The Nice-based biotech company Roca Therapeutics receives financial support from Europe and the SUD region for its medical research in eye health
Major public funding for the Nice biotech: Roca Therapeutics receives over €1.1 million through the European program FEDER-FSE+-FTJ 2021–2027, co-funded by the European Union and the SUD Region. An innovative eye health project: RCT002 is an innovative non-invasive eye drop treatment for rare and debilitating ocular diseases such as radiation maculopathy and diabetic macular edema. […]
Digital health takes root in practical use at SantExpo 2025
• The 2025 edition of SantExpo highlighted a shift toward more concrete and streamlined digital health solutions. • The health ecosystem of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis was showcased as a structuring framework for applicable projects. • This participation strengthened ties between local stakeholders and national health innovation networks. A trade fair at the heart […]
Bpifrance in Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur: 6,432 businesses supported in 2024
In 2024, Bpifrance supported 6,432 businesses in the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region, mobilizing a total of €2 billion. Strategic industrial projects received €198 million in funding, benefiting 414 companies. Environmental transition tools gained traction with 179 climate diagnostics and €17 million in dedicated loans. Support for business creation accelerated, with nearly 16,000 entrepreneurs supported and the […]
“Unlocking Life Sciences Opportunities in the South of France”, a Success for the Life Sciences Investment in Nice!
Team Nice Côte d’Azur celebrated a successful edition of “Unlocking Life Sciences Opportunities in the South of France,” held on April 23rd at EDHEC Business School, Nice. The event brought together around 60 participants from around the world, including industry leaders, investors, researchers, and institutional representatives. Over the course of the afternoon, attendees engaged in […]
Strategic sector start-up acceleration program: health, blue economy, and cultural and creative industries.
As part of a targeted effort to support local innovation, the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis is launching a unique acceleration program for early-stage companies in strategic sectors. This initiative, titled “Strategic Sector Start-ups,” is aimed at start-ups in the fields of health, the blue economy, and cultural and creative industries (CCI). The program is open […]
Life sciences: the strategic advantage of the Nice Côte d’Azur region
Sana Bouyahia, Head of Project Development at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, reflects on a first quarter of 2025 marked by an acceleration of cross-border alliances in healthtech. Between San Francisco, Dubai, Paris, and Lyon, the analysis of investment dynamics highlights the emergence of Nice as a strategic bridge between European, American, and Emirati ecosystems. A […]
In Nice, Circum Medtech Pharma is making the Medtech value chain more agile, more reliable, and more efficient
Circum Medtech Pharma is an innovative company launched in 2024, operating as a CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) in the field of medical devices. Headquartered in Nice, at the heart of the international Grand Arénas business district, with an industrial site in Tunisia and a strategic foothold in Switzerland, the company combines experience, agility, […]
Unlocking Life Sciences Opportunities in the South of France
Team Nice Côte d’Azur is organizing a Life Sciences Investment event ‘Unlocking Life Sciences opportunities in the South of France‘ on April 23 in Nice. Don’t miss the chance to unlock new business opportunities and explore high-impact investments in Life Sciences in the Côte d’Azur! This event, co-organized by Team Nice Côte d’Azur, SIC Venture […]
Pasteur 2: A Strategic Expansion for the Nice University Hospital and Healthcare Innovation
The Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, visited the Pasteur 2 construction site before presenting his New Year’s wishes to the staff of the Nice University Hospital (CHU de Nice), emphasizing the significance of this expansion for the city. With a budget of €145 million, the Pasteur 2 extension is set for completion by the end […]
Arab Health 2025: Team Nice Côte d’Azur showcases the health ecosystem of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis
Team Nice Côte d’Azur showcases the excellence of the health ecosystem of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis at Arab Health 2025, taking place from January 27 to 30 in Dubai. Projects like RespirERA, the future Skin Institute, and the 3IA Côte d’Azur illustrate the region’s innovation in health. The Eurobiomed cluster and the startup ecosystem […]
