Sustainable transformation of territories: strategy & economic attractiveness

An offer designed for local authorities, inter-municipalities and regions wishing to strengthen their economic attractiveness and meet the challenges of ecological, industrial and social transitions.

Against a backdrop of major transitions, G.A.C. Group helps public-sector players to responsible transformation of their territories. We work with you to design development strategies based on your strengths, to support local and sustainable innovation, strengthen strategic sectors and encourage the establishment of high-performance companies.

Our approach is based on a in-depth knowledge of European issues, regional dynamics and sustainability requirements, to offer you strategic, operational and customized support.

Our areas of expertise

Support for the design and implementation of regional strategies

Identification and strategic analysis of the region's strengths and assets
Identification and analysis of high-potential sectors for territories
Co-construction of strategic orientations, action plans and implementation monitoring systems with local stakeholders and public decision-makers

Customer case

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region

Project management assistance for the drafting of the Schéma Régional de Développement Economique d'Innovation et d'Internationalisation (SRDEII) Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

Centre-Val de Loire Region

Support for 7 competitiveness clusters in redefining their SRI-SI (Smart Specialization Strategy).

Territorial schemes and economic development

Socio-economic diagnosis, analysis of needs and positioning of the region
Preparation of development scenarios for territories (at the level of all territories, or in a more targeted way, on accommodation schemes / ZAE economic activity zones).
Co-construction of strategic orientations, action plans and implementation monitoring systems with local stakeholders and public decision-makers

Customer case

Aix Marseille Métropole / ZAE scheme

The Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis (AMPM) has commissioned the G.A.C. consortium (D&A, Tactis, Inkipit and Res Publica) to carry out an economic development orientation study for industrial, logistics, craft, tertiary and technopole business parks, and to maximize the impact of its action in terms of land and real estate.

Supporting industrial, digital and environmental transitions

Integration of the principles of land sobriety (Zero Net Artificialization ZAN)
Accelerating ecological and digital transitions

Customer case

Pôle Véhicule du Futur / EDIH DEDIHCATED BFC

Structuring an innovative, easy-to-understand service offering for the digital transformation of industrial companies as part of the EDIH - European Digital Innovation Hub project.

Hosting companies and innovative entrepreneurship

Developing attractive land and real estate offers
Tailor-made support for creators and holders of innovative projects
Promoting local ecosystems conducive to innovation

Customer case

Saint-Brieuc Armor Agglomération / SEM Baie d'Armor Entreprises

Management of the incubator and creation of the Innovation Totem.

Benefits for your region

A differentiating and sustainable positioning in the face of economic change

A attracité renforcee for innovative and responsible companies

Concrete services for boosting crand the’nstallation of’s activitys and technology parks

Organizing support for entrepreneurship - incubators, business incubators, business hotels and innovation totems

A piloting lightningé by major strategic frameworks (national, European)

A collective mobilization of local players around a shared vision

They trust us

Regions, local authorities, semi-public companies, competitiveness clusters, development agencies... For over 20 years, G.A.C. Group has been supporting local authorities in their sustainable and innovative transformation, with recognized expertise in strategy, innovation and public policy.

Burgundy Franche Comté Region - SRDEII Mission

«G.A.C. responded effectively to all the specification points. Our contacts were able to adapt quickly to our procedures, and bring the strategy to life. The quality of the work delivered was excellent, and the staff of the BFC Region salute the professionalism of G.A.C Group's consultants.»

Touraine Est Vallée territorial strategy

«Very high-quality work and good perception of political expectations. Efficient and facilitated interaction between the team's design offices due to their habit of working together. Physical availability for intermediate meetings despite distance and diary complexities.»