Innovation and key themes

Education & Research

A network of players for innovation

Angers stands out as France'sleading center for specialized plant research. The region boasts a unique concentration of organizations and research centers working together to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for plant production. The synergy between these academic and industrial players creates an environment conducive to innovation and scientific excellence. SIVAL places plant production professionals at the heart of this research and development dynamic. It also gives them direct access to the latest advances and best practices in the sector.

VEGEPOLYS VALLEY welcomes training, higher education and research organizations to a dedicated area. This space is a veritable hub for meetings, exchanges and knowledge sharing.

The VEGEPOLYS VALLEY area at SIVAL, bringing together players in education and research - © Régine Lemarchand - SIVAL

Enhancing training, education and research for specialized plants

SIVAL is a key communication venue for players in training, higher education and research. They present their training offers and research results at conferences, forums and workshops.

This role in disseminating knowledge is crucial to informing and raising awareness among industry professionals of the best sustainable production practices. Through these actions, SIVAL strengthens collaboration between industrial and academic players.

Training and research centers at SIVAL - © Régine Lemarchand - SIVAL
Presentation of VEGEPOLYS VALLEY and Viti Game, a serious game designed to raise awareness of the environmental impact of winegrowing activities.
Presentation of VEGEPOLYS VALLEY and Viti Game, a serious game designed to raise awareness of the environmental impact of winegrowing activities.

Bringing together researchers, trainers, students and industry players

This makes SIVAL a veritable catalyst of knowledge and innovation for plant production professionals. By bringing together researchers, trainers, students and industry players, SIVAL aims to be the point of convergence where tomorrow's solutions to the challenges of production take shape.

By encouraging exchanges between these different players, SIVAL actively contributes to improving production techniques. It also helps to promote training and career guidance for young people in the specialized plant sector.

education and research at SIVAL 2024 - © Régine Lemarchand - SIVAL

Our partners

As a platform and crossroads for innovation and concrete solutions, SIVAL is a place for exchanges that are directly relevant to the challenges of the future.