La Citadelle des Savoir-Faire
Operates a scientific discovery park and incubator for 3D printing and blockchain, providing immersive discovery spaces and technical training to accelerate AM adoption.
- CEO / Founder
- Antoine Motte
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Regional support and parent company involvement
- Latest Round
- Regional support from Hauts-de-France and parent company Constructions-3D
- Key Investors
- Hauts-de-France (Regional support), Constructions-3D (Parent company)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Immersive discovery space; Customized training and support; Incubation services
Technological Advantage
Functions as a centralized hub for cross-pollination between site employees and external incubation partners, fostering a collaborative environment for AM project development.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates time-to-competency for industrial partners through specialized 3D printing training and incubation services, reducing the barrier to entry for advanced manufacturing technologies.
How They Differentiate
Unlike standalone AM service bureaus, the entity provides a holistic ecosystem including training, discovery spaces, and incubation for both 3D printing and blockchain technologies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Innovative companies, partner organizations in incubation, and educational institutions.
Industry Verticals
Industrial; Education
Competitors
IAM 3D Hub (Spain), 3DCP Hub (Eindhoven), XtreeE (France)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2,800 m2 R&D and discovery space; Hosts 6+ innovative companies; World record holder for tallest 3D printed tower.
Major Milestones
2019: Printed 'Le Pavillon de la Concorde' (first 3D printed building in France); 2021: Completed 'Tower One' (world record for tallest 3D printed tower); 2022: Official inauguration of the 2,800 m2 scientific discovery park.
Notable Customers
Bollinger+Grohmann (Engineering partner), Machines-3D (Resident), Constructions-3D (Resident)