The tertiary sector is developing in response to industrial firms’ needs for consultancy and development in IT, engineering, quality, safety procedures, risk management and the environment. 

In tandem, thanks to excellent skills in human and social sciences, many activities linked to the rise of communication technology have generated very promising startups.

FOCUS :
NUMERICA,  THE FRANCHE-COMTE DIGITAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Digitisation for industry, ICT, multimedia applications and audiovisuals share a dedicated centre called Numérica, which on its site in Montbéliard brings together
research laboratories, higher education institutes, companies, design engineering firms, a business incubator for new companies and advanced technical resources. 
This regional centre of excellence is capable of consolidating the best
regional, national and international skills and puts digital innovation at the service of business competitiveness and development.

[ARS] Numerica is an artistic research centre that explores new channels
opened up by digital technology developed by Numerica.