The Nice-based biotech Roca Therapeutics reaches a new milestone in its development
A European recognition for a neglected disease: Roca Therapeutics has obtained from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) the orphan drug designation for its drug candidate RCT002. This status marks the official recognition of radiation maculopathy as a disease in its own right, after having long been considered only a complication. This advancement enables reinforced regulatory […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur at Viva Technology 2025: at the heart of technological transitions and international attractiveness
From June 11 to 14, 2025, Paris hosted Viva Technology, the largest European trade show dedicated to technological innovation. With more than 165,000 visitors, the event brought together startups, investors, public decision-makers and major companies around the technologies of tomorrow. The 2025 edition was particularly marked by international openness and major digital, ecological and industrial […]
Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur: Support for business set up in France
Key elements of the Business Landing Nice Côte d’Azur scheme financial aid of up to €150,000 for SMEs and micro-enterprises wishing to establish themselves in Nice Côte d’Azur an economic ecosystem structured around strategic sectors personalised support from a strong local partnership network Find the access conditions for the scheme on the Nice Côte d’Azur […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Institut de Physique de Nice (INPHYNI): A Center of Excellence at the Heart of Nice Méridia
A major event: The inauguration of the Institut de Physique de Nice (INPHYNI) on January 15, 2025, at Nice Méridia (Nice Ecovallée), attended by key scientific and political figures. A state-of-the-art facility: 4,908 m² dedicated to research, combining architectural innovation and environmental sustainability. A center of excellence: 171 researchers and staff specializing in quantum physics, […]
CHU Nice and Université Côte d’Azur strengthen their international cooperation with Beirut.
On December 13, an international cooperation framework agreement in the health sector was signed between CHU Nice, Université Côte d’Azur, Saint Joseph University, and Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut. This agreement focuses on academic exchanges, clinical training for Lebanese healthcare professionals, and joint projects in fundamental and clinical research. The collaboration aims to enhance human […]
The Skin Institute to Be Established in Nice
In a press release, the CHU of Nice and Eurobiomed announced the selection of the first Experimental Skin Health Hub, a project funded by the French government as part of the Digital Health Acceleration Strategy under the France 2030 plan. This hub, focused on dermatological diseases, benefits from a total budget of €63 million over […]
AI Cluster: The 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute has been labeled and will benefit from an investment of €20 million
Key Highlights: On May 21, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the labeling of nine AI clusters, including the 3IA Côte d’Azur of Université Côte d’Azur. An investment of €360 million, including €20 million for 3IA Côte d’Azur, is planned under the France 2030 plan. The aim is to more than double the number of […]
