Choose France 2025 : Eastern France Ranks 2nd for Domestic Investments
Last November, the Choose France Summit in Paris showcased the outstanding performance of the Grand Est Region in terms of domestic attractiveness and economic dynamism.
Choose France Summit Presents Eastern France as a Leading Destination for Strategic Domestic Investments
On November 17th, 11 major investment projects were announced for Eastern France, representing €5.7 billion, or approximately 18.7% of all domestic investments in France in 2025, while the region’s GDP only represents 7% of the national GDP. This positions Eastern France 2nd nationwide for domestic investment projects and 1st for new investments. This strong performance has been driven by a diverse range of innovative-oriented companies planning to establish or expand in the region.
11 Innovative Projects Announced During the Choose France Summit
Agora Maker – A leader in public lighting and urban furniture, based near Nancy, has acquired the start-up Nexiode to accelerate its strategic plan by three years. The next step: international expansion.
Clarins – Following a €135 million investment in its Troyes site, the cosmetics giant is accelerating production at its new facility, set to double capacity by autumn 2025.
Holosolis – Founded in 2022 by InnoEnergy, Holosolis will build a high-efficiency photovoltaic plant in Sarreguemines-Hambach. At full capacity, it will employ 1,900 people and produce 10 million solar panels annually, powering 1 million households.
Averne Group – Driving geothermal innovation, Averne is launching a lithium refining project in Alsace, aiming to become a key player in France’s geothermal energy strategy.
Leanspace – The Strasbourg-based space tech start-up has raised €10 million, with U.S. firm Qwaltec and Capgemini’s venture fund joining to target major institutional space programs.
Eclairion – As a French data center operator responding to AI deployment needs through compact & mobile data centers in containers, Eclairion plans to invest €2 billion in two data centers in Moselle.
Q Energy – Europe’s largest floating solar park (127 hectares) has been inaugurated in Haute-Marne, reinforcing the region’s leadership in renewable energy.
Alsapan – The Bas-Rhin-based modular furniture manufacturer is investing €50 million to meet growing demand from major retail brands.
Altaroad – A French start-up specializing in material and waste traceability for the construction sector is scaling up internationally, with initial operations in Switzerland and Côte d’Ivoire.
OVHcloud – A global cloud and telecom provider, OVH plans to invest up to €180 million in data centers in Strasbourg.
Veolia – Investing in AI deployment to optimize industrial waste sorting in Grand Est and Doubs.
A Diverse Portfolio of Projects in Innovative, Future-Oriented Sectors
These results confirm that Eastern France offers great resources and advantages across multiple sectors—from industry and technology to cleantech and cosmetics. With its strategic location at the heart of Europe, robust infrastructure, and innovation-driven ecosystem, the region is a central destination for domestic and foreign investors.
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