOUNDERS OF ENTECH SMART ENERGIES Véronique ENERGY Le Berre Quimper DIRECTOR “Brittany is a very dynamic OF ATELIERS region and. Cornouaille, CRÊPES DE VÉRO a real energy peninsula, FOOD AND is even more so when BUSINESS it comes to renewable SERVICES energies and energy Bénodet transition with a network of innovative players. We also chose Cornouaille for “I’m from Cornouaille so it was natural the palette of talents and for me to base my company here, skills available. Here we offering crêpe-making workshops were supported by a strong built on the know-how handed network to help us get our down from my grandmothers company off the ground... and showcasing our local culinary Thanks to this jump-start, heritage. Cornouaille is also an today we are in turn able to attractive area for French and support new start-ups and foreign visitors in search of a Breton to develop synergies with experience. My workshops are other Cornouaille-based designed for them, as well as for local businesses.” companies, for example for business incentives. Here, entrepreneurs WWW.ENTECH-SE.COM enjoy many advantages: competent economic advisers, high-quality practical guidance sessions by the municipality, consular chambers and Quimper Cornouaille Développement. The proactive role of tourist offices is also a major asset.” WWW.CREPES-DE-VERO.FR PASSION 7

Here there is a Claude climate of solidarity Guichaoua and support between DIRECTOR OF local businesses CG-WIRELESS DIGITAL Plogastel- Saint-Germain

“Cornouaille was the natural choice of location for us as it is where we live. Today, geographical distance is no longer a handicap for digital and Internet of Things businesses. The roll-out of very high-speed internet is an asset that attracts businesses to the area. Additionally, with prestigious engineering schools and cutting-edge university laboratories close at hand, we are able to build research partnerships to develop innovative solutions.” WWW.CGWI.BZH

Christine Nauleau CREATOR AND DIRECTOR OF FLEX & RELAX (BEAN YOU) FOOD Douarnenez

“I started up my company Flex & Relax (Bean You), in Douarnenez in April 2016. From the outset, I decided to outsource the manufacture of my products to industrial partners. Cornouaille's network of agri-food businesses is able to meet this challenge, especially as partnership is a word with true meaning here. Cornouaille-based entrepreneurs have a strong “collective” mindset. Brought together through many professional networks across the territory, they share a common value: goodwill.” PASSIONWWW.BEANYOU.FR 8 GOOD REASONS TO LIVE IN QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE

Quimper, ATMOSPHEREPlace Saint-Corentin 9

ACHIEVING A WORK-LIFE Quimper, ranked 3rd among BLEND the Top 20 French cities to live and work in a green In an area studded with human-scale environment urban centres, with the advantages Cadremploi survey, Le Figaro immobilier, June 2020 of city life without its drawbacks, it is easy to achieve an optimal work- life blend. Across the board, you will find an area with a strong identity, ALTERNATIVE combining a friendly setting, with MANAGEMENT AND different atmospheres and traditions, a rich and diverse heritage, and a RECRUITMENT METHODS preserved, healthy, peaceful and safe environment. The ocean and To attract and retain experienced countryside will never be more than a employees, business managers and 30-minute drive from your office. recruiters adapt their management strategies and recruitment methods. Employment support organisations DECISION-MAKERS provide information on new LOOKING TOWARDS techniques (employer branding, CSR, TRANSITION happiness management...) to meet employees’ expectations.

The business leaders in Quimper Cornouaille are gearing up for A DOSE OF LIVELY AND transition: digital, energy, climate, ASTONISHING CULTURE! circular economy, food (innovation, sustainable food), management (employer branding, benefit Feel the beat of Cornouaille's vibrant companies...), functional service scene! Here, Breton culture is thriving economy. and is constantly refreshing its image through creativity: reinvented museums, theatre, cinema, music, modernised embroidery, revived fashion, design. Whatever you opt for, you’ll be sure to enjoy a friendly and ATMOSPHEREauthentic atmosphere. 10

ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADING THE WAY IN SUCCESS STORIES GOOD FOOD

The people of Cornouaille The guiding light in the food have an entrepreneurial spirit sector is that of good food. The and the area boasts some sector’s image is rejuvenated by trailblazing ventures led by seafood (fisheries, seaweed…), audacious and committed slow food, sustainable food, women and men. With their short supply chains (mangeons- steadfast perseverance, it local.bzh), food education, is not uncommon for these prestigious cuisine (2 Michelin- seedlings to grow into star chefs, 1 Michelin Guide flourishing businesses. This is “Sustainable Gastronomy” the case for the captains of restaurant), innovation and industry Hénaff, Bolloré and new food trends (kombucha…). Guy Cotten. Without forgetting Quimper Cornouaille the Cornouaille-based start- contributes to making Brittany ups Sportrizer, Data Soluce France’s good food leader. and Alenty, bought out by AT&T to form Xandr. IN CORNOUAILLE, THE OFFICE IS ON THE AN EXCEPTIONAL BEACH SETTING TO UNWIND

Less than half an hour from Quimper Cornouaille is one your house, bought for the of Brittany’s top locations for reasonable price of €158,000, watersports. Whether you or from Cornouaille’s most fancy trying out the world- emblematic sites, La Torche, renowned surf sport at La Cap Sizun, Bénodet... you can Torche, offshore sailing and work on the beach with your racing at Port-la-Forêt or computer or smartphone the mythical Glénans sailing thanks to Wifi Cornouaille. school, fishing or underwater Absorbed in your work while activities, there’s plenty on overlooking the sea, you're not offer for all tastes and ages. dreaming, you're in Cornouaille. NATURAL 11

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92 watersports centres 25 surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing and kitesurfing spots 25 marinas – 9,350 berths

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Your economic partners Surf session 18 mins 22 mins to the to the airport train station

Your main client Your tandem Your kayak trip favourite restaurant Mouth of theAUTHENTICITY Odet, Bénodet, Combrit-Sainte-Marine 13

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A NETWORK of 30 advisers at your disposal

In Quimper Cornouaille, a network of advisers and experts is here to support you and strives to build a conducive environment for the success of your venture.

• The economic developers of the 7 municipal authorities can help you get set up, help you find land or premises, put you in touch with partners, introduce you to business networks...

• The Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Western Brittany, the Finistère Chamber of Crafts and Trades, the Finistère Chamber of Agriculture.

• Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille.

• Destination Quimper Cornouaille. • ADESS29 COLLABORATE(Finistère social economy cluster). 15

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Entrepreneur support Exhibition centre services by local authorities Congress centres, multipurpose venues Consular chambers (>400 seats) (CCI, CMA, Chamber of Agriculture) Universities and university institutes (UBO, IUT…) Start-up incubators Other higher education Technopole institutions Quimper-Cornouaille COLLABORATEResearch centres 16 17

A 9 2 comprehensive coworking spaces major congress economic offer and several under centres development (over 10,000 m²) 10 3 20 facilities offering fablabs, digital professional premises for canteen meeting spaces start-ups: business incubators 400 and accelerators, professional 127 events a year premises, Fonds business parks Explore, Finistère Mer and 124 hectares Vent, #TAg29… available at attractive prices WWW.ZAECORNOUAILLE.BZH

JOBCONJOINTS.BZH

Jobconjoints.bzh is a service that helps businesses recruit and retain employees and their partner or spouse. Partners and spouses benefit from support from the employer’s alliance Cornoualia. 18 QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE BOOSTS YOUR NETWORKING

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START-UP AND BUSINESS 3 EMPLOYMENT ALLIANCES NETWORKS Cornoualia (all sectors), Geai 29 ACECOR, Bigouden Business Club, (associations), Réso29 (catering and 4 Business Network International hospitality) (BNI) chapters, Club d’entreprises de Concarneau, Club économique de Rosporden-Kernével, Club 500 pour SOCIAL ECONOMY 100, Club d’entreprises du Pays Glazik, NETWORKS Club des entreprises de Cornouaille, CRA Quimper, Réseau d'affaires de ADESS 29 Cornouaille - Pôle de Cornouaille – RAC, GIE Chargeurs l'économie sociale et solidaire, pointe de Bretagne, Kerneko club Chrysalide - cae29… d'entreprise du Festival de Cornouaille, Les entrepreneurs bretons, PLATO, Quai des entrepreneurs, Commerce- SECTOR-SPECIFIC Tourism networks and commercial union NETWORKS networks, Produit en Bretagne…

Association des experts comptables WOMEN’S BUSINESS de Cornouaille, BGE, CCI circles and NETWORKS clubs (e.g. export, lean management, e-commerce, food sector marketing, hospitality…), Dirigeants commerciaux Bouge ta boîte, Ell’en Cornouaille, de France, Interprofession du port de Entreprendre au féminin, Femmes de Concarneau – IPC, Résocéan… Bretagne…

It would be impossible to list here all the EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN networks at your disposal in Cornouaille RESOURCES NETWORKS as new initiatives are continually being launched. ANDRH, Cadr’action, Association Jeunesse et Entreprises, CCIMBO Club RH, CREPI (Club régional d'entreprises DIALOGUEpartenaires de l’insertion)… 20 THE MAIN institutional NETWORKS

ialys food performance network

Réseau de The ialys cluster brings together all food sector players performance alimentaire “from farm to fork, from sea to plate”. In addition to 25,000 jobs across the sector, this Cornouaille- based food performance network comprises 8,000 people in training, 10 research and innovation centres and a network facilitator. WWW.IALYS.BZH

Destination Quimper Cornouaille

Breizpack Destination Breizpack Quimper is a Breton Cornouaille runs a network of packaging industry network that public and private sector tourism has become a national benchmark. professionals in Cornouaille. It It gathers 300 companies–both covers the area from Cap Sizun to packaging manufacturers and Quimperlé. users–and collaborates with WWW.PROCORNOUAILLE.COM 20 French research laboratories. Its headquarters is at Adria Food Expertise. WWW.BREIZPACK.NET COOPERATION 21

Réseau TYNEO

The TYNEO network is composed of home La French Tech renovation businesses, with a particular focus on Quimper Bretagne Occidentale is a energy efficiency. TYNEO is member of La French Tech (alongside led by Quimper Cornouaille Brest, Lannion, Morlaix and their Développement. respective technopoles). This network WWW.RESEAUTYNEO.BZH comprises 1,600 companies and 16,000 jobs. Its mission is to encourage start-up culture and promote digital transformation in businesses. WWW.FRENCHTECH-BRESTPLUS.BZH

Investir en Finistère Key figure

Investir en Finistère is a gateway for businesses and private investors 30 interested in launching ventures in professional western Brittany. This association offers clubs and free and confidential personalised associations support: presentation of the economic with one landscape, search for premises, thousand members information on financers, networking, job opportunities for partner or spouse, settling the family in Finistère... COOPERATIONWWW.MONPROJETENFINISTERE.FR 22 QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE FUELS YOUR INNOVATION CAPACITY

AN innovation-friendly ECOSYSTEM

In Cornouaille, entrepreneurs enjoy a 360° ecosystem that fuels their inspiration, their innovation capacity, value creation and competitiveness.

• Support and networking: Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille, ialys food performance network, French Tech, ideator #TAg29… • Regional competitiveness clusters: Valorial (“making food smarter”), Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique (marine innovation and economic development), Image et Réseaux (digital, telecom and audiovisual), iD4Car (vehicles and mobility) • Technology transfer centres and research centres, mainly in the food sector, some of which have national or international scope: Adria Food Expertise, Agrocampus Ouest, CEA Tech, Ifremer, INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment), LUBEM (University Laboratory of Biodiversity and Microbial Ecology), French National Museum of Natural History’s marine biology station… • Innovation-friendly facilities: innovation incubator, technology hall, fablabs, digital canteen, coworking spaces... AUDACITY 23

CORNOUAILLE’S MAIN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS

CEA Tech* Technopole Quimper hosts CEA Tech’s national Quimper-Cornouaille* technology transfer platform (PNTT) with a particular focus on The role of Technopole agriculture and agri-food. This Quimper-Cornouaille is is the only such food-themed to promote the territory’s platform in France. Its vocation in economic development through the region is to deliver innovation innovation. It provides support to industry. CEA Tech supports to all innovative businesses in research and development start-up and growth phases. projects. Whatever their sector of activity, WWW.CEA-TECH.FR it helps them to achieve their individual or collective innovation ambitions. Its missions also include multi-sector technology intelligence for SMEs/SMIs, access to European research and French Tech development projects, structural Quimper territorial project design and territory promotion. La French Tech draws together Quimper, Brest, WWW.TECH-QUIMPER.BZH Morlaix, Lannion and their technopoles. It is a member of 4 networks that work to foster innovation and the digital transformation of the economy: #FoodTech, #IOT, #FinTech, #HealthTech. WWW.FRENCHTECH-BRESTPLUS.BZH AUDACITY*member of ialys food performance network. 24

Valorial, making food smarter*

As a competitiveness Adria Food cluster and network devoted to agri- Expertise* food innovation through a collaborative approach, Valorial brings together Adria Food Expertise is a 360 members and a community of more technical agri-food institute than 4,000 innovators focusing on that supports businesses in smarter food. Valorial has a local office their innovation projects. It at Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille. coordinates or collaborates WWW.POLE-VALORIAL.FR in many R&D programmes to develop the food of the future. Adria Food Expertise is involved in projects managed by the competitiveness cluster Valorial and hosts the Breizpack network. WWW.ADRIA.TM.FR Biotech Santé Bretagne

Biotech Santé Bretagne is Pôle Mer the reference centre for Bretagne health and biotechnology Atlantique innovation. It supports The Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique cluster is businesses in their R&D a network of maritime sector stakeholders projects. This centre whose mission is to support entrepreneurs was created through the and businesses in the implementation of merging of the technology their collaborative R&D projects. Technopole transfer centres ID2Santé Quimper-Cornouaille is the cluster’s and CBB Capbiotek. The intermediary for Cornouaille. latter of these centres has an intermediary at WWW.POLE-MER-BRETAGNE-ATLANTIQUE.COM Technopole Quimper- Cornouaille. WWW.BIOTECH-SANTE-BRETAGNE.FR *member of ialys food performance network. 25

Key figure

550 patents filed with at least 1 Cornouaille-based inventor between 2000 and 2016

Innovation in our genes Cornouaille’s industry developed through innovation. Back in the 19th century, canneries cashed in on the novel concept of airtight food preservation invented by Nicolas Appert. Today, with over 3,000 product innovations each year, the agri-food industry, especially in Brittany, sets itself apart thanks to its strong propensity to innovate. This innovation reflex and pioneering mindset can be seen across all sectors, from century-old businesses to fledgling start-ups, not forgetting freelancers. DARING 26 QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE FUELS THE INSPIRATION OF FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS

UNIVERSITÉ DE BRETAGNE OCCIDENTALE - PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE PIERRE- JAKEZ HÉLIAS* 9 bachelor’s degrees, 2 vocational bachelor’s A DEEP TALENT degrees, 2 master’s degrees POOL and a tourism specialisation. WWW.UNIV-BREST.FR/POLE_QUIMPER/ With over 20 higher education institutions, IUT a university (UBO), many Quimper professional training and INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE DE TECHNOLOGIE - IUT* continuing education 4 university diplomas in technology, 8 vocational organisations, as well bachelor’s degrees. as the nearby graduate WWW.UNIV-BREST.FR/IUT-QUIMPER engineering schools in Brest, Rennes and Nantes, you will be sure to find qualified, innovation-ready employees.

*member of ialys food performance KNOW-HOWnetwork. 27

FOOD AS WELL AS

Adria Food Expertise, ESIAB (agri- CFA (apprentice training centre), food engineering school), IFRIA CCIMBO (Chamber of Commerce and Ouest (regional food industry Industry of Western Brittany), EESAB training institute), Labocéa... (European Higher Art School of Brittany), EMBA business school and ISUGA specialised in international business between Europe and Asia, ENI (IT school), ESPE (graduate school for teaching and The "Campus des métiers et des education), Greta, IFSI (nursing training qualifications" which specialises in institute), IRTEC (regional institute food techniques and technologies, of resources, technical training and approved by the French Government in 2016, strives to offer a coherent and renewable energy), Institut supérieur de comprehensive range of courses to formation pédagogique Kelenn (Breton meet businesses’ needs. language training institute), vocational and technological secondary schools, WWW.CMQALIM.BZH MFR (rural family-run training centres), Pôle de formation UIMM, La fabrique de l’avenir, Sup’Iroise specialised in property management and sales…

MARITIME

CEFCM (European Maritime Training Center), INB (Nautical Key figures Institute of Brittany), Bréhoulou vocational school of aquaculture, Guilvinec vocational maritime 4,900 school, Nautisme en Bretagne students Formations, Pôle Finistère course au large... 2,000 apprentices 1,600 courses on offer 94 % success rate in general Baccalauréat (91 % in KNOW-HOWFrance) 28 FOOD, MARITIME, TOURISM 3 MAIN INDUSTRIES

LEADER FOOD, MARITIME, 29 TOURISM The food, maritime FOOD INDUSTRY 3 MAIN INDUSTRIES and tourism industries 25,000 jobs in farming, are Cornouaille’s fishing, craft production, industry and equipment supply cornerstones. These three ecosystems bring MARITIME INDUSTRY together all players, 9,000 jobs from production to 2,300 jobs in the shipbuilding distribution, including and nautical industry st processing and services. 1 place in fresh fish sector in France Sectors related to digital technologies, energy TOURISM INDUSTRY transition and circular economy are developing 5,800 jobs th 4 destination in Brittany by by capitalising on new number of nights spent in tourist needs and uses. accommodation (3.7 million) 760 million euros spent per year

The digital sector: strong growth potential 2,210 jobs in Cornouaille / + 6 % jobs per year

170 new start-ups per year (Finistère)

2.5 million euros per year in seed capital (Finistère)

300 digital events organised annually by the French Tech network (Quimper, Brest, Morlaix, Lannion) and the digital canteens across Finistère 30 EMBLEMATIC BUSINESSES, TRADEMARKS OF BRETON CREATIVITY

Quimper Cornouaille is home to many emblematic businesses, particularly renowned in its outstanding industries : food, maritime and tourism. These firms are ambassadors of Brittany's creativity and know-how.

Many industrial activities and services have been launched and are being developed in sectors of the future: renewable energy, sailing, biocompounds, low tech, smart cities, electric mobility, biotechnologies... INNOVATION 31 Key figures

31,000 companies AGRI-FOOD EQUIPMENT 2,100 start-ups/year SUPPLIERS FOOD AND SERVICE PROVIDERS • BEURALIA • BISCUITERIE POULT • CAPIC • BONDUELLE FRESH • CROWN EMBALLAGE • BRASSERIE MERLIN SEAFOOD • KRAMPOUZ • BRITT • LIMA • AQUA B – MARINOË • ENTREMONT - • MASSILLY FRANPAC • CAPITAINE COOK EUROSÉRUM • … • FILET BLEU • FRANCE IKEJIME • GAVOTTES • FURIC MARÉE • GERMICOPA • GUYADER GASTRONOMIE • HÉNAFF MARITIME LA COMPAGNIE • KRIPS • BRETONNE – • BARILLEC • LAITERIE LE GALL CONSERVERIE • CDK TECHNOLOGIES • LARNICOL FAMILIALE JF FURIC • CHANTIER PIRIOU • LARZUL • LA MAISON • FINISTÈRE MER VENT • LE GLAZIK CHANCERELLE - • GUY COTTEN • LES CIDRES KERNE CONNÉTABLE • INO-ROPE • MONIQUE RANOU • MAKURAZAKI FRANCE • JFA YACHTS • ND MAC SYSTEM KATSUOBUSHI • KAÏROS • TIPIAK • MARÉVAL • MER AGITÉE • TRAOU MAD • MERALLIANCE • MER CONCEPT • TRI MARTOLOD • OCEALLIANCE • POGO STRUCTURES • … • PETIT NAVIRE • SAUPIQUET • ROBSURFBOARDS INNOVATION• … • … 32

BIOTECH

• ABYSS INGRÉDIENTS AS WELL AS • BIOCEVAL • CAPSULARIS • ACTUAPLAST (plastics processing) • POLARIS • AMPIA (plastics processing) • TECHSEALAB • ARMOR LUX (textile) • YSLAB • BOLLORÉ DIVISION FILMS • … PLASTIQUE (packaging) • CADIOU INDUSTRIES (gate DIGITAL manufacturing) • CIMUT (health insurance • ADWAVE software) • AXON’MECHATRONICS • CUMMINS FILTRATION • CG WIRELESS (automotive filters) • DATA SOLUCE • ÉOLANE (electronics) • ID CITY • HENRIOT-QUIMPER (pottery) • LEADS GENERATION • INTERFACE CONCEPT (electronics) • NEXIODE MARGUERITE ET CIE (organic, • SPORTRIZER • responsible feminine hygiene) • XANDR • MC BRIDE (cosmetics and … • cleaning products) • PÔLE AUDIOVISUEL DE ENERGY DOUARNENEZ CORNOUAILLE TRANSITION (audiovisual) • RENÉ LE NOUY (windows) • BLUE SOLUTIONS • TELL (livestock building audit) • ENTECH SMART ENERGIES • VERLINGUE ET GÉNÉRATION • LOW TECH LAB (insurance) • SABELLA • … • TOWT - TRANSOCEANIC WIND TRANSPORT • … 33

BE INSPIRED BY QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE’S TOP TALENTS!

In Quimper Cornouaille, our Top Talents are women and men who spark our inspiration with their life stories, 1 2 career paths, creativity, know-how, authenticity, humility, collective spirit, pride in belonging to Brittany and commitment. These values forge our identity.

Whether you are already in Cornouaille or you are currently based in 3 another corner of the world, find out about our Top Talents and discover our assets. We hope that you too will become one of Quimper Cornouaille’s Top Talents!

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4 5 1 Tom Marsal, 4 Emmanuelle SPORTRIZER Legault, CADIOU 2 Gaële Le Noane, INDUSTRIE MARGUERITE & CIE 5 Robin Goffinet, ROBSURFBOARDS 3 Sara Bambagiotti, 6 Gwenaël MERLIN Perhirin, BREWERY MAKURAZAKI FRANCE KATSUOBUSHI 6 34 PARIS: 3.5-HOUR TRAIN JOURNEY (2 hours to Nantes and Rennes) / 3 high-speed train stations

QUIMPER-BRETAGNE AIRPORT (Lorient and Brest airports a 40-minute drive away), plus regular flights to over 50 destinations across France and Europe

A FREE DUAL CARRIAGEWAY ROAD NETWORK

15 CAR SHARE CAR PARKS

290 ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS

VERY HIGH-SPEED MOBILE NETWORK with over 75 % cover

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