General introduction

Objective
Developing the activities of the members by collaborative innovation on process and materials.
The GIE ALBATROS* in an association of about fifteen industrial SME and mid-caps highly dynamic where decision-makers are looking for diversification, organic growth and development of disruptive technologies. The members of the GIE ALBATROS represent 1 billion euros of turnover.
The GIE ALBATROS targets primarily 4 industries which are aerospace, energy, maritime and ground transportation.
The missions of the GIE ALBATROS consist of:
- Carrying out technical and scientific watch
- Scouting relevant innovation projects
- Developing the complementarity between members
- Emerging and building collaborative projects
- Seeking complementary fundings
The GIE ALBATROS is at the heart of the innovation strategy of its members. Indeed, the association roadmap influences the R&D activites lead by each member.
*A GIE is an Economic Interest Group. ALBATROS, in addition to be the name of the large gull-like sea bird, is an acronym in french language that stands for “Association of companies to benefit thematic actions of scientific research”