July 29, 2026

OTTEO: Securing innovations to unlock investment capacity

OTTEO An engineering consulting firm specializing in the industry of the future, OTTEO supports manufacturers in addressing their digital transformation and performance challenges. Faced with increasingly technical and demanding CIR/CII criteria, OTTEO turned to G.A.C. Group to ensure the proper recognition of its innovative work.

Background

A matter of security, not just compliance

OTTEO has established an innovation lab with dedicated teams recruited to develop innovations intended for commercialization with industrial clients. This significant investment required a flawless legal and technical framework.

In the past, I had worked on a project in a different role, at a different company, where we were rejected based on form rather than substance. At OTTEO, we wanted everything to be as straightforward as possible and as well-executed as possible.
Ludovic AERNOUTS
Director of Industrial and Digital Transformation, OTTEO

OTTEO was looking for a partner capable of providing genuine consulting expertise, beyond mere administrative compliance.

G.A.C. Group support

A Structured Methodology, from Project Planning to Ideation

The support program was structured around several key steps:

  • Eligibility Criteria for Projects
  • Formalization and State of the Art
  • Structuring the project organization (planning, version control, documentation)
  • Organizing technical evidence and drafting documents in accordance with CIR/CII criteria
  • Establishing direct contact between the G.A.C. consultant and the certified public accountant to facilitate communication
Right from the ideation stage, you need to establish a structure and adopt a systematic approach to planning, organizing, structuring, and versioning. That allowed me to set up the entire project organization.
Ludovic AERNOUTS

The results

Solid foundations, a new phase to build

01

CII applications submitted and approved in their entirety

02

A method for promoting innovation that is now firmly established within OTTEO's organization

03

A discussion with G.A.C. Group on new funding avenues to support the transition from POC to MVP, and then to a market-ready product

The testimony

An expert who simplifies things without ever taking risks

What I particularly liked was the expert consultant I worked with—someone who really knows his stuff, puts us at ease, and is both friendly and professional. He’s able to simplify and explain in layman’s terms regulations that can sometimes be quite technical.
Ludovic AERNOUTS
The consultant isn't just there to say, «You gave me this, so I'll do that»; he also makes suggestions and tries to help us go further, all while staying safe and avoiding risks.
Ludovic AERNOUTS

Support in 3 words

The client's vision, in one sentence—one word per sentence

Partner

Support that goes beyond the service itself.

Transparency

Clear explanations, even for complex rules.

Effectiveness

A prompt response to every inquiry.

Video

Ludovic AERNOUTS's Testimony

«You need to seek guidance to save time, avoid mistakes, and properly showcase your innovation efforts.»

Ludovic AERNOUTS
Director of Industrial and Digital Transformation, OTTEO

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