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Why the south of France ?
One of the leading tourism destinations worldwide (34 million tourists per year)
3rd biggest Region in France, 19th in Europe
Powerful business environment
Telecommunications, microelectronics, life sciences, aeronautics and aerospace, ocean technologies, multimedia, food industry, chemical industry and logistics
Site of the ITER project (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)
An attractive coastal zone with 835 kms of coastline, or 15 % of total French coastline
A full support system for the development of the photonics sector to target growth markets
Networking by the OPTITEC Cluster with stakeholders locally and nationwide
Support for seeking partnerships with researchers and scientists
Funding for joint R&D projects between companies and laboratories in the region (since 2006, 60M€ of funding obtained for photonics projects) - funding from public sector (Europe, State, Region, local authority) and private sector
Ease of access to pooled facilities technology platforms
Provider of business and general background data (practical information, geographical, cultural, etc.)
Support with administrative formalities, finding temporary or permanent accommodation, registration of children for kindergarten, primary and secondary school or university, finding jobs for spouses, etc.
Networking with potential partners: local government administrations, service companies, associations, business or cultural organisations, etc.
English - French translation service
Links
MDER
Provence Promotion
Var Accueil Investisseurs
Team Côte D'Azur
Invest Languedoc Roussillon
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