Major economic-industrial activity in the region

- The second largest industrial sector in the region by turnover

- The third largest regional employer

- 15% of all regional industrial investments

Major potential in research, development and innovation

- A top-flight research facility at the Vallée de la Chimie, with 5 research centres in the field and more than 6,300 jobs, 1/3 of which dedicated to R&D

- The leading French research cluster for environmental catalysis

- Strong visibility in catalysis, processes, materials and waste management

A high level of training

- The cluster is able to draw on a regional training potential of around 1,300 chemical engineers and 1,350 chemistry doctors a year

- Rhône-Alpes offers a chain of top-tier comprehensive training with a strong reputation in chemicals and the environment, from operators through to engineers, including ongoing training.

A member growth dynamic

Since its creation, the cluster has seen increasing growth in its member numbers, which bears testament to its activities and its regional and national foothold. There were more than a hundred members in the first year.

"AXELERA has now firmly established its legitimacy as a globally-oriented cluster both through its ability to launch and develop major industrial projects and oversee a network of participants. Although one of the major challenges currently facing the cluster concerns the financial engineering of projects, AXELERA demonstrates strong attractiveness skills, illustrated by the heavy involvement of manufacturers and the regular growth in members active in the Chemicals and Environment industry. Axelera is now ready to enter the phase dedicated to international visibility. "