Tech & digital

Normandy: the start-up region!

Cradle of secure electronic transactions (NFC – near-field communications), the tech and digital sectors in Normandy bring together a wide-range of technology skills, both in software and hardware, from semi-conductors to data. The tech and digital sectors in Normandy are made up not only of R&D centres and large corporations, but also SMEs and start-ups, working across a wide range of sectors and markets. The sector is structured around a set of priorities: data, innovation, cybersecurity. It collaborates with all the stakeholders in Normandy, and this helps the sector, and any new set-ups, to thrive

Sector segments

A large panel of sectors are covered:

Artificial intelligence
Data security
Cybersecurity
FinTech-InsureTech
Industry
Logistics-Mobility-Smart City
Health-Cosmetics
Silver Tech
Tech4Good

Choose Normandy for your project

Easy access to the French and European markets thanks to a geostrategic location

Potential partners across 12 industrial sectors: agri-food, automobile, aeronautics and space, chemical-pharmaceutical-cosmetics, energy production, equine, logistics, naval and nautical construction, digital, construction, industrial sub-contracting, knowledge excellence.

A dynamic innovation ecosystem to speed up your development:

Accelerators and collaborative spaces: Le Dome, Mo-ho. Village by CA, Hub 4.0, Seine Innopolis, Star Tech 6, Plug N’Work; Cantine NWX; Tech up Corner
Large research laboratories: Orange Labs, GREYC LA-BORATORY, LAMIPS LABORATORY, LITIS, DATALAB NORMANDIE, CIMAP, IRSEEM, CIREVE, CRIANN, LMNO

An attractive territory to recruit talents: Quality of life and a remarkable range of training courses
University of Caen, University of Rouen, In-sa, Esigelec, Cesi Exia, ISEN CAEN, ENSICAEN ENGI-NEERING SCHOOL, SUPINFO, ESIX NORMANDIE, Nor-mandie Web School, NFactory Innovation School, 42 school,

Attractive property prices and solutions to finance your projects with the help of regional stakeholders: Normandy Regional Council, AD Normandie, Normandie Participations, as well as BPI, NCI, Caisse d’épargne, Crédit Agricole Normandie

Strong local and national events:

VIVATECH: A Normandy stand showcasing the best tech innovations
NWX festival: This is the Normandy digital event, running since 2015 for entrepreneurs and all involved in the sector

MoHo D-Day Summit: Launched in June 2019, this brings together the changemakers to celebrate the anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

Welcome Package

Working with our partners and stakeholders, the Invest team in AD Normandie is there to advise you on the administrative procedures involved in the creation, the registration and the launching of your project.

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The Invest team in AD Normandie can offer you solutions for land and buildings adapted for your project, and work alongside you in all stages of the implementation of your project.

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With a regional network of partners, the Invest team in AD Normandie help foreign businesses set-up within the local economic environment.

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The Invest team at AD Normandie provides a tailored service to help your project and look for sources of finance. We have an unrivalled expertise, both within the team and amongst our partners across Normandy.

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AD Normandie undertakes a monitoring of your set-up and teams to facilitate your arrival in the region, and the Invest teams remain at your disposal to help with any further developmental needs.

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AD Normandie is made-up of a fully committed and professional teams, working on the development of French and international companies in the Normandy region, providing a free, confidential and made-to-measure service.

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All the services available

for your set-up in normandy

for all business sizes, whether you are from France or elsewhere.

Administrative formalities

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Building solutions

The Invest team in AD Normandie can offer you solutions for land and buildings adapted for your project, and work alongside you in all stages of the implementation of your project.

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Partners and Networks

With a regional network of partners, the Invest team in AD Normandie help foreign businesses set-up within the local economic environment.

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Project development & financial support

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Helping your set-up

AD Normandie undertakes a monitoring of your set-up and teams to facilitate your arrival in the region, and the Invest teams remain at your disposal to help with any further developmental needs.

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Dedicated team