Early December 2022, a delegation from the Brittany Region led by its President Loïg Chesnais-Girard visited Japan for a week. This trip, punctuated by visits to Japanese companies, enabled Brittany to consolidate its links with its Japanese partners in the region. In this pioneer country in renewable energies, particular emphasis was placed on hydrogen, for
Cybersecurity: “There was a before and after” the cyber attack on the hospital in Dax
BDI launches its podcasts. On the occasion of the European Cyber Week 2022, we brought together three cybersecurity players to look back at the attack suffered by the Dax hospital in February 2021. Nicolas Terrade, Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) of the establishment, Arnaud Meunier, ISSM of the Quimper-Cornouaille hospital, and Gilles Larroche, project manager
Hydrogen powered ships: a new axis of economic development for Brittany
The last Bretagne Hydrogène Renouvelable meeting of the year took place on Tuesday 6 December in Saint-Malo. Focused on the themes of port ecosystems and hydrogen powered ships, the day enabled BDI to present, amongst other things, the results of a strategic study on the structuring of the regional hydrogen ship sector. Context of
Offshore Energy : “Brittany is the gateway to the floating wind market for industrialists”.
Through Brittany Ocean Power BDI set sail for Amsterdam, on the occasion of Offshore Energy. From 29 to 30 November, the association dedicated to marine energy was present to promote port infrastructures and Breton companies active in the offshore wind energy sector. A review of the French and Breton markets in this field by Philippe
Hydrogen powered ships: a new economic development axis for Brittany
The last Bretagne Hydrogène Renouvelable meeting of the year took place on Tuesday, December 6 in Saint-Malo. Focused on the themes of port ecosystems and hydrogen powered ships, the day allowed BDI to present, among other things, the results of a strategic study on the structuring of the regional hydrogen ship sector. Context of
Competitive sailing: the horizon of ocean racing discussed in conferences
As part of its Eurolarge Innovation programme, BDI took advantage of the Route du Rhum 2022 to bring together those involved in and interested in competitive sailing at a conference entitled “Between euphoria and markets under pressure, what are the prospects for ocean racing? The four round tables provided an opportunity to discuss the future
Eco Sailing Design ®: a collaborative project to eco-design future racing boats
From architectural firms to companies, via research laboratories, the technological sector of competitive sailing is seeking to reduce its environmental impact by designing the performance of boats. This is the objective of the collaborative project, financed by the Region, ENS Rennes and the participating companies, Eco Sailing Design®: to integrate Breton companies into a research
Decarbonisation of maritime transport: the Route du Rhum 2022 to set a course
On the sidelines of the Route du Rhum 2022, BDI organised a WebTV on 27 October, on the decarbonisation of maritime transport. This event, which brought together speakers from the hydrogen and wind power sectors, was an opportunity for Daniel Cueff, Vice-President of the Brittany Region in charge of the Sea and the Coast, to
RED II ports: the port of Brest, pilot site for the use of renewable hydrogen and ammonia
BDI and the Region of Brittany are integrating the European RED II Ports project, approved in September 2022, to undertake the energy transition of regional ports. In Brittany, it is the port of Brest which is one of the 13 European infrastructures selected within the framework of this cooperation financed by the Interreg North Sea
ECW22 : Europe’s cyber community gathers in Rennes
On the occasion of the European Cyber Week 2022 (ECW 22), the 7 European regions involved in the Interreg Europe CYBER project, of which BDI is the lead partner, will meet to take stock of five years of cooperation. The 7th edition of the reference event for the cyber sector will take place from 15
BDI: the economic agency of the Brittany Region changes its address
BDI is changing address. Bretagne Développement Innovation will occupy new premises in Cesson-Sévigné from 17 October 2022. Located close to the Atalante station on metro line B, they will replace the former Longs-Champs offices. New premises, close to the metro BDI will move into its new offices on Monday 17 October 2022. The economic
Sea Tech Week 2022: advances in decarbonised solutions unveiled
As part of Sea Tech Week 2022, BDI organised three events dedicated to renewable energies and the decarbonisation of maritime transport. During conferences and round tables, the players in the hydrocarbon, hydrogen and wind propulsion sectors presented the results of their work and projections for the coming years in terms of low-carbon solutions. Brittany,