Believing in industry means believing in those who build it.

At CIM Atlantique, we are convinced that Industry 4.0 in Brittany is a key driver of economic development. But more than the innovations themselves, it is the women and men behind these projects who make the difference. That’s why we’ve designed a business creation support program in Brittany, dedicated to those who wish to embark on their entrepreneurial journey with ambition and pragmatism.
Creators, engineers, technicians, and project leaders: if you have an idea, expertise, or a solution to industrialize, we provide you with the resources, tools, and expertise needed for success. We support you at every stage, in a practical and operational framework tailored to industrial requirements.
Why choose CIM Atlantique for industrial business creation support in Brittany?
Starting an industrial business cannot be improvised. This sector requires significant investments, specialized technical skills, and a suitable environment for design, testing, production, and certification. In Brittany, CIM Atlantique supports you with an approach deeply rooted in the regional industrial ecosystem—far from generic incubators and purely theoretical advice.
Our support for industrial business creation in Brittany goes beyond simple guidance: we become a true active partner in your project.
Tailored support to structure your industrial business.
Our program includes:

Financial support from the start.
- Capital contribution to structure your industrial business in Brittany.
- Construction of a realistic and credible business plan.
- Assistance with opening professional bank accounts.

Professional premises available immediately.
- Offices and workshops at our industrial sites in Normandy and north of Nantes.
- Spaces tailored for design, prototyping, and production.
- Possibility to expand on-site as your business grows.

Shared technical expertise.
- Mechanical design office to conceive and model your products.
- Support in industrialization and process automation.
- Machining workshop for prototype and small-scale production.

Assistance in structuring your business.
- Advice on choosing the legal status.
- Setting up your administrative and financial organization.
- Accounting support and reporting tailored to industrial startups.

Assistance with financing and grants.
- Assistance with preparing investment applications.
- Connecting with a network of financial partners in Brittany.
- Optimization of your eligibility for the Research Tax Credit (CIR) and public grants.

Human and strategic support.
- Personalized support from industry experts.
- Mentoring, coaching, and experience sharing.
- Integration into a network of entrepreneurs, suppliers, and industrial partners.
A concrete framework to bring your industrial project to life.
With CIM Atlantique, there are no vague promises or advice disconnected from real-world challenges. You work directly within an existing industrial environment, with access to workshops, experts, tools, and a network of partners in Brittany.
Our support for industrial business creation in Brittany allows you to:
- Save valuable time by accelerating your time to market.
- Avoid costly mistakes with expert guidance.
- Test and validate your concept in real-world conditions.
How to join our support program for business creation?
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.
Industrial robotics
Industrial robotics now enables the automation of robots to perform all kinds of mechanical tasks. Each case is analyzed, then developed and integrated into its environment.
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.
Speed of execution, network connectivity and quality inspection are the keys toautomation in the factory of the future.
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