A dynamic industrial territory

The Aquitaine industry is characterized by its diversity : high-tech sectors with strong technological integration (aeronautics - chemistry – car industry� - information and communication technologies - electronics) go alongside to more traditional activities (food-processing industry - wood / paper - leather / clothing) and emergent industries (biotechnologies - optics / laser - new energies)
Next to the large aerospace and aeronautics companies , develops a dense network of high added value SMEs/SMIs.

A ground of research and innovation

The proximity of CEA big lasers (ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION), particularly the LMJ, allied to the strong will of local public partners to develop the photonic, optics and lasers fields confer to the Aquitaine region its leader's place.
Furthermore, of the Aquitaine territory dynamism in the field of research, as well as the concentration of tools and means put in the service of companies such as the center of technology transfer Alphanov, the IOGS, the PYLA training center, the high-tech center UNITEC or the research centers of the University of Bordeaux, create an incomparable emulation.

A privileged and protected environment

Lined on all its west coast by the Atlantic Ocean, in the South by Pyrenees and endowed with two regional natural reserves (Landes and Dordogne), Aquitaine region multiplies the protected natural spaces.
The region also holds patrimonial and gastronomic treasures which make its worldwide fame.

An accessible territory

The high-speed rail road which connects Bordeaux to Paris in 3 hours, the international airport of Bordeaux-Mérignac and the development of the highway network confer Aquitaine region a wide opening on the world.