- Areas of Excellence
- Information Technology (ICT)
- Environmental Sciences
- Aeronautics & Space
- Health and Life Sciences
- Fragrances
- Services and Corporate Functions
- Call Centers
- Tourism
- Clean Technologies
- ITER
- Competitive Clusters
Combining Space and IT expertise to preserve the environment
With its wealth of space and IT expertise, the Côte d? Azur is a hotbed for developing innovative energy solutions to help preserve the environment. Many new applications are being developed for earth observation as well as for environmental studies, satellite navigation and the management of natural risks.
Cannes is home to Europe?s premier satellite systems group Thales Alenia Space, which has led to a large number of specialized sub-contactors establishing in the region. In addition, the presence of the prestigious Ecole des Mines and many other specialized research laboratories has enabled the Côte d?Azur to build up a worldwide reputation in the environmental field.
News
ESA extends ExoMars mission contract with Thales Alenia Space
31/08/2010
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a Contract Change Notice to Thales Alenia Space worth 98 M€ for the ExoMars mission to Mars
Sophia Antipolis: ABSYSSEO joined the Starteo nursery in Châteauneuf
21/08/2010
Absysseo, geospatial data specialist, is leaving the Incubator Telecom Paristech to join the nursery Starteo created by the Sophia Antipolis Conurbation
Area of excellence
Clean Technologies
TEAM EXPERT
Inward Investments ManagerBio
Philippe MORETTO is
investment manager for earth observation and satellite applications in the
space sector, and also in defence, maritime and transport related activities.
In 2007, Philippe has
managed an ambitious project feasibility for a Galileo application centre and
is involved in economic development since 2002. He has worked for 10 years for
international companies in marketing & sales positions.
His latest position was
Marketing Manager for European markets within the corporate services department
of the investment bank Goldman Sachs in Frankfurt
am Main, Germany.
Philippe has a master
degree in business administration and has fulfilled his military obligation
with a civil service (VSNE) by Cargill Inc in Hamburg, Germany.-
Key Facts & Figures
Fields of activity: Space industry and Aeronautics, Satellite Navigation, Earth Observation, Risks Management, Digital Mapping, Environmental Sciences
Leaders:Thales Alenia Space, ACRI-ST,Be System, Infoterra/EADS, ASTEK, Soditech, Studiel, Snirge, Veolia, ?
Succes stories: :ACRI-ST, AMC-ETEC, Lumilog, Lumiway, Cristopia, Vu Log
Competitive cluster :
RISKS MANAGEMENT & SECURITY PEGASE ? Aeronautics & Space SEA TECHNOLOGIES - Sea, security, safety, sustainable development
OPTICS-PHOTONICS - Complex optics & imaging systems