| Montpellier and its
Agglomeration: AN EXCELLENT LOCATION FOR BUSINESS |
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emerging market in Southern Europe |
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An ideal geographical location
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Close proximity to Italy and Spain :
a total market with over 370 million consumers. |
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A booming area
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8th largest city in France |
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An Agglomeration with nearly 400,000 residents |
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Strongest demographic growth in the country |
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Strong international ties: Europe,
North America, Brazil, China...
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dynamic economy based on innovation |
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A deep pool of highly qualified people
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65,000 students in Montpellier |
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Over 10,000 people, including 5,600 researchers and technicians
in the region |
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Prestigious universities and institutions |
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University of Montpellier
(1, 2, and 3), BRGM, CEMAGREF, CIRAD, CNRS, IFREMER, INRA, INSERM,
IRD … |
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An encouraging environment for start-ups
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Cap
Alpha and Cap
Omega, 2 start-up incubators to support entrepreneurs
with innovative projects, |
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335
companies assisted since these incubators were created |
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"survival
rate" over 80% after 3 years (compared to the national
average of 58%) |
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13 business parks, 3 temporary workshops and 3 flex space
buildings, including Cap Gamma
for bioscience/biopharmacy companies |
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Other partners
ready to help you: networking, meeting entrepreneurs,
business coaching |
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Two key areas of expertise :
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>> Companies
that have already chosen Montpellier... |
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