Innovation Intelligence & Ecosystem Activation
Connecting ecosystems to drive innovation.
I help organizations unlock the full potential of their innovation ecosystem. My work combines strategic intelligence, market insights, and ecosystem activation to accelerate growth, identify opportunities, and foster collaborations that deliver economic impact.
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Whether mapping emerging trends, activating partnerships, or scaling innovation initiatives, I provide expertise and connections across territories to make projects succeed.
Core Competencies ​​
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1. Innovation Intelligence:
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Market and technology assessments
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Trend mapping and strategic foresight
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Identification of innovation opportunities
2. Ecosystem Activation:
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Building and activating collaborative networks
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Facilitating partnerships between startups, corporates, and research institutions
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Driving projects from ideation to execution with measurable impact​​
3. Economic Development:
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Supporting regional innovation-driven growth initiatives
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Strengthening local ecosystems to generate jobs, investment, and partnerships
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Ensuring innovation projects contribute to both business and community development​
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Team
I collaborate closely with Cristèle Couget and Frédéric Daumas who bring their vision, innovation networks, and expertise to each project. Together, we ensure initiatives are strategically informed, well-connected, and locally relevant.
Cristèle Couget, CEO of HProject
28 years of experience in economic development, territorial coordination, innovation project engineering, and advising organisations, local authorities, and regional stakeholders.
Frédéric Daumas, CEO of Upperion
A recognized expert in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 25 years of experience in incubation and supporting over 350 companies.
Recent Collaborations
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Capacity building program for the integration of Earth observation (EO) technologies and data by Business support organizations as well as green and digital innovators in Latin America and the Caribbean (led by Expertise France)
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Capacity Building and support services for Retis Innovation Hubs and Incubators members
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AFD Energy Digital Challenge
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MéteoFab, Méteo France incubator
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Why Work With Us
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Unique combination of expertise, insight, and execution capability
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Deep understanding of regional ecosystems and local innovation dynamics
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Proven ability to connect ideas, people, and resources to create both business and economic impact
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Strong collaborative network across startups, corporates, research institutions, and regional development organizations​