Université Côte d’Azur structures its welcome for American scientists
Implementation of specific programs to host American researchers within the university’s excellence initiatives. Support from the Cluster 3IA Côte d’Azur 2030 and creation of a new Institute of Advanced Studies to promote their scientific integration. Coordinated mobilization of local and national resources to provide a secure and productive academic environment. A structured welcome for American […]
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 […]
Emirates surpasses 3 million passengers in Nice
Emirates has surpassed the milestone of 3 million passengers transported on its Nice Côte d’Azur–Dubai route, launched in 1994.This route, operated by an Airbus A380, offers daily connections from Nice to over 140 destinations via the Dubai hub.Emirates SkyCargo has exported over 26,000 tonnes of freight from Nice, including perfume products, automotive parts, and specialized […]
EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Forum in Nice: when creativity meets circularity
On April 22 and 23, 2025, Nice hosted the 2nd edition of the EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Forum, on the theme “Creativity meets circularity”. The event marked the launch of the Resilience initiative, dedicated to helping CCIs adapt to social, economic and environmental transitions. The forum was organized in cooperation with the MIN4CI foundation, […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur attended the EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta
Stefano Cimmarusti, Head of International Development at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, represented the agency at the EU-Startups Summit 2025, held on April 24 and 25 in Malta. This major European innovation event brings together over 2,000 participants each year, including high-potential startups, investors, major corporations, and leading regional ecosystems. The summit served as a strategic […]
Nice Ocean Business Forum: the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis mobilizes the blue economy for UNOC-3
From June 9 to 11, 2025, Nice will host more than 300 stakeholders from the maritime sector at the Innovation Hub as part of the Nice Ocean Business Forum. This call for applications aims to identify innovative companies and solutions that will be showcased and promoted during the Nice Ocean Business Forum. The event is […]
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 […]
Nice Côte d’Azur at MIPIM 2025: Showcasing International Investment Potential Through Innovation and Real Estate
MIPIM 2025: A Global Stage for Regional Excellence On March 13, 2025, the Palais des Festivals in Cannes once again became the epicenter of global real estate and urban innovation during MIPIM 2025, the world’s leading property market. Within this framework, the Choose France session brought together international investors, developers, and public agencies to explore […]
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, […]
Strengthened economic cooperation between Nice Côte d’Azur and Canada
Three key meetings in March 2025 confirmed the strengthening of economic dialogue between Nice Côte d’Azur, Canada, and the Province of Quebec. Sectoral convergences are emerging in innovation, cultural and creative industries, ecological transition, and the blue economy. This dynamic is part of a bilateral calendar under development, initiated in 2024 and set to continue […]