The positive impact of Competitiveness Clusters on SMEs

The study conducted by the AFPC reveals striking figures: companies linked to clusters create 1.3 times more jobs and raise 2.4 times more funds than the average French SME.

The results are clear: companies linked to clusters show better performance than the national average. They create more jobs, attract more talent, and benefit from more dynamic growth. They also stand out for their ability to raise funds, with significantly higher amounts, proving their attractiveness to investors.

More resilient, these companies also present a lower risk of failure and better overall health. Their regional roots are also a strong asset: widely established in the regions, they actively participate in the spread of innovation throughout the French territory.

Another key advantage: their integration into structured networks allows them to strengthen their links with major contractors, thus facilitating their access to markets and their integration into value chains.

These performances are explained in particular by the strength of the clusters’ collaborative model, which promotes synergies between players, accelerates R&D projects, and strengthens the credibility of companies with partners and investors.

In a context marked by the challenges of sovereignty, industrial and ecological transition, competitiveness clusters appear more than ever as strategic levers to stimulate innovation, support competitiveness, and accompany the economic development of territories.