{"id":775,"date":"2021-11-26T11:48:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T10:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.international.grandestdeveloppement.fr\/?page_id=775"},"modified":"2025-07-18T14:25:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:25:23","slug":"the-health-sector-in-eastern-france","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.grandestdeveloppement.fr\/en\/the-health-sector-in-eastern-france\/","title":{"rendered":"The health sector in Eastern France"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As the historical cradle of the pharmaceutical industry and ideally located to reach the main European markets, Eastern France is today a leading player in the field of health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key figures<\/h2>\n\n\n
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450+<\/div>\n
companies in the Health Sector <\/div>\n
in Eastern France<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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4<\/div>\n
Nobel Prize in Medicine & Chemistry<\/div>\n
in Eastern France<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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19 000+<\/div>\n
students in the health sector <\/div>\n
in Eastern France<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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50%<\/strong> of the European pharmaceutical industry within a 500 km radius<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Shanghai Ranking: University of Strasbourg #1 in France <\/strong>for Chemistry and for Human biological science<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4<\/strong> renowned University Hospitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Key Domains in the Health Sector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n BIOTECH – PHARMA<\/strong> & DIAGNOSTICS <\/strong><\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n E-HEALTH <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A unique life science ecosystem <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At the heart of a dynamic and cross-border research and innovation ecosystem, Eastern France stands out for its excellence in life sciences<\/strong> \u2014 particularly in health, biotechnology, and medical technologies. A large percentage of the region’s researchers are active in these fields, contributing to major scientific and industrial breakthroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From Strasbourg to Reims, via Nancy, Metz, and Mulhouse, the Grand Est is internationally recognized for its strengths in molecular biology, precision medicine, bioengineering, fine chemistry, and minimally invasive surgery<\/strong>. These areas of expertise are supported by world-class institutions, leading laboratories, and a strong clinical network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The region\u2019s health innovation ecosystem is both collaborative and integrated, structured around a complete value chain that spans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Education & talent development<\/strong> (universities, engineering schools, medical faculties),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cutting-edge research<\/strong> (public and private research centers, hospitals, and clusters),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Technology transfer and startup support<\/strong> (SATTs, incubators, tech parks),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
A thriving European Innovation Hub & Business Community <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Historic cradle of the health and pharmaceutical industry, Eastern France represents today an important French and European player in the Health sector, with more than 450 companies, major research and training institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
International companies have chosen Eastern France to locate several activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R&D:<\/strong> relying on the excellence of the region\u2019s research institutes, universities and hospital infrastructure, as well as strong regional and national support tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Commercial development:<\/strong> outstanding access to the main European health markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Eastern France has become home to a major cluster in the health sector and centers of excellence, connecting a dense network of public institutions with its dynamic ecosystem of companies throughout its territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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BioValley France<\/strong> is a leading European cluster in the health sector, that unites and supports startups, SMEs, large companies, healthcare organizations, research centers, and training institutions across the Grand Est region around the health sector. Its mission is to foster innovative projects, boost the creation of new products and services, and support business growth. BioValley France also plays an active role in driving key structural projects within the health industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Quest for Health<\/strong> is one of France\u2019s leading incubator dedicated to health start-ups, currently supporting a pipeline over 60 biotech, medtech, and digital health ventures across the Grand Est region (including Reims, Metz, \u00c9pinal, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, and Charleville-M\u00e9zi\u00e8res).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To date, 35 of its start-ups have earned recognition in top national and European competitions such as i-Lab, i-Nov, and the EIC Accelerator. Over the past three years, incubated companies have collectively raised more than \u20ac175 million, with an impressive five-year survival rate of 90%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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