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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
MWC 2025: DataGreen revolutionizes telecom data centers with eco-efficient solutions

An innovation for telecoms: DataGreen, established in Nice with the support of Team Nice Côte d’Azur, unveils three solutions designed to modernize and optimize telecom, 5G/6G, and cloud infrastructures. Enhanced performance: Cooling without air conditioning, ultra-dense micro data centers, and heat recovery converted into air conditioning boost network efficiency and reliability. A sovereign and modular […]
Qualisteo Joins Catalyst 2025 Within Leonard, VINCI Group’s Innovation Platform

In January 2025, Qualisteo joins Catalyst, a program by Leonard, VINCI Group’s innovation platform, to accelerate the deployment of its energy solutions. The Nice-based startup, labeled French Tech 2030, already operates in 45 countries with over 500 equipped sites, specializing in energy consumption optimization. In November 2024, Qualisteo received the Ecological Planning Excellence Award from […]
Nice Côte d’Azur: a dynamic 2024 in the service of attractiveness

The year 2024 was marked by major investments, international events and strategic advances in key sectors. Through its actions, Team Nice Côte d’Azur contributed to promoting the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis on the global stage, showcasing the many assets of the territory. Team Nice Côte d’Azur: contributing to the international attractiveness of the territory In […]
Solaya is a winner of the “Convergence AI” challenges of France 2030.

Solaya, a Nice-based startup founded in April 2024, has been named a winner of the “Convergence AI” challenges, one of 35 projects supported by the French government under the France 2030 initiative. The “Convergence AI” challenges aim to encourage ambitious technological innovations and address major societal issues. Solaya stands out with a unique solution that […]