Merger with inno TSD, expert in European projects and regional competitiveness.

GAC Group, a consulting firm in the development, performance and financing of innovation is
happy to announce the conclusion of a merger with inno TSD, expert in European projects and regional competitiveness.

As part of its strategy to develop its service offering in the innovation value chain, this external growth operation strengthens the positioning of GAC Group, already present through offices in France, Germany, Romania and Brazil. , Singapore and Canada and bringing together more than 200 experienced consultants.

inno TSD has been located in the Sophia Antipolis science and technology park for over 30 years.

The company brings its experience in carrying out studies and projects in the service of economic development and innovation :

• regional strategies,
• sectors of excellence,
• poles, clusters and incubators,
• evaluation of public policies,
• and valuation of research.

Its contribution is also important in defining and improving public policies with European bodies and communities of associated actors thanks to :

• the design and animation of collaborative digital platforms for the exchange of good practices,
• and the dissemination of trends and approaches to co-creation and open innovation.

Together, the two companies will develop their common vision:

Together they will continue to contribute to the development of innovation in France, Europe and internationally by accelerating projects and collaboration and cooperation strategies of the public and private sectors and of all the actors present. in innovation ecosystems.

The synergy of their respective positioning will make it possible to promote the scientific projects and technologies of the 2,000 private clients of GAC Group within the framework of the setting up and piloting of European and international collaborative projects.

GAC Group will also put the expertise of inno TSD employees at the service of its customers to support them in defining their innovation strategy, expected impacts and help them forge partnerships with public players in innovation and research.

GAC Group and inno TSD also come together in identical values of excellence, commitment and trust towards their customers and employees.

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Christophe Boychev (Managing Director of GAC Group):

“I am very happy with the opportunities that this merger opens up for us in the development of innovation and the competitiveness of regions. It is a very important step in the life of our company. The combination of our respective strengths offers us an expansion into new markets, concrete synergies, a strengthening of our value proposition and
sustainable growth prospects for our group and our customers. I am particularly happy to welcome within GAC Group a team with advanced skills. The wealth of expertise, the diversity of backgrounds, the complementarity of horizons will be our major assets in contributing to the development of our clients and successfully carrying out our business project. "

Marc Pattinson - Director of inno TSD

“The entire team is delighted to join GAC Group, a company into which we naturally projected ourselves through a common culture, values and DNA. With GAC Group, new perspectives are emerging for our customers, partners and employees thanks to the
complementarity of our approaches, our offers, our innovation ecosystems and our skills. "