Working with PEXE

PEXE promotes the solutions of innovative SMEs and startups in the sector to major accounts and supports the fast development of high-potential SMEs.

How?

• Highlighting environmental and energy solutions through thematic catalogs

• Sourcing: contact us to set up actions tailored to your needs.

• Meetings are held to enable startups and SMEs to showcase their innovative solutions to key accounts.

• PEXE regularly organizes B2B meetings, offering valuable moments to discuss your project in more detail with an interested party.

• Awards and innovation showcases

PEXE has been working for several years in this key area to:

• Strengthen the appeal of SMEs in the sector;
• Support upskilling of startup and SME leaders on the topic;
• Understand the specific needs of eco-companies in terms of employment and skills (skills gaps, recruitment projects, gender balance, recruitment methods, etc.).

How?

• Management of the PEXE “Jobs & Skills” working group
  • Supporting eco-companies in managing jobs and skills
  • Understanding the specific HR needs of eco-companies

• HR workshops are organized to provide you with key solutions on human resources topics.

• Explanatory guides are available on various topics:
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Recruitment
  • Training

• Studies are carried out to better understand HR trends and needs

Originally created to support the international growth of eco-companies, PEXE now aims to:

• Promote French expertise internationally
• Raise awareness among eco-companies about available tools and actors
• Support network upskilling and share best practices on internationalization
• Offer expertise and assist members and partners in European and international projects

How?

• Facilitation of PEXE’s International Working Group and publication of an international newsletter for members and partners
• Relay of relevant European and international opportunities for eco-companies and their networks
• Production of studies and key figures on the export orientation of eco-companies

Innovation is at the heart of PEXE’s focus. It aims to:

• Promote collaborative research and tech transfer between labs and companies
• Organize a yearly national meeting with the innovation ecosystem
• Help startup and SME leaders understand the support and acceleration landscape
• Raise awareness on best practices in open innovation

How?

• During the Ecotech Meetings, several formats help eco-companies promote their innovations: B2B meetings with funders or local authorities, workshops providing key information on the sector and funding opportunities.

• During Innovation Showcases, eco-companies pitch their solutions to buyers — a perfect opportunity to highlight their business and projects.

PEXE works to:

• facilitate access to funding for companies and project leaders in the sector;
• improve clarity of funding opportunities;
• help startups and SMEs better target the right funding actors;
• raise awareness of fundraising and crowdfunding among startup and SME leaders.

With the following tools:

• Directories where eco-companies can register to increase visibility and be more easily found by potential clients.

• Meetings are held to allow startups and SMEs to present their innovative solutions to large clients.