Mecanic Vallée is a cluster of manufacturers and an interregional network of prime manufacturers and subcontractors in the mechanical sector, focusing on aeronautics, spare parts for automotive, and machine tools. Founded and recognized as a cluster in 1998, it was recognised as one of the best French clusters in 2010. In 2021, Mecanic Vallée counted 200 members — 160 companies and 40 institutions working on economic development or training (e.g. technological institutes, and professional high schools).