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179 billion €
of regional GDP (gross domestic product)
750 km
borders: Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland
3 rd
exporting region of France
1 st
French region for employment created by foreign investment

Success stories

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Project Newcleo

The company Newcleo will soon set up its future nuclear fuel manufacturing facility using recycled materials in the Aube department in Eastern France. This initiative aims to promote the circular economy in the nuclear sector in a pioneering way. In particular, it will reduce nuclear waste and limit mining.
Bioeconomy Champagne Grand Est Renewable energies
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Holosolis : A Photovoltaic Gigafactory

Holosolis will be Europe’s largest photovoltaic gigafactory, based in the Moselle region. The site will eventually generate around 1,900 jobs and produce over 10 million solar panels per year.
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YNOV

Bordeaux-based group YNOV was joined in 2023 by Grand Est Développement International teams to set up its new campus in Strasbourg.
Alsace Digital
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Key sectors

Key sectors

Bioeconomy
Digital
Health & Medtechs
Industry
Tourism
Aeronautics
Cleantech
Automotive
Renewable energies
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
hydrogen
Bio-based materials

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Infrastructure

Find all of the assets to get your business up and running smoothly. We will find the land, real estate, incubators, business parks… We identify and apply for public support programs. We support your expatriate staff for housing, work permits, education…
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Implementation

Fast-track your project: we guide you through the company creation process, help you get power, telecoms, internet connections, file for permits and authorizations, help you hiring local management, …
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We stay by your side until your company is up and running and beyond: your sustainability and future growth is our common interest!
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News & events

05/10

H2 Resources 2026

Nancy

For its second edition, H2 Ressources will bring together public, industrial, scientific and innovative players committed to the development of hydrogen and the sustainable use of the Earth's resources on 5 October at the Centre Prouvé.
Bioeconomy Cleantech Lorraine
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16/09 > 18/09

International Conference on Biomolecules

Nancy

The Biomolecules for the Bioeconomy (B4B) program at I-SITE Lorraine is organizing the 3rd International Conference on Biomolecules: Innovations in Research and Applications, to be held September 16–18, 2026, at the University of Lorraine’s main campus, Cours Léopold in Nancy. This international event will bring together researchers, faculty members, industry representatives, and decision-makers to address the scientific, economic, and societal challenges related to biomolecules.
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07/07 > 09/07

Plant BioProTech 2026

After a remarkable and successful edition in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, in 2024,  The Plant BioProTech is returning to Reims, France, for its 2026 edition! The speakers and participants will explore cutting-edge topics shaping the future of plant bioprotection, including plant immunity, biostimulants, biocontrol, the soil microbiome, and sustainable crop protection strategies.
Bioeconomy
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2025 FDI Report : Eastern France Moves Forward

Posted on 29 January 2026

On January 29, 2026, Business France published its National Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report covering all French regions. The Grand Est region ranks among the three most attractive regions in France.
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