Here, we are building upa network bringing chemistryand environnement together

Ici, se construitune filière unique au mondeunissant chimie et environnement

Axelera in short

Axelera, a constant evolution:Assessment and demonstration

International development

The Axelera new strategic plan(2009-2015)

Axelera in short

Where are we ?• The cluster has developed its high potential approach combining chemistry and environment at the heart of the area surrounding Lyon (vallée de la Chimie, Domaine Scientifiquede la Doua), Grenoble (Pont-de Claix, Jarrie,Université de Grenoble), Saint Etienne and Chambéry.

• Rhône-Alpes: a region rich in expertise and research undertakings.

Rhône-Alpes region: One of France ‘s key economic players

- 2nd most important region in France, 7th in Europe from an economic point of view,- 1st chemical production centre in France,- 2nd region in France in eco-industries sector,- A turnover of 12,3 billions €,- 48 000 direct jobs.

Some figures...

Exceptional potential in research and education

- 3 000 researchers,- Approximately 470 patents registered per year,- Approximately 1 300 publications per year,- 1 300 chemicals engineers graduate each year,- 1 350 PhDs in chemistry obtained.

Founders and financial partners

Axelera was created in 2005 by 3 industrial groups Arkema, Rhodia, GDF SUEZ, a world-class public sector research and training center IFP and a government funded research organization CNRS.

The cluster is supported by institutional organization such as the state and local collectivities.

• Financial partners

• Founding members

Axelera’s members• 161 members just 3 years after its creation • Around 2/3 of Axelera’s members come from industry, half of which are SMEs

Engineering

Equipment manufacturers

Bio-ResourcesPetrochemistry

Processes

Industrial and specialized chemistry

Materials

Analysis, test, measurements

Water treatment

Air treatment

Soil treatment

Waste recovery / Recycling

Environmental energy efficiency

Large companies

SME

Research and Training

32,5 %

35 %

32,5 %

• One ambition « To facilitate the construction of a global industrial and scientific network that combines chemistry and environment».

• One objective « To become the leading European industrial and scientific cluster by 2012 and provide a showcase for innovation in chemistry and environment».

CommunicationStrategic Marketing

LegalInternational

Economical development

5 supporting work groups

AXELERA Team

Axelera Governance

Board of Directors

Scientific Committee

Executive Committee:5 founding members

R&D ProgrammesEquipment and establishment

projectsStrategic and prospecting

projects

Altogether, 250 persons involved in the cluster

Axelera,a constant evolution:Assessment and demonstration

Axelera, a constant evolution:Assessment and demonstration

• 11 R&D programmes coordinated by the cluster 66,54 M€• 230 R&D programmes approved 57 of which got financed 208 M€

Axelera enabled nearly 384,1 M€ to be invested in Rhône Alpes

• 8 equipment and establishment projects 109,60 M€

R&D Programmes since 2005 : 274,5 M€

First step of successful development(2005-2008)

4th european cluster and 6th international cluster

250 persons involved in the cluster

370 generated R&D jobs and 4000 news employment expected.

161 members 60% of industrials (2/3 de PME)And 35% of research units and training centres.

Special attention to SMES

• Eco-Solution : «An excellent tool to raise your profile with an industrial companies».

• RSA LE RUBIS : «Through speed-dating, we have built up 3 firm contact: one commercial and two others in R&D. We are about to start a European project with a partner we met through this programme».

90% of companies in the chemistry and environment industry are SMEs

Axelera has made itself attractive to the SMEs that represent40% of its memberships:

The services provided by the cluster enable SMEs to:

• work closely with major technological programmes,

• benefit from a dynamic network and customised assistance,

• promote their expertise.

A strong and durable spirit of innovation

Emblematic programmes:

PCB-Axelera, dedicated to treating PCBs in waterways and conserving endangered.

TRIPLE dedicated to sorting fire-retardant plastics collected from WEEE.

VALEEE dedicated to re-using fire-retardant plastics

Firm industrial programmes:

The Re-source project dedicated to recycling and re-using WEEE and ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Implementation of a vehicle dismantling site to test technologies developed by the cluster

Other projects are under way:Lyon city of Environment and Analysis (CLEA), The Joint Rhodia-CNRS Research Unit (LPMA), The Feyssine Station, etc.

Fully developed research programmes :

They have provided:• initial results,• proof of Axelera’s desire to extend its activities beyond the chemistry and environment industry and make its services available to other sectors.

Focus on :• Processes intensification• Rhodanos

Processes Intensification (15 M€)Theme: The factory of the future

• 12 patents registred• several pilot units started up : “single line reactor” and ‘one-column reactant’…• acquisition of kinetic data: production of a micro-contactor to study the influence of run-off on conversion in Gas/Liquid/Liquid reactions…

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The first programme introduced by Axelera in 2005 is now in the economic development phase. It is mobilizing partners companies to assist in the implementation of its work through conferences, pilot projects and meetings with equipment makers.

Technical Forum on processes intensification- «The factory of the future: an opportunity for SMEs» December 5th 2008 during POLLUTEC.

Rhodanos (9,3 M€)Theme: Conservation of natural areas

A programme developped by Axelera in 2006, Rhodanos produces leading-edge technologies for :

• management of industrial and urban wastes,• treatment of water pollutants,• surveillance of water quality.

A few concrete achievements:

• 2 patents registered• 34 publications submitted or published• Launch of several pilot stations,In particular SOQER (or RWQOS Rhône River Water Quality Observation Station)Which is the first industrial site and has a new surveillance system.

International development

International development

In 2007, Axelera announced its international strategy at POLLUTEC 2007.

• Partnerships with European clusters and identification of clusters in China, Japan and north America.

• Intense international prospecting in partnerships with local business development agencies (Aderly and AEPI).

• Capacity of the cluster to attract investors in the Rhône-Alpes region or to assist its members in developing their international business..

Since then, this objective has focused on 3 areas:

The inter-clusters network

Great Britain : the cluster NEPIC (500 members) specialised in bioproducts, biotechnologies, intensification processes

Norway : the cluster GBN (55 members) specialised in clean technologies (environment, energy, waste recycling, services to businesses)+ Tel-TeK Research institute: capture and storage of CO2

Italy : Environment Park (70 companies) > Research topics of laboratories of the park: renewable energies, green building, plasma based technologies, eco- efficency

Germany : the cluster CHEMIE BAYERN (120 active members) with the following main areas of activity: polymer and biochemistry, building chemicals, innovative, intelligent/ functional surfaces

4 partnerships to stimulate technological projects, develop markets and improve competitiveness.

The inter-clusters network

• Exchange of good practices: support and tools for members, good practices in technological areas (exchange of information about projects)

• Mutual promotion: websites, newsletters, exchange of list of members, visits, exchange of information about the cluster events and main international events linked to chemistry & environment (exhibitions, symposiums, conferences, conventions)

• Business and R&D collaborations: organisation of B2B meetings, exchange on projects calls and funds opportunities for collaborative project.

• Exchange of students

Content of the partnerships agreements:

The inter-clusters network

• POLLUTEC : In 2008, Axelera and 8 SMEs members of the cluster occupied 72 sq. m of stands at the Pollutec 2008 show, held from 2-5 December. It was the chance to position Axelera as a leading cluster in eco-technologies and sustainable development

• AXELERA THURSDAY: dedicated to international collaborations: plenary sessions, B2B meeting (next on october 1st)

Participation of AXELERATo main international events

2 main international events in France to meet AXELERA and our members

The new strategy of Axelera(2009 – 2015)

New strategic roadmap2009 - 2015

• 1 ambition : • To facilitate the construction of a global industrial and scientific network that combines chemistry and environment.

• 2 main issues : 1. Become an international reference for innovation in the field of chemistry & environment

2. Become a major sustainable development player with excellence on the main environmental themes.

After 3 years of existence, Axelera has redefined its strategy around:

A strategy based on 5 key themes

Chemistry for societal issues

Protection of natural areas

Materials recyclability

The factory of the futureGreen chemistry

Main objectives of the cluster

Drive the development of an attractive business and scientific sector combining chemistry and the environment

Develop and promote technological breakthroughs in line with market needs

Become an international showcase for innovation in the chemistry/environment fields

Build and connect a network of French eco-technology clusters

Identification of 8 target markets for Axelera

Definition of8

Target markets

Last filter: attributes of the cluster and

region

Filter to identify sectors environmental issues for which chemistry –environment pairing

provides added value

Evaluation of attractiveness of each sector using a range of economic

and regulatory criteria

Quantification and qualificationof environmental issues

Identification of main industrial and services sectors

Study of the global market

The 8 target markets direct the strategic themes of the cluster

Chemistry for societal issues

• Durable building• Renewable energies• Vehicles• Electronic

Protection of natural areas

• Water, Air, Soil, Agri - Agro

Material recyclability

• Materials, wastes, recycling

The factory of the future• Clean processes

Green Chemistry• Bioresources

Creation of 8 ecosystems linked to the target markets

• industrials (SMEs, large companies),

• academic players,

• representative of downstream sectors

• local authorities acting as experimenters

• investors

Each ecosystem brings together :

Chemistry forSocietal issues

Finally, 8 ecosystems have been defined

Water, Air, Soils,Agri-Agrochemistry

Protection of natural areas

RenewableEnergies

Clean ProcessesFactory

Of the FutureDurableBuildings

Wastes, recycling, materials

Materials recyclability Vehicles

Bioresources Green Chemistry Electronic

Each ecosystem is in line with one of Axelera’s 5 strategic themes and is the subject of a possible collaboration with another French competitive cluster

Chemistry forSocietal issues

Chemistry forSocietal issues

Chemistry forSocietal issues

Axelera sets up a dynamic and shared process to generate new projects

The ecosystem is the driver of a shared process aimed at fostering and

accelerating the emergence of ideas and innovative projects. This is a

progressive process opened to partnerships with other French competitive

Implementation of a process for each ecosystems

A roadmap with main work topics has been defined for each

sector/ecosystem

Besides those 8 identified ecosystem,Axelera is working on 2 transversal subjects:

Life Cycle AnalysisEco-conception

Operational actions plansOf Axelera for 2009-2015

Implement the ecosystems

Develop the service offer dedicated to members and deploy the “strategic and prospecting” objectives

Conduct promotion and communication actions

Implement a shared resources policy

Axelera,Here, we are building up a network that combines chemistry and environment

Operational actions plan

Set up of the ecosystems

2009• Water, soil, air, agri-agrochemistry in partnerships with Advancity.• Clean processes, bioresources in partnership with IAR.• Durable Buildings in partnerships with Tenerrdis.

2010• Vehicle in partnerships with Lyon Urban Truck & Bus and Techterra• Renewable Energies in partnerships with Tenerrdis• Electronic in partnerships with Minalogic• Wastes, recycling, materials in partnerships with Plastipolis

Develop the service offer dedicated to members and deploy "strategic et prospecting“ objectives

Secure the loyalty of actual members and get new ones By highlighting the service offer

• Target SMEs and services companies, • structure the chain value SME / large companies.

• 250 members in 2015 (40% of which should be SMEs and 20% foreign companies)

How?

Objective

• Animation, network, financial engineering, sponsorship, international, • Awareness campaign, innovation training.

Operational actions plan

Develop the partnership strategy with international clusters

• Main Targets: Europe, Asia, North America.

Objective

• Stimulate technological projects, develop markets and improve competitiveness of our members.

Deploy “strategic and prospecting ” objectives

• Themes: Image, dialogue and societal commitment; Training and prospecting skills; business intelligence; Expansion and entrepreneurship.

Objective

• establish the chemistry-environment network to a large public.

Example of actions: launch in 2010 of a touring exposition In schools, set up of new training anticipating short and long term sector needs.

Implement a shared resources policy

Objective

• The platform project Axel’ One:

Objectives: Mutualise resources and facilities to stimulate technological projects between researchers, industrials and other partners in the field of innovative materials and clean processes.

Two sites:- Claude Bernard University of Lyon: “upstream research site”

(academic studies)-Vallée de la Chimie: “downstream research site” (experimentation,

modelling, pilots)

2010: production of the plan2012: Launch of the plateform

• Promote collaborative innovation.

• Strengthen Rhône-Alpes chemistry-environment network at an international level

Implement promotion and communication actions

Objective

Through :

• Axelera stand on each Pollutec exhibition edition (Lyon et Paris),

• Participation of Axelera to main international events linked to La chemistry & environment (exhibitions, symposiums, conferences, conventions)

• The preparation in 2010 and the organization in 2011 of an international Axelera event.