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IFREMAR “WORLD CAMPUS OF THE SEA” marine association in France. Its scope includes the tip of the

As important as IFREMER’s efforts are to advance startups Brittany region – Brest and the nearby cities of Roscoff, Mor- like Blue? ns, IFREMER’s work itself is coordinated within a laix, Quimper and Concarneau. Its governing board includes larger organization in Brest called the “Campus Mondial de individuals from the French Navy to SHOM – France’s hydro- la mer,” or World Campus of the Sea. In fact, the Sea Tech graphic and oceanographic service – to the IRD, the French conference is a product of the Campus Mondial, which might Institute for Development as well as business, academic and be thought of as an incubator of incubators. engineering groups. These regional partners contribute fund-

The Campus keeps what otherwise might be distant players ing, currently 350k€ per year.

working closely. It seeks to establish complementary efforts One Campus goal is to “be the crucible of forward thinking.” among regional academic, scienti? c, economic and institu- Another is to “animate and support the community,” again, tional organizations involved in marine science and technolo- with a focus on maritime activities. It is upfront regarding gy and the maritime economy. It is the ? rst such maritime and one bottom line outcome: “to ensure that this concentration

The Technological Research and Development (RDT) unit at IFREMER, Brest, France. 24 November/December 2022

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