Partners

Description

Focused on digital inclusion and the blue economy, Blue lab is a non-profit association intended to democratize technologies and make innovation accessible to all. Our location in the west of the Loire-Atlantique territory and the connection with many players make the Blue Lab a crossroads for local innovation and a gateway for project leaders, students and young people.

Today the Blue Lab is supported by the agglomeration of Saint-Nazaire (Carène) and works with territorial agents around varied and multi-actor projects:
• Label ”Fabrique de territoire” (ANCT -state aid)
• Plastic paquebot project (ademe AAP circular économy – plastic)
• Village des solutions à Saint Nazaire (Carène Agllomération – évent)
• AAP Circular economy Carene (repair and plastic revalorisation)
• “minilab project” for Youth priority (city state policy – state aid)
• device Adulte relai (city state policy – state aid)
• Conseiller numérique France Service (France Relance / city state policy)
• Deffinov training and integration (Regianal aid – DREETS)

BLUELAB is a partner with relevant thematic competences and experiences in the field of digital innovation, open innovation, and entrepreneurship. As a Fablab, they have a strong focus on providing access to digital manufacturing tools and knowledge, as well as offering training and support for young people interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. They have experience in working with SMEs and startups, providing them with access to resources and mentoring to help them develop and scale their ideas.

In terms of institutional role and policy addressing capacity, BLUELAB SAINT-NAZAIRE (Fablab) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote digital innovation and entrepreneurship in the Saint-Nazaire region. They have established partnerships with local public authorities, educational institutions, and businesses, which will facilitate their involvement in the project. Their institutional capacity includes a team of experienced staff, as well as a network of volunteers and mentors with expertise in digital innovation and entrepreneurship.