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iconoval is a public agency for economic development dedicated to image technology. iconoval co-ordinates the Alsace Image Cluster, a network of specialised companies, researches and training institutes that cover the spectrum of image technology, from televsion to multimedia, from scientific applications to industrial processes. iconoval has 5 aims : - to create links between players in the sector, - to encourage the development of research and technology transfer, - to facilitate company creation and development, - to promote the use of image technologies among local companies, - to anticipate changing market trends through observation, forecasting and training.
General Information
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Active since : 2004
Cluster Information
State of life: Mature
Main activities: image tehcnologies
Cluster Composition:
| Number of companies within the cluster: | 72 |
|---|---|
| Number of universities, technical colleges, schools or other education organisations within the cluster: | 1 |
| Number of non-industrial service providers (financial institutions, development agencies, utilities provider,..) within the cluster: | 7 |
| Number of others (individuals, consultants,...) within the cluster: | 0 |
| Number of companies with less than 50 employees within the cluster: | 55 |
| Number of companies with 50 and less than 250 employees within the cluster: | 16 |
| Number of companies with 250 and less than 500 employees within the cluster: | 1 |
Cooperation Objectives
Cooperation objectives:
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General dissemination and information exchange
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high
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Networking, sharing/exchange of knowledge and expertise
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high
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Technology benchmarking / pre-assesment
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low
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Technology transfer and exploitation of R&D results
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high
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Search for partners for collaborative R&D
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high
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Access to markets / new customers
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high
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Access to suppliers
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medium
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Looking for technology, innovation advise and know-how
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high
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Training, education, staff exchange
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high
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Specific Cluster Characteristics
Ambition of the cluster:
| Region | Priority |
|---|---|
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Regional
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high
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National
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medium
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European
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medium
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:
| Industry | Priority |
|---|---|
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SME dominated
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Yes
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Cooperation experience of the cluster management:
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Regional
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medium
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National
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high
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European
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medium
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Expertise and experience of the cluster in the following industrial activities:
| Experience | Priority |
|---|---|
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Communication networks
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medium
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Computer graphics
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high
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Robotic/Artificial intelligence
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low
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Human Computer Interaction
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medium
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Internet
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high
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Media and Content
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high
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Hardware
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low
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