Pacte pour l’industrie : new investing and manufacturing opportunities in Alsace

Launched by the Grand Est Region on June 11, 2026, the “Pacte pour l’industrie” program is a comprehensive action plan designed to strengthen business competitiveness and position Grand Est as one of Europe’s leading industrial regions.

For Alsace, located at the heart of this dynamic industrial area, the plan provides additional opportunities to accelerate investment, support new business locations, and drive company growth.

Addressing today’s industrial challenges

Rising production costs, labor shortages, the energy transition, and growing international competition are creating significant challenges for manufacturers.

To address these issues, the regional strategy builds on a key strength: Grand Est, and Alsace in particular, has long been one of France’s most industrialized regions, with a strong and diverse industrial ecosystem.

Through this action plan, the Region is taking a comprehensive approach focused on the key drivers of competitiveness: financing, innovation, skills development, industrial sites, and access to international markets.

€1 billion to support regional industry

The program is supported by approximately €1 billion in funding to be mobilized by 2030 to support industrial projects and the transformation of the regional economy.

To encourage investment, it introduces several financial instruments:

• Creation of a regional sovereign investment fund, enabling the Region to invest in strategic companies and help secure major industrial projects.
• Expansion of the Grand Est Participatory Loan scheme, backed by a public guarantee covering up to 80% of the risk. This provides an attractive financing solution for industrial SMEs looking to grow.
• Mobilizing local savings to support industry
• Dedicated decarbonization support measures
• Mechanisms to help companies bring forward investments linked to the energy transition

The goal is to facilitate projects that may otherwise be delayed by limited visibility, significant financing requirements, or long investment payback periods.

Strengthening Alsace’s appeal for businesses

Beyond financial support, the program aims to create an even more business-friendly environment for industrial development.

For example, the Region intends to speed up project delivery by improving coordination between key stakeholders, including local authorities, developers, energy providers, and public administrations.

A major focus is industrial land availability, including:

• Developing turnkey industrial sites capable of quickly accommodating new operations
• Redeveloping former industrial sites (brownfields)
• Providing solutions tailored to companies seeking to establish or expand their operations

Companies can also benefit from export support and assistance in accessing European funding to accelerate their international growth.

Streamlined support for project leaders

In Alsace, a first contact with ADIRA allows companies and investors to benefit from a comprehensive assessment covering funding, industrial sites, skills, and innovation needs.

Project leaders are then supported through a coordinated “one-stop shop” approach designed to secure every stage of their development.

Whether for companies already established in the region or investors seeking a high-performing industrial location, Alsace offers a favorable environment in which to grow, modernize, and deliver ambitious industrial projects.

Please note that ADIRA primarily supports industrial companies and advanced service-sector businesses with more than 100 employees. However, regardless of your sector or size, ADIRA will direct you to the appropriate contact.