The digital technology ecosystem in Clermont includes more than 3,500 employees and over 1,000 students. The sector is set to grow considerably in the coming years since Clermont Auvergne Métropole has the ambition to be the first ultra-connected European zone and is already carrying out various operations regarding digital meshing and the expansion of fiber optic connections.
A vital sector of the economy that it permeates across the board, digital technology in Clermont Auvergne Métropole is based on an ecosystem of abundant and diversified public and private actors. Made up of leaders in the digital economy, security and digital technology services, a wide range of startups, VSEs and SMEs work in hand with higher education and research, supported by growth-generating professional networks (competitiveness clusters, Clermont Auvergne French Tech) and facilitators (incubators, accelerators) to help their growth and partnership dialogue.