80 years of building new worlds through knowledge The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a reference in the world of research and development, as well as for the general public. Recherche scientifique, Biologie, Chimie, Ecologie et environnement, Ingénierie et systèmes, Mathématiques, Physique, Sciences de l'information, Homme et société, Nucléaire et particules, Terre et Univers, …

Sectors: Research

Lieu infini d'art, de culture et d'innovation An innovating artistic and cultural workspace Located in the 19th arrondissement, the CENTQUATRE-PARIS is a space for residencies, production and promotion for the public and artists from all over the world. Conceived by its director José-Manuel Gonçalvès as a collaborative artistic platform, it enables access to all of today’s arts, through a programme that is resolutely popular, contemporary and challenging. As an atypical living area lined with shops, it also offers spaces for free artistic practice and spaces for infants. For the start-ups that are part of its business accelerator, it forms a …

The French national research institute for digital science and technology World-leading research and technological innovation are an integral part of its DNA. Inria's 3,500 researchers and engineers put their passion for digital technology to work in nearly 200 project teams, most of which are joint teams with our academic partners, including major research universities and the CNRS. They explore new fields, often in collaboration with different disciplines and industrial partners, with the aim of meeting ambitious challenges. As a technology institute, Inria supports the development of numerous software products, sometimes making a global impact via the opensource model. Because technology …

Sectors: Research

Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis, created on 1 January 2012 by the MAPTAM law, brings together 51 municipalities spread over the coast, the middle and the highland of Nice and has 553,305 inhabitants (2020), on a territory of 1,479.73 km2. It exercises powers of economic development, waste collection and management, transport, housing, management of drinking water networks, rainwater, sanitation, roads, signage and parking, public lighting, management of ports, urban planning, geographic information systems. In addition, the metropolis acquired four new competences: The creation of the Metropolis meets a twofold objective: The first objective is to strengthen the coordinated action of the …

Sectors: French metropolis

[Automatic translation follows] The sun rises in the South ☀️ The Sun rises in the South! The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region is a local authority. Its role consists of providing a public service by ensuring the general interest of residents, their well-being and equal opportunities. The third most populous region in France, the dynamics of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur contributes to the economic development of France since more than 7% of national wealth is produced in the region. The numerous actions carried out on a daily basis which result from this concern high schools, vocational training and apprenticeship, public transport, employment and economic …

Sectors: National and local authorities

Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis attractiveness and economic promotion agency - Free and confidential ► Team Nice Côte d’Azur (previously Team Côte d'Azur) is the official Investment Promotion Agency of the Côte d’Azur - French Riviera. We promote the Côte d'Azur on international markets and facilitate Foreign Direct Investment by helping businesses relocate, expand their activities or find available property in the region, especially the main technology hubs. ► We can help you through the whole process of setting up a business on the Côte d'Azur. Our free and confidential support services include : - Organizing tailor-made business tours to help …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Leading European Ecosystem dedicated to Sustainable Digital Transition SCS is the Deeptech Cluster in the South and Occitanie Region of France. It brings together the ecosystem of actors in Micro/Electronics, Cyber & Digital Security, IoT, AI and Data Analytics, Photonics, and Imaging. Its objectives are to support the growth of its members, contribute to innovation financing, and accelerate the digital transformation of the regional economy by integrating ecological transition. innovation, business development, international development, Microelectronics, Telecommunications, Contactless, Security & Digital Identities, IoT, Industrie du Futur, Intelligence Artificielle, Deeptech, Transition Numérique, and Numérique

Sectors: French Cluster Public business cluster

[Automatic translation follows] The key partner of future health leaders Eurobiomed is the competitiveness cluster for the health sector bringing together the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur and Languedoc-Roussillon regions. Created on January 1, 2009, Le Pôle was recognized as a very efficient center following the audit carried out in 2012 by the state, the results are there in terms of number and amounts of projects financed, growth in turnover , export growth, direct jobs created and maintained by member companies. The Eurobiomed territory constitutes a large European health region. It is also ranked second nationally for the density of public …

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

[Automatic translation follows] Join the largest group of startups on the Côte d'Azur The European Business and Innovation Center (CEEI) is a system, created by the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis, intended to promote the sustainable establishment of innovative companies in its territory. Located at the heart of the Eco-Vallée National Interest Operation, the CEEI offers a suitable accommodation offer and supports project leaders and developing SMEs. entrepreneur, startup, innovation, incubator, accelerator, and business

Shaping the future of animal health Focusing on animal health, from the beginning At Virbac, we provide innovative solutions to veterinarians, farmers and animal owners in more than 100 countries around the world. Covering more than 50 species, our range of products and services enables to diagnose, prevent and treat the majority of pathologies. Every day, we are committed to improving animals’ quality of life and to shaping together the future of animal health. - 1,247 M€ sales (+4.9% at constant exchange rates and scope compared to 2022) - 59% of Virbac’s sales 2023 come from companion animal sector and …

Sectors: Animal Health

[Automatic translation follows] Account of Bpifrance, the Public Investment Bank. Bpifrance, a public investment bank, supports companies, from start-up to stock market listing, from credit to equity. A privileged contact, Bpifrance offers financing or investment solutions in each region adapted to each stage of the life of companies. As a partner bank for entrepreneurs, Bpifrance supports them over the long term to support their growth and competitiveness. The teams are at the heart of the regions, throughout the territory, through more than 50 regional locations. Financing SMEs, Business Creation, International Development, Investment, Creation/Transmission, Innovation, Support, Acceleration, and Export Guarantee

Sectors: Bank