Presentation of the cluster
Polymeris is the competitiveness cluster for rubber, plastics, and composites. It draws on 20 years' expertise and experience to support companies, providing in-depth knowledge of the techniques and markets of tomorrow.
A benchmark for innovation in the rubber, plastic and composite sectors, we work in France and internationally to promote a dynamic, innovative industry, via a network of major public and private players at regional, national and European level. Polymeris provides services to all manufacturers, helping them to develop new R&D projects, drive and
promote innovation, and expand their international operations.
To sum up:
Plastics, Composites and Rubber Excellence Cluster in France and abroad
20+ years' experience - Competitiveness cluster since 2005
Present in 6 regions
Label Phase V (2023-2026) and Gold Label since 2013
France's only polymers and advanced materials cluster
Expertise in partnerships between industry and academia
A strengthened network
To generate innovation and new R&D projects, Polymeris leads a network of 600 members, including 365 manufacturers and an ecosystem of 135 partner organizations in research, training, laboratories and industrial technical centers (CTI).
Key figures
600
active members
360
manufacturers
A strong ecosystem and partner networks in France, Europe and internationally
What is a competitiveness cluster?
Competitiveness clusters are drivers of innovation and performance in the service of economic and social challenges. They bring together companies, research and training organizations, and all the private and public players who contribute to economic development.
Their mission is to mobilize the key factors of competitiveness: innovation capacity, access to R&D and financing, growth development, skills enhancement and international deployment.
As network facilitators, the clusters support their members by providing expertise in labeling innovative projects, obtaining financing, finding partners and creating value.
Competitive clusters are associations backed by public/private funding. Since 2005, they have been the preferred partners for taking ideas from concept to market!
A dynamic of national and European projects
337
projects financed
For more than 894 M€ since the creation of the cluster
116
projects in progress
including 72 in R&D and 18 in industrialization
35
European projects, including
17
in progress
A complete range of services for members
Polymeris Strategy
An update of the Polymeris strategy
Enhance a network
Strengthen the polymer ecosystem in support of other factors in the sector
Move forward the dual ecological and digital transition
Polymeris is a reference framework for advancing the dual ecological and digital transition
Accelerate innovations and technologies
Reactor of innovative companies' projects
Become the leading cluster in Europe and internationally
Cooperate and pursue our growth for the benefit of the cluster members
Our markets of application

Sport and leisure

Energy

Packaging

Aeronautics and defense

Industrial equipment

Infrastructure

Medical

Mobility
The 3 main strategic axes
Our objective: to respond to the global challenges of digital and ecological transition, by enabling the development of intelligent, safe and sustainable products. POLYMERIS will accelerate technological and scientific synergies between industry and academia to meet the challenges of the circular economy (eco-design, recycling, resource saving, social responsibility) and the industry of the future (digitization, agility, adaptability, performance) and Advanced Materials.