1. Here, we are building up a network bringing chemistry and environnement together Ici, se construit une filière unique au monde unissant chimie et environnement

2. Axelera in short Axelera, a constant evolution: Assessment and demonstration International development The Axelera new strategic plan (2009-2015)

3. Axelera in short

4. Where are we ? The cluster has developed its high potential approach combining chemistry and environment at the heart of the area surrounding Lyon (vallée de la Chimie, Domaine Scientifique de la Doua), Grenoble (Pont-de Claix, Jarrie, Université de Grenoble), Saint Etienne and Chambéry. Rhône-Alpes: a region rich in expertise and research undertakings. Rhône-Alpes region: One of France s key economic players - 2 nd most important region in France, 7 th in Europe from an economic point of view, - 1 st chemical production centre in France, - 2 nd region in France in eco-industries sector, - A turnover of 12,3 billions, - 48 000 direct jobs. Some figures... Exceptional potential in research and education - 3 000 researchers, - Approximately 470 patents registered per year, - Approximately 1 300 publications per year, - 1 300 chemicals engineers graduate each year, - 1 350 PhDs in chemistry obtained.

5. Founders and financial partners Axelera was created in 2005 by 3 industrial groups Arkema, Rhodia, GDF SUEZ, a world-class public sector research and training center IFP and a government funded research organization CNRS. The cluster is supported by institutional organization such as the state and local collectivities. Financial partners Founding members

6. Axeleras members 161 members just 3 years after its creation Around 2/3 of Axeleras members come from industry, half of which are SMEs Engineering Equipment manufacturers Bio-Resources Petrochemistry Processes Industrial and specialized chemistry MaterialsAnalysis, test, measurementsWater treatmentAir treatmentSoil treatment Waste recovery / Recycling Environmental energy efficiency Large companies SME Research and Training 32,5 % 35 % 32,5 %

7. One ambition « To facilitate the construction of a global industrial and scientific network that combines chemistry and environment». One objective « To become the leading European industrial and scientific cluster by 2012 and provide a showcase for innovation in chemistry and environment».

8. Communication Strategic Marketing Legal International Economical development 5 supporting work groups AXELERA Team Axelera Governance Board of Directors Scientific Committee Executive Committee: 5 founding members R&D Programmes Equipment and establishment projects Strategic and prospecting projects Altogether, 250 persons involved in the cluster

9. Axelera, a constant evolution: Assessment and demonstration

10. Axelera, a constant evolution: Assessment and demonstration 11 R&D programmes coordinated by the cluster 66,54 M 230 R&D programmes approved 57 of which got financed 208 M Axelera enabled nearly 384,1 M to be invested in Rhône Alpes 8 equipment and establishment projects 109,60 M R&D Programmes since 2005 : 274,5 M

11. First step of successful development (2005-2008) 4 th european cluster and 6 th international cluster 250 persons involved in the cluster 370 generated R&D jobs and 4000 news employment expected. 161 members 60% of industrials (2/3 de PME) And 35% of research units and training centres.

12. Special attention to SMES Eco-Solution : «An excellent tool to raise your profile with an industrial companies». RSA LE RUBIS : «Through speed-dating, we have built up 3 firm contact: one commercial and two others in R&D. We are about to start a European project with a partner we met through this programme». 90% of companies in the chemistry and environment industry are SMEs Axelera has made itself attractive to the SMEs that represent 40% of its memberships: The services provided by the cluster enable SMEs to: work closely with major technological programmes, benefit from a dynamic network and customised assistance, promote their expertise.

13. A strong and durable spirit of innovation Emblematic programmes: PCB-Axelera, dedicated to treating PCBs in waterways and conserving endangered. TRIPLE dedicated to sorting fire-retardant plastics collected from WEEE. VALEEE dedicated to re-using fire- retardant plastics

14. Firm industrial programmes: The Re-source project dedicated to recycling and re-using WEEE and ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Implementation of a vehicle dismantling site to test technologies developed by the cluster Other projects are under way: Lyon city of Environment and Analysis (CLEA), The Joint Rhodia-CNRS Research Unit (LPMA), The Feyssine Station, etc.

15. Fully developed research programmes : They have provided: initial results, proof of Axeleras desire to extend its activities beyond the chemistry and environment industry and make its services available to other sectors. Focus on : Processes intensification Rhodanos

16. Processes Intensification (15 M) Theme: The factory of the future 12 patents registred several pilot units started up : single line reactor and one-column reactant… acquisition of kinetic data: production of a micro- contactor to study the influence of run-off on conversion in Gas/Liquid/Liquid reactions… UNITE EX066 The first programme introduced by Axelera in 2005 is now in the economic development phase. It is mobilizing partners companies to assist in the implementation of its work through conferences, pilot projects and meetings with equipment makers. Technical Forum on processes intensification - «The factory of the future: an opportunity for SMEs» December 5 th 2008 during POLLUTEC.

17. Rhodanos (9,3 M) Theme: Conservation of natural areas A programme developped by Axelera in 2006, Rhodanos produces leading-edge technologies for : management of industrial and urban wastes, treatment of water pollutants, surveillance of water quality. A few concrete achievements: 2 patents registered 34 publications submitted or published Launch of several pilot stations, In particular SOQER (or RWQOS Rhône River Water Quality Observation Station) Which is the first industrial site and has a new surveillance system.

18. International development

19. International development In 2007, Axelera announced its international strategy at POLLUTEC 2007. Partnerships with European clusters and identification of clusters in China, Japan and north America. Intense international prospecting in partnerships with local business development agencies (Aderly and AEPI). Capacity of the cluster to attract investors in the Rhône- Alpes region or to assist its members in developing their international business.. Since then, this objective has focused on 3 areas:

20. The inter-clusters network Great Britain : the cluster NEPIC (500 members) specialised in bioproducts, biotechnologies, intensification processes Norway : the cluster GBN (55 members) specialised in clean technologies (environment, energy, waste recycling, services to businesses) + Tel-TeK Research institute: capture and storage of CO 2 Italy : Environment Park (70 companies) > Research topics of laboratories of the park: renewable energies, green building, plasma based technologies, eco- efficency Germany : the cluster CHEMIE BAYERN (120 active members) with the following main areas of activity: polymer and biochemistry, building chemicals, innovative, intelligent/ functional surfaces 4 partnerships to stimulate technological projects, develop markets and improve competitiveness.

21. The inter-clusters network Exchange of good practices: support and tools for members, good practices in technological areas (exchange of information about projects) Mutual promotion: websites, newsletters, exchange of list of members, visits, exchange of information about the cluster events and main international events linked to chemistry & environment (exhibitions, symposiums, conferences, conventions) Business and R&D collaborations: organisation of B2B meetings, exchange on projects calls and funds opportunities for collaborative project. Exchange of students Content of the partnerships agreements :

22. The inter-clusters network POLLUTEC : In 2008, Axelera and 8 SMEs members of the cluster occupied 72 sq. m of stands at the Pollutec 2008 show, held from 2-5 December. It was the chance to position Axelera as a leading cluster in eco- technologies and sustainable development AXELERA THURSDAY: dedicated to international collaborations: plenary sessions, B2B meeting (next on october 1 st ) Participation of AXELERA To main international events 2 main international events in France to meet AXELERA and our members

23. The new strategy of Axelera (2009 – 2015)

24. New strategic roadmap 2009 - 2015 1 ambition : To facilitate the construction of a global industrial and scientific network that combines chemistry and environment. 2 main issues : 1. Become an international reference for innovation in the field of chemistry & environment 2. Become a major sustainable development player with excellence on the main environmental themes. After 3 years of existence, Axelera has redefined its strategy around:

25. A strategy based on 5 key themes Chemistry for societal issues Protection of natural areas Materials recyclability The factory of the future Green chemistry

26. Main objectives of the cluster Drive the development of an attractive business and scientific sector combining chemistry and the environment Develop and promote technological breakthroughs in line with market needs Become an international showcase for innovation in the chemistry/environment fields Build and connect a network of French eco- technology clusters

27. Identification of 8 target markets for Axelera Definition of 8 Target markets Last filter: attributes of the cluster and region Filter to identify sectors environmental issues for which chemistry –environment pairing provides added value Evaluation of attractiveness of each sector using a range of economic and regulatory criteria Quantification and qualification of environmental issues Identification of main industrial and services sectors Study of the global market

28. The 8 target markets direct the strategic themes of the cluster Chemistry for societal issues Durable building Renewable energies Vehicles Electronic Protection of natural areas Water, Air, Soil, Agri - Agro Material recyclability Materials, wastes, recycling The factory of the future Clean processes Green Chemistry Bioresources

29. Creation of 8 ecosystems linked to the target markets industrials (SMEs, large companies), academic players, representative of downstream sectors local authorities acting as experimenters investors Each ecosystem brings together :

30. Chemistry for Societal issues Finally, 8 ecosystems have been defined Water, Air, Soils, Agri-Agrochemistry Protection of natural areas Renewable Energies Clean Processes Factory Of the Future Durable Buildings Wastes, recycling, materials Materials recyclability Vehicles Bioresources Green Chemistry Electronic Each ecosystem is in line with one of Axeleras 5 strategic themes and is the subject of a possible collaboration with another French competitive cluster Chemistry for Societal issues Chemistry for Societal issues Chemistry for Societal issues

31. Axelera sets up a dynamic and shared process to generate new projects The ecosystem is the driver of a shared process aimed at fostering and accelerating the emergence of ideas and innovative projects. This is a progressive process opened to partnerships with other French competitive Implementation of a process for each ecosystems

32. A roadmap with main work topics has been defined for each sector/ecosystem Besides those 8 identified ecosystem, Axelera is working on 2 transversal subjects: Life Cycle Analysis Eco-conception

33. Operational actions plans Of Axelera for 2009-2015 Implement the ecosystems Develop the service offer dedicated to members and deploy the strategic and prospecting objectives Conduct promotion and communication actions Implement a shared resources policy

34. Axelera, Here, we are building up a network that combines chemistry and environment

35. Operational actions plan Set up of the ecosystems 2009 Water, soil, air, agri-agrochemistry in partnerships with Advancity. Clean processes, bioresources in partnership with IAR. Durable Buildings in partnerships with Tenerrdis. 2010 Vehicle in partnerships with Lyon Urban Truck & Bus and Techterra Renewable Energies in partnerships with Tenerrdis Electronic in partnerships with Minalogic Wastes, recycling, materials in partnerships with Plastipolis

36. Develop the service offer dedicated to members and deploy "strategic et prospecting objectives Secure the loyalty of actual members and get new ones By highlighting the service offer Target SMEs and services companies, structure the chain value SME / large companies. 250 members in 2015 (40% of which should be SMEs and 20% foreign companies) How? Objective Animation, network, financial engineering, sponsorship, international, Awareness campaign, innovation training. Operational actions plan

37. Develop the partnership strategy with international clusters Main Targets: Europe, Asia, North America. Objective Stimulate technological projects, develop markets and improve competitiveness of our members. Deploy strategic and prospecting objectives Themes: Image, dialogue and societal commitment; Training and prospecting skills; business intelligence; Expansion and entrepreneurship. Objective establish the chemistry-environment network to a large public. Example of actions: launch in 2010 of a touring exposition In schools, set up of new training anticipating short and long term sector needs.

38. Implement a shared resources policy Objective The platform project Axel One: Objectives: Mutualise resources and facilities to stimulate technological projects between researchers, industrials and other partners in the field of innovative materials and clean processes. Two sites: - Claude Bernard University of Lyon: upstream research site (academic studies) -Vallée de la Chimie: downstream research site (experimentation, modelling, pilots) 2010: production of the plan 2012: Launch of the plateform Promote collaborative innovation.

39. Strengthen Rhône-Alpes chemistry-environment network at an international level Implement promotion and communication actions Objective Through : Axelera stand on each Pollutec exhibition edition (Lyon et Paris), Participation of Axelera to main international events linked to La chemistry & environment (exhibitions, symposiums, conferences, conventions) The preparation in 2010 and the organization in 2011 of an international Axelera event.