Business France is the national agency for the internationalization of the French economy. It is responsible for the international development of companies and their exports, as well as prospecting for and welcoming international investments in France. It promotes the attractiveness and business image of France, its companies and its territories. It manages and develops the V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise). Created on January 1, 2015, Business France is a merger of UBIFRANCE and the AFII (French Agency for International Investments). Business France has 1,500 employees located in France and in 70 countries. It relies on a network of public and …

Sectors: National and local authorities

[Automatic translation follows] 1st foundation for research against pain in France A major public health problem, chronic pain now affects 1 in 5 adults, or more than 12 million French people. And since the therapeutic arsenal is both aging and insufficient, nearly two thirds of patients believe that their pain is insufficiently controlled. Pain also has a very significant impact on health at work. Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world and musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of occupational illness in France. Pain alone impacts 88 million working days per year in France. Fighting pain …

Sectors: Research

[Automatic translation follows] Clermont Auvergne Métropole is a public inter-municipal cooperation establishment (E.P.C.I.), made up of 21 municipalities. Economic, university, cultural and sporting capital, the Clermont metropolis brings together 21 municipalities and 300,000 inhabitants. A lively and dynamic territory, within an exceptional natural setting, our Metropolis is teeming with projects and overflowing with energy. Clermont Auvergne Métropole intends to strengthen its role as a driving force for the development of Auvergne, in the second most dynamic region in France. To meet the challenges of tomorrow, we rely on the commitment of our 2,300 agents and we are regularly looking for …

Sectors: French metropolis National and local authorities

Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering materials science over more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on technological leadership in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies, and healthcare. The care we put into our products and our intimate knowledge of consumer habits enable Michelin to offer its customers exceptional experiences, whether in terms of connected solutions and artificial intelligence for professional …

Tags: CAC40 Sectors: Tyre manufacturing

[Automatic translation follows] #auvergnerhonealpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a large region with many assets: - With more than 8 million inhabitants, it is more populated than 13 of the 28 countries of the European Union and ranks 10th most populated region in Europe - Covering nearly 70,000 km2, or 13% of the metropolitan territory, its surface area is equivalent to that of Ireland. - In France, it is the leading industrial and gastronomic region, it ranks first for agricultural production under label (AOP, IGP, etc.) and the number of organic farms. - In Europe: it is the 8th richest region in Europe …

Sectors: National and local authorities

The Biopôle Clermont-Limagne has 3 locations ready to welcome business and offers 20 000 m2 of rental solutions for bio-industry activities. Thanks to the wealth and the diversity of its housing stock, the Biopôle Clermont-Limagne can popose to bio-entrepreneurs solutions adapted to their needs. Right by the A71 motorway towards Paris, all three locations are only minutes apart and they are also close to the international airport and the main centres of research in the Clermont area. SAINT-BEAUZIRE SITE : business incubator, business accelerator, on-site construction RIOM SITE : facilities designed for preclinical/health development activities CLERMONT-FERRAND SITE : a building …

Sectors: Biotechnology

[Automatic translation follows] The professional organization of pharmaceutical companies operating in France. Leem, Les Entreprises du médicament, brings together companies in the pharmaceutical industry sector in France. Created over 130 years ago, Leem now has nearly 270 member companies, which generate nearly 98% of the total pharmaceutical turnover in France. The pharmaceutical industry employs 100,000 people in over 150 professions, and has recruited 10,000 employees per year for the past 10 years. Each year, the pharmaceutical industry invests 12% of its turnover in research, in order to develop new innovative treatments. It brings together more than 20,000 people in its …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

The health innovation network As a French leading biocluster, Lyonbiopole Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes aims to federate the actors of innovation, to connect and promote them internationally and to support the emergence and development of innovative technologies, products and services to address global healthcare challenges. Lyonbiopole Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes gathers a community of more than 250 members among which world-class leaders, innovative small and medium size companies, research centers and university hospitals. At the center of this ecosystem, Lyonbiopole brings its members altogether to imagine the future of medicine and to develop breakthrough healthTech innovation available for tomorrow’s patients.

Sectors: Biotechnology French Cluster Public business cluster

Entrepreneurs in HealthTech Created in 1997, the association is the French non-profit organization that brings together the country's leading innovative health compagnies and their expert partners (investors, lawyers, research institutes, cluster, etc...). Its core mission is to promote health innovation in France and help the sector's start-up companies and SMEs to become tomorrow's leaders able to rapidly develop new therapeutic solutions. Our Missions: To support innovative start-ups and SMEs of the HealthTech industry (biotech, medtech, digital health, big data) by tackling four major issues: - Financial: encourage investment in health innovation - Tax: ensure fiscal stability - Administrative and regulatory: …

Sectors: Biotechnology Startup accelerator & VC