Believing in industry means believing in those who build it.

Industry is a cornerstone of economic development, and in Normandy, it plays a key role in business growth and technological innovation. However, behind every industrial project, there are passionate men and women ready to transform an idea into a viable and sustainable business. At CIM Atlantique, we firmly believe in these entrepreneurs and provide them with a framework conducive to success.
That’s why we have designed a unique support program for industrial business creation in Normandy, specifically designed to assist project leaders, engineers, technicians, and entrepreneurs looking to bring their industrial ambitions to life.
With our operational and structured support, we provide you with the resources, expertise, and environment necessary to launch and develop your business under optimal conditions, at the heart of a dynamic industrial ecosystem.
Why choose CIM Atlantique for industrial business creation support in Normandy?
Starting an industrial business is a challenge that requires a suitable environment, specialized skills, and strategic investments. In Normandy, CIM Atlantique offers you a structured framework, far from generalist incubators, with an approach focused on operations and local industrial integration.
Our industrial business creation support in Normandy is based on comprehensive and practical assistance, covering all stages of your project development.
Tailored support to structure your industrial business.
We have developed a support program that includes:

Financial support tailored to industrial needs.
Starting an industrial business requires significant financial resources. We support you from the design phase to secure the funding for your project:
- A capital contribution to structure your company from the outset
- Support for opening professional bank accounts
- Assistance in building a realistic and solid industrial business plan
- A connection with investors and financial institutions

Ready-to-use industrial infrastructure.
Ready-to-use industrial infrastructure.
To succeed in industry, it is crucial to have access to suitable infrastructure. CIM Atlantique offers you:
- Offices and workshops at our industrial sites in Normandy and north of Nantes.
- Ready-to-use design, prototyping, and production spaces.
- An adaptable framework that allows your business to grow on-site according to its development.
We provide you with an already operational industrial environment, allowing you to test and develop your product without wasting time.

Privileged access to technical resources.
Product industrialization requires specific skills. By joining our industrial business creation support program in Normandy, you benefit from:
- A mechanical design office for the conception and modeling of your products.
- A machining workshop to quickly produce your prototypes and small batches.
- Expertise in industrial automation and robotics to optimize your production processes.
- Support in certification and regulatory compliance.
These shared technical resources allow you to develop your projects with a high level of precision and quality, without the need to invest immediately in expensive equipment.

Optimized administrative and legal structuring.
Starting a business also means navigating a complex administrative framework. CIM Atlantique helps you to:
- Choose the most suitable legal structure for your business.
- Set up efficient administrative and financial management.
- Optimize your internal organization to ensure smooth growth.
- Establish accounting reporting tailored to industrial startups.
Thanks to our expertise, you avoid structuring mistakes and can fully focus on the development of your project.

Solutions to facilitate the financing of your project.
Funding is a key challenge for any industrial business. We support you in securing financing and obtaining public grants:
- Preparing investment dossiers to maximize your chances of securing funding.
- Assistance in obtaining regional and national grants and support schemes.
- Optimization of your eligibility for the Research Tax Credit (CIR) and tax incentives for innovation.
We assist you in structuring your file to take advantage of the best financial opportunities, tailored to the specifics of your project.

Strategic and human support to secure your development.
Strategic and human support to secure your development.
Beyond the technical and financial aspects, we provide you with personalized human and strategic support to maximize your chances of success.
- Mentorship with industry sector experts.
- Strategic coaching to refine your positioning and offering.
- Integration into a network of entrepreneurs, partners, and industrial clients.
By joining CIM Atlantique, you will never face entrepreneurial challenges alone. Our goal is to help you structure a sustainable and competitive business.
A concrete framework to bring your industrial project to life.
What sets us apart? Our pragmatic approach, rooted in industry.
Unlike other more generalist support programs, we offer you a real and immediately operational framework, with:
- Access to industrial infrastructures in Normandy.
- Shared tools and expertise to accelerate your development.
- A hands-on approach, far from just theoretical advice.
Thanks to our industrial business creation support in Normandy, you:
- Save time by avoiding common mistakes.
- Reduce your financial risks with structured support.
- Quickly validate your concept in real-world conditions.
How to join our business creation support program in Normandy?
We have set up a simple and effective process to assess the feasibility of your industrial entrepreneurial project.
To initiate the first contact, simply fill out the form, briefly presenting:
- Your project in a few lines.
- Your profile and background.
- Your short-term and medium-term goals.
This first step allows us to quickly assess the project’s potential, identify key needs, and offer support tailored to your situation.
A group present across the entire territory
CIM Atlantique is not limited to industrial robotics and machine building. We offer comprehensive and sustainable support, advising you from the definition of your needs.
Each solution is custom-designed, perfectly tailored to your industry and the specific requirements of your processes. Our personalized support ensures you achieve your goals successfully and for the long term.
With locations in Seine-Maritime, the Nantes region, and Évreux, CIM Atlantique is ideally positioned to respond quickly to your needs while staying close to its clients.
Trust CIM Atlantique for reliable and innovative solutions.


A committed long-term partner.
Unlike some business creation support structures that only assist you during the first few months, we are committed to a long-term partnership.
Our goal is to foster strong, industrial, sustainable businesses rooted in their territories. We support you until your company becomes autonomous and remain by your side even after your business is launched.
Our mission doesn’t stop at the launch phase. Unlike support structures that only assist you for a few months, CIM Atlantique is committed to a long-term partnership approach.
Industrial robotics
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Industrial vision
Machine vision is the application of computer vision to the industrial fields of production, automation and research.
Cobotics
This approach to automation and technology aims to refine the action of traditional industrial robotics to achieve better cooperation between man and machine.
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