Université Côte d’Azur to open a pharmacy department
In September 2025, Université Côte d’Azur will open France’s 25th pharmacy department, located in Nice. This interprofessional project brings together academic, hospital, union, and industry stakeholders from the region, with support from the Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. The training program is based on a curriculum focused on patient care, environmental health, and artificial intelligence. Université […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur at Viva Technology 2025: boosting attractiveness through sustainable innovation
From June 11 to 14, 2025, Paris will host Viva Technology, Europe’s largest trade fair dedicated to technological innovation. With over 165,000 visitors expected, the event brings together startups, investors, policymakers, and major corporations to showcase tomorrow’s technologies. The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis will be represented at the Sud Region stand (Hall 1 – Stand […]
Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur: Support for business set up in France
The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis is renewing the financial scheme “Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur,” which aims to encourage the establishment of new economic activities throughout its territory. The “Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur” assistance, granted to the company, may range between €30,000 and €50,000, depending on the evaluation of the project submitted by the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christophe Mossé appointed as CEO of Arkopharma group
Key Points Christophe Mossé appointed as CEO of Arkopharma group He will oversee Arkopharma’s activities and related activities of Dermapharm Group. Brings industry expertise from leading groups: Naos, Galderma, Novartis,… Founded in 1980 in Carros, near Nice, Arkopharma is a pharmaceutical laboratory specialized in phytotherapy, natural medicines, and dietary supplements. Arkopharma, a European leader in […]
Nucleate France UniCA strengthens the ties between research, industry, and entrepreneurship in life sciences.
The opening of a Nucleate branch in Nice is an incredible opportunity for our territory. This international program, initiated by students from Harvard Medical School and present in a dozen countries, is opening a branch in France, under the direction of Sophie Demolombe, Research Director at CNRS and co-director of the University Graduate School of […]
Biotyks sets up in Nice to develop its solution for managing irritable bowel syndrome
David Macheto, founder and CEO of Biotyks, reveals the story and ambitions of his innovative startup, specialized in defining a personalized diet for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) through microbiota sequencing. A syndrome that affects 10% of the population. During this interview, David Macheto presents the particularities of his company, but also the significant impact of […]
