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Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

February 25, 2026

Cluster news

Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

The results of the Motherbase study confirm the structuring role of competitiveness clusters in the French innovation ecosystem for all regional territories.

Evosens becomes Arlumen

November 7, 2025

Members' news

Evosens becomes Arlumen

Over more than 15 years of existence, Evosens has successfully completed numerous projects, involving a wide variety of technologies and applications, for start-ups, SMEs, and large companies. 

 Photonics conquers space

November 3, 2025

Cluster news

Photonics conquers space

Photonics conquers space

Defense Day

October 2, 2025

Cluster news

Defense Day

This Defense Day event organized by the cluster took place on September 17, 2025, at the Bordeaux Regional Council building, attended by 80 participants, including several companies from the BITD (defense industrial and technological base).

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

September 23, 2025

Members' news

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates 30 years of innovation and cohesion

Green Mantis: ALPHA-RLH at the heart of a European project to decarbonize industry

July 30, 2025

Green Mantis: ALPHA-RLH at the heart of a European project to decarbonize industry

The ALPHA-RLH cluster has just achieved another success at European level by winning the Green Mantis project, dedicated to energy transition and decarbonization in industry.

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

July 18, 2025

Cluster news

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Following the success of the 2023 edition, Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine returned to the Institut d'Optique d'Aquitaine in Talence on July 4, 2025.

The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

June 24, 2025

Cluster news

The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

The Members' Forum was held on June 5 in the magnificent setting of Château Grattequina near Bordeaux.

Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

June 13, 2025

Members' news

Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

As part of a project certified by Econum under the auspices of ADEME, AzurIA commissioned Evosens to conduct a mechanical, optical, and thermal design study for their CamIA multispectral camera. 

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

June 4, 2025

Members' news

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

In a context where biometric security is becoming a major issue (border control, secure access, military cybersecurity), PISÉO is asserting its role as a strategic technology partner for defense stakeholders.

Headlines

Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

February 25, 2026

Cluster news

Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

The results of the Motherbase study confirm the structuring role of competitiveness clusters in the French innovation ecosystem for all regional territories.

Successful completion of the European NewSkin project

January 22, 2025

Cluster news

Successful completion of the European NewSkin project

Launched in April 2020, the European NewSkin project was successfully completed in December 2024.

1st edition of RF CONNECT in LIMOGES

Apr 14, 2025

Cluster news

1st edition of RF CONNECT in LIMOGES

This event was a great success, bringing together 140 participants from industry, academia, and institutions in the field of RF connectivity to discuss the needs, challenges, solutions, and prospects of 5G/6G.

SMART BUILDINGS & MOBILITIES: tomorrow's buildings and mobility at the heart of the digital and environmental transition

February 26, 2025

Cluster news

SMART BUILDINGS & MOBILITIES: tomorrow's buildings and mobility at the heart of the digital and environmental transition

100 participants discovered how tomorrow's technologies will transform our living and working spaces into connected, environmentally friendly environments.

PHAROS Day: "Directed Energy Weapons"

February 16, 2026

Cluster news

PHAROS Day: "Directed Energy Weapons"

This event, organized by ALPHA-RLH, Aerospace Valley, and CEA Gramat, took place on January 29, 2026, at the Grand Couvent in Gramat, with 120 participants in attendance.

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

January 20, 2026

Cluster news

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

ALPHA-RLH and the European Ceramics Cluster, with the support of Saint-Gobain Aerospace, organized a day dedicated to the latest technological advances in the design of advanced materials for photonics on January 14, 2026, in Limoges.

French photonics at Photonics West 2026

February 2, 2026

Cluster news

French photonics at Photonics West 2026

French photonics, particularly from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, was present in San Francisco from January 20 to 22, 2026, at Photonics West, the global gathering for the optical-photonics industry.

Defense Day

October 2, 2025

Cluster news

Defense Day

This Defense Day event organized by the cluster took place on September 17, 2025, at the Bordeaux Regional Council building, attended by 80 participants, including several companies from the BITD (defense industrial and technological base).

 Photonics conquers space

November 3, 2025

Cluster news

Photonics conquers space

Photonics conquers space

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

July 18, 2025

Cluster news

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Following the success of the 2023 edition, Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine returned to the Institut d'Optique d'Aquitaine in Talence on July 4, 2025.

Headlines

Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

February 24, 2026

Members' news

Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

Reuniwatt, the global leader in cloud cover observation and forecasting, is asserting its strategic role in the deployment of Free-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) through the MARLIN and SOLiS projects funded by France 2030.

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

December 12, 2025

Members' news

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

January 26, 2026

Members' news

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

Oxxius announced the acquisition of 89 North, a U.S. expert in the development of advanced laser lighting and imaging systems.

Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

February 24, 2026

Members' news

Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

Reuniwatt, the global leader in cloud cover observation and forecasting, is asserting its strategic role in the deployment of Free-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) through the MARLIN and SOLiS projects funded by France 2030.

Opton Laser structures an offering dedicated to defense applications

February 20, 2026

Members' news

Opton Laser structures an offering dedicated to defense applications

Opton Laser International announces the structuring of an offering dedicated to defense applications, bringing together a range of technologies...

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

January 21, 2026

Members' news

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

Fiber Optics Group (FOG), a major international player in fiber optic solutions, is accelerating its growth by establishing executive governance.

Evosens becomes Arlumen

November 7, 2025

Members' news

Evosens becomes Arlumen

Over more than 15 years of existence, Evosens has successfully completed numerous projects, involving a wide variety of technologies and applications, for start-ups, SMEs, and large companies. 

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

September 23, 2025

Members' news

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates 30 years of innovation and cohesion

Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

June 13, 2025

Members' news

Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

As part of a project certified by Econum under the auspices of ADEME, AzurIA commissioned Evosens to conduct a mechanical, optical, and thermal design study for their CamIA multispectral camera. 

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

June 4, 2025

Members' news

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

In a context where biometric security is becoming a major issue (border control, secure access, military cybersecurity), PISÉO is asserting its role as a strategic technology partner for defense stakeholders.