5. Glossary – Definitions

organizations network

Networks of organizations bring together entities from a variety of institutional backgrounds. They are externalized forms of grouping together several organizations (companies, training bodies, research centers, etc.) that are legally independent and interdependent in terms of their level of contribution and the quality of their relations, with a view to carrying out joint projects.

Pôle de compétitivité; competitiveness cluster

It's a structure that "brings together small and large companies, research laboratories and training establishments in a clearly identified area and on a targeted theme. National and local public authorities are closely involved in this dynamic. [It] is designed to support innovation. It encourages the development of particularly innovative collaborative research and...