Indeed, Montpellier hosts one of the most powerful clusters of agricultural research and higher education in the world today. It is firmly oriented towards the Mediterranean and tropical regions.

This cluster, which includes local universities, has been driven by a strong inter-institutional structuring dynamic since its creation. At the European level, the emphasis is on establishing networks and consortiums.

Montpellier SupAgro is the gateway to:

• The «french sillicon Valley» for agricultural science: in Montpellier, one of the highest concentrations of agricultural research and education institutions in the world.
• Cutting-edge research and technology equipment: on-site research and pursuit of excellence in agricultural science through numerous research platforms.
• Prestigious national and international research clusters.

Founding member

UNESCO Chair on World Food Systems

Established in May 2010, it aims to promote research, training and dissemination of knowledge on global food systems. It seeks to facilitate collaboration between researchers through the UNITWIN network (University Twinning and Networking).

L'Institut Agro Fondation

The first French university foundation in agricultural sciences was created in November 2009. It aims to implement all actions contributing to the development and promotion of the institution's activities, particularly those related to training, international cooperation, particularly in the South, and educational, scientific and technical innovation serving the economic world.

Agropolis International

The association is the leading research centre in Europe in the fields of agriculture, food, the environment and biodiversity, with more than 100 certified research units representing a working community of 4,000 agents including 2,200 researchers and teacher-researchers.

Agreenium

Agreenium was created to boost the international visibility, attractiveness and effectiveness of the French research and higher education system in the fields of agriculture, food, animal health and the environment.

Member or partner

• Conférence des grandes écoles (CGE)
• Montpellier University of Excellence (I-Site MUSE)
• Collegium des directeurs des grandes écoles d'ingénieurs et de gestion du Languedoc-Roussillon (CODIGE)
• French Association for Agronomy (AFA)