AD'OCC - Supporting a region in its innovation strategy

Occitanie Economic Development Agency (AD'OCC) is the economic development agency for the Occitanie region. It supports companies in their digital transformation and pilots large-scale territorial projects. Since 2018, it has taken on a mission for the future: to structure and propel the regional quantum chain.

To meet this major technological challenge, AD'OCC called on G.A.C. Group with a clear objective:

  • Understanding the issues quantum computing.

  • Identify concrete use cases between regional laboratories and industry.

  • Feeding the roadmap of the future «Maison du Quantique».

The challenge: translate technological breakthroughs into economic leverage

Quantum engineering is an emerging field where skills are scarce and the issues are often perceived as too theoretical. The challenge for AD'OCC was to :

  • Moving from a scientific vision to a territorial and operational approach,

  • Unite heterogeneous players (political, scientific, industrial),

  • Accurately map the strengths and weaknesses of an ecosystem under construction,

The G.A.C. Group solution: a sector-based research methodology

AD'OCC chose G.A.C. Group for its dual expertise: knowledge of innovation and a strong presence in the Occitanie region. Our mission is to innovation strategy consulting is structured around : 

  • An analysis of regional positioning using a proprietary methodology,

  • Identifying use cases trades to make quantum practical and actionable,

  • Mobilizing stakeholders keys to creating an industry dynamic.

The result: a solid foundation for the Maison du Quantique

Thanks to this support, the AD'OCC agency now has concrete levers for action:

  • A clear vision : precise identification of regional strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Economic pragmatism: translating scientific challenges into business opportunities for manufacturers.

  • Territorial commitment : a structured roadmap to steer the sector's development over the long term.

The testimony

«The benefits have been to provide us with a clear analysis of the region's positioning, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the ecosystem [...] and also to enable concrete use cases to emerge. It's G.A.C. Group's ability to mobilize the right players and translate scientific issues into economic levers to remain pragmatic with our stakeholders.»

Franck BERTHU - Expert in Innovation and Digital Transformation

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«To develop an emerging sector, you need methodology, skills and a committed partner. G.A.C. Group has been a true partner throughout the study, and I believe it will remain so in the long term to help this project grow.»

Franck BERTHU - Expert in Innovation and Digital Transformation

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