[company_age]12.0[/company_age][employees]51-200 employees[/employees][description]France Energies Marines (FEM) is a French public-private partnership established in 2007 to accelerate the development and deployment of marine renewable energy (MRE) technologies in France. FEM's mission is to support the growth of the MRE industry by providing research and development funding, coordinating test sites, and facilitating collaboration between industry, academia, and government. FEM's unique approach combines public and private sector expertise to accelerate the commercialization of MRE technologies and position France as a global leader in the sector. FEM's focus on applied research and development, coupled with its commitment to test site deployment and industry collaboration, distinguishes it from other MRE organizations. FEM's comprehensive approach addresses the entire MRE value chain, from research and development to commercialization, making it a key player in the French MRE landscape.[/description][ps]Research and development funding, test site coordination, industry collaboration, technical and scientific information dissemination, public education and outreach.[/ps]