Bretagne, a global centre of digital excellence
As the historical birthplace of the digital sector, Bretagne brings a creative ecosystem to the key sectors of its economy. It combines cutting-edge technology, uses and services which respond to emerging societal challenges for the benefit of all.
Digital industry
- 2nd region in France for R&D
- 2,700 establishments
- 50,000 employees
- 1,300 researchers
- 1 innovation cluster : Images & Réseaux
- 1 technological research institute : B<>Com
- 2 “French Tech” cities : French Tech Rennes Saint-Malo and Brest Tech+
Major sectors
Telecoms, multimedia, electronics, IT, data processing, connected objects, cloud computing, optics-photonics, software and contents, cybersecurity, smartgrids.

Leaders in their field
Orange, Teamcast, Enensys, Astellia, Actia Telecom, Cordon Electronics, Keopsys, Syrlinks, Broadpeak, NKE, Artefacto, et de nombreuses start-ups innovantes.
Focus on cybersecurity : Set up in the heart of the Cyber Valley®
Bretagne is at the forefront of digital technology and has become a benchmark region in cybersecurity. With world renowned firms, research teams from leading institutions, as well as top contractors nearby, Bretagne fully intends to drive France and Europe’s cyber defence and cybersecurity industry forward.
Cybersecurity
- A strong military presence for Cyber defence : Comcyber (Cyber Defence Command) and DGA-MI (Directorate General of Armaments – Information Control)
- 180 ICT and defence contractors
- Over 100 cybersecurity businesses
- Over 200 cyber research staff
- 13 cyber research teams including 7 cyber defence with CNRS, IRISA, LabSTICC, IRMAR, ETRS, INRIA.
- 2 research chairs dedicated tonaval system cybersecurity and to cyber defence and cybersecurity.
- Over 2,000 students trained in or briefed on cybersecurity.
Leaders in their field
Amossys, Secure-IC, Siepel, Diateam, Orange