Eurosatory 2024: when EDEN transforms the strength of SMEs into an operational advantage
At Eurosatory 2024, EDEN pooled the energy of its SMEs to deliver concrete demonstrators—from the EDDY mannequin to the MCO suitcase—and sign new cooperation agreements, serving a more agile and sovereign defense.
Faced with technological acceleration and new strategic challenges, EDEN proves that a collective of SMEs can move quickly and accurately: 50 mobilized companies, multidisciplinary demonstrators, qualified meetings and structuring partnerships.
A pivotal moment for the industrial base
The announcement of a "war economy" calls for greater responsiveness and adaptation. EDEN is responding with the agility of its members and tangible technological cooperation, presented at the show for land-based needs, special forces, and internal security.
The challenge
Accelerate the integration of 100% French technologies and meet complex operational needs without the burden of a large program. The approach: pool skills and technological building blocks within results-oriented working groups (WG) .
The EDEN collective solution
GT Operator Equipment — “EDDY by EDEN” : fully equipped mannequin, showcase for several dozen complementary SMEs (technical textiles, sensors, precision, protection, simulators, etc.). Flagship demonstrator of a global offer ready to deploy .
GT MCO, expertise & subcontracting — the MCO suitcase : integration of electronic/communication systems and components. A value chain response (tier 1–2 suppliers) to MCO and obsolescence issues.
“Our demonstrators show how SMEs, in a network, quickly and efficiently deliver ready-to-use solutions.” Thierry REGOND — President of the EDEN Cluster
Results at Eurosatory 2024
Increased visibility on the collective pavilion and partner stands.
Expanded partnership pipeline : qualified meetings, cooperation and project intentions.
Increased credibility of the collective approach with project managers, purchasing departments and institutions.
Why it works
100% SME governance : rapid decisions, field execution.
National & export network : +100 members, 5 regional branches, strong international orientation.
GT method : from need to demonstrator, common discourse and facilitated integration into programs.
And after?
SOFINS & targeted demonstrations for special forces: EDDY as a skills totem, focus on operator efficiency and useful innovation.
Industry partnerships (technical textiles, sensors, mechatronics) for new generation equipment.
Acceleration of exports via our networks and institutional partners.
SMEs/ETIs, join the collective! Benefit from pavilions, working groups, business meetings and national and export visibility. Join EDEN .
Client / Institution , test our demonstrators and set up a project in 30 days. Make an appointment for a demo .
