Ouest Valorisation

Ouest Valorisation emerged in July 2012 as a Technology Transfer Acceleration Company (SATT) under France's Investments for the Future initiative. This strategic entity bridges the gap between academic innovation and commercial application by facilitating the transfer of research outcomes from public laboratories to various stakeholders including small businesses, corporations, governmental bodies, and non-profit organizations. Operating across the Brittany and Pays de la Loire regions, Ouest Valorisation maintains partnerships with 28 prestigious higher education institutions encompassing universities, engineering schools, and university hospitals, alongside three established research organizations distributed throughout major academic centers including Angers, Brest, Le Mans, Lorient-Vannes, Nantes, and Rennes.

With substantial financial backing of 70 million euros, Ouest Valorisation implements a comprehensive approach to innovation management. The organization excels at identifying promising research projects with commercial potential, securing intellectual property rights, and making strategic R&D investments. These activities are specifically designed to generate economic value while simultaneously creating high-skilled employment opportunities within the regions they serve. Their investment strategy typically focuses on early-stage technologies that demonstrate significant market potential but require additional development to attract commercial partners.

The service portfolio of Ouest Valorisation encompasses several specialized domains critical to successful technology transfer. These include sophisticated intellectual property management, expert negotiation of collaborative research agreements between academic and industrial partners, and comprehensive project maturation services. Additionally, the organization facilitates technology and know-how transfer through licensing and other commercialization pathways, while providing dedicated support for researchers interested in launching innovative startups based on their scientific discoveries. This holistic approach has positioned Ouest Valorisation as a key innovation catalyst in western France.

Since its inception, Ouest Valorisation has built an impressive track record of transforming academic research into market-ready innovations across diverse sectors including healthcare, digital technologies, materials science, and sustainable development. The organization typically engages with projects at the proof-of-concept stage, providing both financial resources and expert guidance to navigate the challenging "valley of death" between laboratory discovery and commercial viability. By connecting researchers with appropriate industrial partners and investors, Ouest Valorisation has successfully accelerated numerous technologies to market, contributing significantly to the innovation ecosystem and economic development of the Brittany and Pays de la Loire regions.