Our history
At the end of 2005, Céréales Vallée became an accredited Competitiveness Cluster. The cluster was created through an agreement signed by the State, the Auvergne Regional Council and the founding members of the Céréales Vallée association. It is one of 71 competitiveness clusters recognized by the French government.
The birth of Céréales Vallée
Based on a historic partnership dating back to 1965, Limagrain and the INRA (National Institute for Agricultural Research) decided to extend their cooperation by responding to calls for projects for the creation of competitiveness clusters.
From the outset, the Céréales Vallée competitive cluster became an extension of both long-standing and dynamic relations that had led to the creation in Auvergne of a platform for recognized skills and innovation in the field of cereals. It is supported by State and local authorities, including the Auvergne Regional Council.
The Lisbon Strategy
In March 2000, the Lisbon Special European Council announced a new strategic goal: “to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world” by 2010.
This ambitious initiative, whose goals and methods were reviewed in 2005, represents a global strategy in terms of growth and employment for the European Union and its Member States. Its main aim is to respond to the technological and economic changes brought about by globalization.
EU countries have therefore committed to implementing policies and reforms in order to create a European economy based on knowledge and innovation that is more competitive and vibrant.
The French government launched a call for projects for the creation of competitiveness clusters.
This represents an opportunity to meet the challenges of international competition by preventing the outsourcing of jobs and reinforcing the reputation of our regions through research and innovation.
To find out more visit www.competitivite.gouv.fr