We are a dynamic network at the interface between universities and companies for: ADER PACA : supports and advises research organisations in staff recruitment and facilities management provides contracts for young researchers (200 contract workers with social security cover) promotes the spread of knowledge and the development of science and technology enhances the international profile of public-sector research by drawing on skills and expertise in the region.
We have created a simple and effective management tool to help with: analysing and preparing funding applications (e.g. research tax credit) implementing joint projects more quickly and simply supporting business promotion (spin-offs etc.) and applied research
Our organisation offers quick responses to administrative, financial or legal questions at any time: Help with costing scientific projects, particularly through projection of the total payroll costs Grant applications Advice about taxation issues in research Contract and patent law, and business applications of research Advice on Labour Law and employers obligations
ADER-PACA introductory brochure downloadable in pdf format: Introduction – Information and Map Key Partners A few figures A not-for-profit association Founded in 1965 Member of the national ADER network (COPADER) 9 current members ADER PACA, has a 40-strong joint Board of Directors (with equal representation of businesses and universities), 5 permanent staff and 200 contract workers. ADER’s goal is to be a catalyst for business creation in the region, through innovation and technology transfer. 200 contracts in all areas of research in partnership with businesses, Government Ministries and Local Authorities, accounting for total income of € 4 million, 130 PhD grants with the PACA Regional Council, Administrative manager of the Regional centre for Chemical Formulation and Administrative manager of the Gas Energy Forum.
Key dates over the last 40 years: ADERAM (Association pour le Développement de l’Enseignement et de la Recherche auprès de l’Université d’Aix-Marseille), 2 place Beauvau, 13001 Marseille, (pre-existing association), 1966 Chairman: Mr Robert GAUTHIER Deputy Director of the Société des Ciments de Marseille et d’Outre-mer company 1969 Merger of ADERAM and ASSIPRA (Association pour l’Information et la Promotion de la Recherche Appliquée) to form ADERAM-ASSIPRA. Chairman: Mr Jean ROUSSELLIER Engineer (Graduate of the Ecole des Mines) 1975 Change of name to ADER PACA (Association pour le Développement de l’Enseignement et des Recherches PACA), 32 Cours Pierre Puget, 13006 Marseille 1976 Chairman: Mr René DARS Professor at the University of Nice, Sophia Antipolis 1979 Chairman: Mr Jacques BOUSQUET Director of ‘Air Liquide’ Head office moved to 85 rue Saint Jacques, 13006 Marseille 1982 Chairman: Mr André ARAGNOL University Professor 1985 Chairman: Mr René REYNAUD Director of Sulphur Refineries 1987 Interim Chairman: Mr André ARAGNOL University Professor 1988 Chairman: Mr Fernand CARAYON President of the Supervisory Board of the MECATHERMIC company Head office moved to 118 rue Edmond Rostand, 13006 Marseille 1989 Head office moved to the Maison du Développement Industriel, Pôle Technologique de Château Gombert, 13013 Marseille; postal address: 118 rue Edmond Rostand, 13006 Marseille 1991 Chairman: Mr Lucien ELEGANT Professor at the University of Nice, Sophia Antipolis ADER LOG founded (Association logistique pour Développement de l’Enseignement et des Recherches), ADER PACA’s administrative support arm. 1994 Chairman: Mr René DUBOIS Managers’ Union Head office moved to 118 rue Edmond Rostand, 13006 Marseille 1997 Chairman: Mr Robert GUGLIELMETTI Professor at the University of the Mediterranean 2000 Chairman: Mr Yves CARPENTIER Regional representative of UFIP, member of PACA Regional Economic and Social Council 2002 Chairman: Mr Daniel DURAND BP Chemical Research Service, representative of MEDEF 2004 Chairman: Mr Gilbert PEIFFER Honorary President of the Paul Cézanne University 2007 Chairman: Mr Jean-François LE MAITRE University Professor, Teaching & research fellow at the Polytechnic University of Marseille, Department of Industrial and IT engineering | 