In tackling the global challenges facing our region, e.g. climate change, social inequalities, digital transition, circular economy, food transition and research, Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) has set itself the goal of being at the forefront of the economic transformation of the region and its businesses, but also of creating the conditions for a sustainable and efficient solidarity economy geared towards employment.
In this context, innovation is becoming a key instrument for transforming our society and delivering innovative solutions to meet these challenges. It is with this in mind that Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) is working to promote innovation in the region with the programmes it provides or supports. These programmes are part of the following:
The Regional Climate Air Energy Plan ("PCAET") aims to reduce climate change in the region and tackle it through innovation by reducing greenhouse gases or increasing renewable energy production.
The Strategic Project for the Economic Transformation of the Region ("PSTET") aims to create a high-performance and less vulnerable economy that contributes to the fight against climate change, the reduction of social divides and the fight against inequalities in the regions.
The Regional Food Project ("PAT") aims to speed up the agricultural and food transition by bringing together the various stakeholders in the region to address the issue of food, thereby helping to take into consideration the social, environmental, economic and health aspects.
The Metropolitan Plan for Higher Education, Research and Innovation ("SMESRI") aims to boost the appeal of research and training in the region and to build strategic partnerships for developing the economy and employment
The circular economy roadmap aims to promote all initiatives in the region to reduce and recycle waste, and promote full employment.
Innovation will help to support our three driving ambitions in the region, i.e. to support, revitalise and transform for a sustainable future and anticipate future trends.
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Companies supported by the MEL
They’ve put their trust in us! Why not you?
Déborah Derombise, responsable RH et administrative, nous présente Octopus Lab, une entreprise innovante spécialisée dans le développement de solutions prédictives visant à réduire l’impact environnemental des bâtiments. Elle partage également son regard sur l’accompagnement offert par la MEL pour soutenir le développement d’Octopus Lab.
Face à l'urgence environnementale et à la prolifération des déchets d'emballage, la startup roubaisienne Réutec propose une réponse concrète et innovante : l'emballage réutilisable. Spécialisée dans la conception et la mise en œuvre de solutions alternatives aux cartons et plastiques jetables pour l'e-commerce et les livraisons en magasin, Réutec s'affirme comme un acteur clé de la transition écologique.
Jérémy Giacomini, fondateur de QareData, nous fait découvrir sa start-up incubée au sein de Blanchemaille by Euratechnologies. L’entreprise développe une solution technologique innovante, pensée pour offrir une traçabilité universelle — y compris dans des environnements sur site, souvent peu ou pas documentés.
