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The Innovation Awards PDM 2026 honor innovations in the seafood and freshwater products sector. The competition is free and open to products containing at least one aquatic product, marketed in France after April 2025 or still in development, whether offered by national brands or private-label brands. To apply: Complete the Application Form; Attach an HD […]

Comprehensive Support for Your Business The document details practical resources tailored to every need, ranging from online self-diagnosis (DiagSECO) to assess your vulnerabilities, to ANSSI’s cybersecurity hygiene guides. In case of crisis, you will find essential emergency contacts, such as the 17 Cyber platform for VSEs or the Hauts-de-France CSIRT for SMEs. The brochure also […]

What is your business? ZENI offers an innovative and circular solution for treating concentrated effluents containing nitrogen and phosphorus (and COD) using microalgae. The quality of the treated water meets standards and, at a minimum, allows it to be discharged into the natural environment, even though we are pushing for its REUSE in cleaning activities […]

The sector is characterized by great diversity, supported by a fleet of over 6,000 vessels spread across mainland France and the outermost regions. This activity feeds an entire ecosystem composed of 34 fish auctions, as well as hundreds of wholesaling and processing companies. However, the industry faces a major commercial challenge: despite solid national production, […]

The study conducted by the AFPC reveals striking figures: companies linked to clusters create 1.3 times more jobs and raise 2.4 times more funds than the average French SME. The results are clear: companies linked to clusters show better performance than the national average. They create more jobs, attract more talent, and benefit from more […]

Who can apply? The Responsible Economy Awards are open to all companies and organizations in the Hauts-de-France region, regardless of their size or sector of activity. The variety of categories allows everyone to participate, including entrepreneurs, thanks to the “CSR Hopefuls” category, specifically designed to showcase responsible projects from their launch. Why apply? Participating in […]

To better understand what truly happens at sea to better manage resources: this is the core objective of the ObsMer program. By creating a direct link between field observations, scientific expertise, and management decisions, this initiative helps reconcile fishing activities with the sustainable preservation of fishery resources. Thanks to the data collected aboard vessels, ObsMer […]

To make this initiative accessible and engaging, the project created an original resource in the form of a comic strip and a board game—fun and modern formats that help raise awareness about aquaculture among both young people and industry professionals. An inventive and educational way to convey key messages about innovation, sustainability, and the circular […]

Who can apply? The competition is open to innovative companies registered in the 02, 08, 59, 62 and 80 departments. Each application is individual and must present an innovative solution with a strong economic or societal impact. Awards presented Next Innov Grand Prize Innovative SME Award Outstanding Growth Award Young Startup Award – Public Favorite […]