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# [RÉUNION] Digital Sector Contract 2026-2028: €7.8M Mobilised, 8,000 Businesses Targeted
- URL: https://businessoi.media/en/la-reunion-contrat-de-filiere-numerique-2026-2028-5-4-meur-mobilises-et-8-000-tpe-pme-accompagnees-en/
- Published: 2026-10-07T08:45:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-07T08:45:14.000Z
- Description: Réunion's Digital Sector Contract 2026-2028 commits €7.8M targeting 8,000 businesses. 500 tech jobs created in one year, +50% in digital company formations. The island bets on digital amid economic headwinds.
- Author: Emmanuel TAOCHY
- Tags: La Réunion, Tech, Startup, Flash de mi-journée, #en

Réunion Island is entering a new phase of its digital transformation. Signed on February 18, 2026, the **Digital Sector Contract 2026-2028** mobilises **€5.4 million** and leverages an additional **€2.4 million through France 2030** to position the territory as a genuine tech hub in the Indian Ocean. The central goal: supporting **8,000 SMEs** through their digital transformation by 2028.

## Tech Jobs Holding Up Against the Crisis

While overall salaried employment grew just 0.2% amid regional economic stagnation, the digital sector stands out. Between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025, **500 additional jobs** were created in the sector, with 300 in the private sector alone. In computer programming alone, **9 new companies** were founded in January 2026, a monthly jump of **28.6%**.

## A Structured Ecosystem

The contract brings together Réunion's key digital players: Réunion THD (now rebranded as « La Réunion Connectée »), La Réunion Développement, Solidarnum, Digital Réunion, France Travail and Bpifrance Création. The **AMI Innovation 2026** programme, launched on February 9, complements the initiative by funding proof-of-concept projects and equity for young tech firms.

## Key Numbers

The total envelope reaches **€7.8 million** (€5.4M initial + €2.4M France 2030). Since August 2025, digital business creation has surged **+50%** versus August 2024\. Réunion is aligning its ambitions with the most dynamic digital territories in overseas Europe.

## Why It Matters

In a territory where unemployment exceeds 19%, the digital sector is one of the few reservoirs of skilled, sustainable jobs. The Digital Sector Contract 2026-2028 is not just a training plan: it is a strategic bet on Réunion's capacity to become the Indian Ocean's tech gateway, as the region seeks alternatives to its dependence on tourism and public transfers.

*Sources: Centre Inffo, Info Outremer, Digital Réunion, France Travail 2026 report.*