AN EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO SET UP AND EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS
Overview
GRENOBLE ALPES, FRANCE’S SILICON VALLEY
An indisputable French hub for microelectronics, Grenoble Alpes counts almost a quarter of all French jobs in the sector – about 23,000 jobs – of which 3,000 are based in public research laboratories.
WORLD-RENOWNED FOR INNOVATION IN MICROTECHNOLOGIES, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND QUANTUM COMPUTING
Known as the birthplace of microelectronics in France, Grenoble Alpes has also shown itself to be a leader in digital technologies (computer science, artificial intelligence, connected objects and more…) The combination of skills in both hardware and software has provided local stakeholders with an exceptional set of tools for innovation (Grenoble was ranked 5th most innovative city in the world by Forbes).
The tech industry encompasses over 41,500 jobs, all concentrated within a radius of 20km. The industry includes a diversity of companies, from innovative startups all the way up to leading multinationals.
EXCELLENCE IN IMAGING & ADVANCED DISPLAYS
From image recognition, optics and photonics, to image processing and analysis, ro disruptive display technologies, Grenoble Alpes is home to an exceptional set of imaging actors.
UNPARALELLED EXPERTISE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
One of the four French AI institutes – the Multidisciplinary Institute in Artificial Intelligence (or MIAI) – was bestowed upon Grenoble in 2019. MIAI’s goal is to lead highly specialized research in artificial intelligence, offer engaging coursework for students, support innovation in startups, small & large companies, as well as inform and interact with citizens around all aspects of AI.
A HOTBED FOR QUANTUM COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES
As the French government put together its quantum program, and plans to invest €1.8 Billion in quantum technologies, Grenoble has been recognized as THE ONLY MAJOR QUANTUM hub outside of Paris.