{"id":1559,"date":"2024-04-15T11:13:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/spanset-up-your-business-or-invest-span\/spanleading-sectors-span\/life-spansciences-span\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:46:08","slug":"life-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/set-up-your-business-or-invest-in-alsace\/leading-sectors\/life-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Life &lt;span&gt;sciences&lt;\/span&gt;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LILLY_CAS8-felix13-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"travail scientifique en laboratoire\" class=\"wp-image-811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LILLY_CAS8-felix13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LILLY_CAS8-felix13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LILLY_CAS8-felix13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LILLY_CAS8-felix13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LILLY_CAS8-felix13-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cr\u00e9dit photo&nbsp;: Lilly France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue\">In the heart of a unique cross-border research and innovation ecosystem, Alsace stands out for its expertise in life sciences, particularly in health and medical technologies, which employ nearly 40% of the region\u2019s scientists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue\">Alsace enjoys global recognition for its proficiency in molecular biology, fine chemistry, and digestive surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue\">This collaborative and interconnected ecosystem thrives on a complete chain of excellence at the local level, creating a virtuous circle that spans every stage of technological innovation: education, research, technology transfer, and industry. Explore the details of each link below.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bords-arrondis has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f55950b7a13289352d97dfcb21784725\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list&nbsp;:target::before {  content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; height: 150px; margin-top: -150px; visibility: hidden;\">\n<li><a href=\"#Un-%C3%A9cosyst%C3%A8me-pour-les-entreprises\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">A thriving business ecosystem<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\":target::before {     content: &quot;&quot;;     display: block;     height: 150px; margin-top: -150px; visibility: hidden;\"><a href=\"#Des-structures-de-Transfert-de-technologies\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Technology transfer structures<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#les-principales-entreprises-du-secteur-en-Alsace-\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Main life sciences companies in Alsace<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#L%E2%80%99Enseignement-sup%C3%A9rieur-et-la-recherche\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Higher education and academic research<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#programmes-support\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Support programs and financial aid<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Un-\u00e9cosyst\u00e8me-pour-les-entreprises\">A thriving business ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The healthcare sector in Strasbourg<\/h3>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        20&nbsp;000                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        life sciences professionals                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        14&nbsp;000                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        life sciences students                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        500                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        life sciences PhD students                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        450                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        companies,  representing 15% of the global number in France                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        \u20ac159 million                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        raised in 2025                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        10                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        hospital centers nearby                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e9a24de034aa6011b14e18ea9de4f46\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">France BioValley health innovation cluster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-24.png\" alt=\"travail scientifique en laboratoire\" class=\"wp-image-372\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cr\u00e9dit photo&nbsp;: F. Zvardon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Europe\u2019s only trinational health cluster, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biovalley-france.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">BioValley biocluster<\/mark><\/a> in the Upper Rhine region offers unmatched opportunities for collaboration between companies and academic institutions. It focuses on four key areas: innovative medicines and therapies, medical technologies, diagnostics, and e-health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cluster\u2019s goals are to foster the development of cutting-edge medical technologies, advance next-generation biological and biochemical drugs, drive the adoption of e-health solutions, and improve diagnostic tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ccb2cc926703b563b64080f52964bf2f\" id=\"nextmed\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">The Nextmed campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-24-2.png\" alt=\"m\u00e9decins en train d'op\u00e9rer un patient\" class=\"wp-image-374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-24-2.png 832w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-24-2-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-24-2-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cr\u00e9dit photo&nbsp;: F. Zvardon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nestled within the Strasbourg Civil Hospital, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextmed-strasbourg.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">the Nextmed campus<\/mark><\/a> spans over 30 hectares, bringing together doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and patients to create the future of healthcare. With a focus on innovative patient care solutions, especially through digital technology and AI, Nextmed is at the crossroads of hospital-university functions, including patient care, education, fundamental research, and R&amp;D. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2023, its new building, eXplora, has provided 5,000 m\u00b2 for businesses in the sector, marking the first phase of a planned 27,000 m\u00b2 facility dedicated to housing innovative healthcare companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nextmed offers an optimal working environment for researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and clinicians. It supports project leaders from concept through to market launch, covering all stages from incubation to acceleration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dynamic hub complements other key facilities such as the pH8 business incubator and the BioCluster des Haras, both dedicated to health and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-054070951509d29cef292a02cdf38270\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">The Strasbourg Innovation Park <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DJI_0647-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"vue a\u00e9rienne parc d'innovation Strasbourg\" class=\"wp-image-1253\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cr\u00e9dit photo&nbsp;: ADIRA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1983 as a crossroads for research and innovation, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.parc-innovation-strasbourg.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">Strasbourg Innovation Park<\/mark><\/a> fosters the growth of high-tech companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning over 170 hectares, the park provides a hub of top-tier services and infrastructure, bringing together the University, businesses, and various services. Prominent organizations based there include the International Space University (ISU), Biosynex, Novalix, Transgene, Quidel Ortho, Domain Therapeutics, and Polyplus Transfection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park\u2019s objectives include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing top-tier facilities and infrastructure for businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating public-private partnerships to encourage research and technology transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting the creation, incubation, and housing of startups <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering personalized project support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing targeted financial aid <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EASE Factory: A unique European educational site for hands-on learning of best manufacturing practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering Bioparc spaces: mixed office-laboratory areas designed for research and innovation, particularly in biology and chemistry. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The park provides an ideal setting for innovative service activities and advanced production units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d9b4335066e3fa96abc0b03f023d30c\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">Dedicated business incubators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/questforhealth.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">Quest for Health program<\/mark><\/a>, part of the Grand Est region&#8217;s SEMIA incubator, focuses on nurturing startups in the biotech, medtech, and e-health sectors. Companies like Spartha Medical, RDS, and Hypno VR\u2014rising stars in biomedical innovation\u2014have successfully emerged from this incubator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2012, the Strasbourg Eurometropolis launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strasbourg.eu\/ph8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">pH8<\/mark><\/a>, a specialized incubator designed to support startups in health, new technologies, and creative industries. Today, pH8 is home to over 30 businesses, including notable names such as Doctolib, Firalis, and Kwit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a74c2e3b801970da2249ad4f320e7152\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">Technological platforms and R&amp;D centers supporting businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous laboratories and research institutes offer their cutting-edge facilities to local businesses across various sectors, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surgical Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery: IRCAD, IHU <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology: IGBMC, IBMC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurosciences: INCI, Neurex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry: ISIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomaterials: Institut Charles Sadron, Institut des Sciences des Mat\u00e9riaux de Mulhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robotics and Imaging: ICube<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biomedicine: CRBS <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Devices: Gepromed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, the University of Strasbourg was designated as a University Innovation Hub (PUI) by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation. This recognition enhances the visibility and clarity of its knowledge and technology transfer offerings, fostering relationships and partnerships between the public and private sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the University of Strasbourg spearheads the <a href=\"https:\/\/cortecs.unistra.fr\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">CoRTecS<\/mark><\/a> initiative, a network of scientific research platforms and services available to public research stakeholders and socio-economic entities, providing a significant advantage for the swift and effective development of innovative projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-decor-double is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Des-structures-de-Transfert-de-technologies\">Technology transfer structures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ac589fec38298bb76372b468c946da4\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">SATT Conectus <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conectus is one of 13 French SATTs (Technology Transfer Acceleration Company). It serves as a vital link between public research laboratories in Alsace and businesses, helping companies access the right research resources while promoting collaboration between these two sectors and driving innovation in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SATT Conectus invests in innovative research projects to facilitate their market entry, and manages partnership agreements between public laboratories and businesses. Its efforts are firmly rooted in the scientific excellence of the laboratories based in the Alsace region.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it collaborates with the Quest for Health program, the aforementioned health incubator in the Grand Est region. Since 2012, Conectus has invested \u20ac52 million and raised \u20ac554 million, benefiting 48 startups and 161 innovative projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6822410f2070dfef76a2591d9873776\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">The CRITT <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alsace is home to six Regional Centers for Innovation and Technology Transfer (CRITT). Their mission is to collaborate with researchers, anticipate industrial challenges, and support companies in developing new products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them, CRT AERIAL focuses on bio-industries and the pharmaceutical sector, offering expertise in R&amp;D, particularly in radiosterilization and freeze-drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Additionally, GEPROMED was established to understand and characterize complications associated with vascular prostheses. It conducts independent evaluations of these devices to promote public health and advance personalized medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue\">Find the complete list of Centers of Excellence and Competence in Alsace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/set-up-your-business-or-invest-in-alsace\/innovation-clusters\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">here<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-principales-entreprises-du-secteur-en-Alsace-\">Main life sciences companies in Alsace <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The synergy among various players in Alsace fosters a virtuous cycle of economic dynamism, where large international groups leverage the region&#8217;s excellence, while numerous startups flourish with the support and infrastructure available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-792696aa02ef2f2715fd4bac275561ba\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">Here are some prominent companies in the sector located in Alsace:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN-1536x1512.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carto-alsace-entreprise-SDV-EN-2048x2017.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"L\u2019Enseignement-sup\u00e9rieur-et-la-recherche\"><strong>Higher education and research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-24-4.png\" alt=\"\u00e9tudiants en travaux pratiques de chirurgie dentaire\" class=\"wp-image-377\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cr\u00e9dit photo&nbsp;: F. Zvardon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Strasbourg serves as the catalyst for Alsatian excellence in life sciences, providing students with numerous learning opportunities in fields such as cellular and molecular biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, and bioimaging. It welcomes 14,000 students and 500 PhD candidates each year across all life sciences fields: a strong pool of future talent for companies in the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the four Nobel laureates currently active in Alsace is Jules Hoffmann, who received the Nobel Prize in &#8220;Physiology or Medicine&#8221; in 2011 for his work on genetic immunity. He is a professor at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Strasbourg and an emeritus research director at CNRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In collaboration with Nextmed, the university also engages in clinical research, promoting innovation and the discovery of new health solutions. Within the university, cutting-edge institutes provide practitioners with training and skill enhancement. Notably, the Strasbourg Hospital-University Institute is recognized for its excellence in the digestive system and serves as a world reference center for hybrid minimally invasive imaging-guided surgery.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/learn-and-study-in-alsace\/higher-education\/\">Higher education in Alsace<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7ed70d02948c332de73b8d439d27eb5\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">Notable institutions include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ESBS \u2013 Strasbourg Trinational School of Biotechnology (<a href=\"http:\/\/www-esbs.u-strasbg.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">https:\/\/esbs.unistra.fr\/en\/<\/mark><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INSA \u2013 National Institute of Applied Sciences in Strasbourg (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.insa-strasbourg.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">www.insa-stra<\/mark><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.insa-strasbourg.fr\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">sbourg.fr<\/mark><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty of Life Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty of Dental Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty of Pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty of Medicine, Midwifery, and Health Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IGBMC \u2013 Institute for Training and Valorization of Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b9044d566dbae6afa50f385697a026f\" style=\"color:#e65b4a\">Eucor \u2013 The European Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eucor is a trinational association of five universities in the Upper Rhine region, which borders Germany, France, and Switzerland. Its members include the universities of Basel, Freiburg im Breisgau, Haute-Alsace, Strasbourg, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Together, these institutions leverage the expertise of approximately 17,000 researchers, 9,900 doctoral candidates, and 120,000 students in a region renowned for its economic strength and research capabilities, situated in the heart of Europe.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eucor also promotes the <strong>Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine<\/strong> (KTUR) initiative, which aims to enhance the effectiveness, systematic approach, and sustainability of cross-border knowledge and technology transfer between public research institutions and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2-accueil has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f72f599c2238375a829237463c49f910\" id=\"programmes-support\">Support programs and financial aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-bords-arrondis has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8530a0a352fa2ce6b3b49bb18b3fe91e\">French research benefits from a variety of support mechanisms, including tax credits, regional and national funding programs, and substantial assistance from the Grand Est region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer&nbsp;:target::before {  content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; height: 150px; margin-top: -150px; visibility: hidden;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/entreprendre.service-public.fr\/vosdroits\/F23533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">Research tax credit<\/mark><\/a> : A financial incentive designed to encourage private investment in research and development activities, allowing companies to reduce their tax liabilities based on their R&amp;D expenditures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandest.fr\/vos-aides-regionales\/aide-aux-projets-collaboratifs-de-recherche-et-de-developpement-et-dinnovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">Grand Est collaborative R&amp;D and innovation projects support<\/mark><\/a>: Funding programs aimed at fostering collaboration between businesses and research institutions in the Grand Est region to stimulate innovation and development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextmed-strasbourg.eu\/offre-de-services\/financer-votre-projet-healthtech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">Nextmed healthtech project funding<\/mark><\/a>: Financial support specifically for innovative health technology projects within the Nextmed campus, promoting advancements in patient care and health solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biovalley-france.com\/fr\/reseau\/membres-biovalley\/autre\/fondation-force\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-rouge-color\">Force foundation<\/mark><\/a>: An organization dedicated to supporting innovation in the life sciences sector through various funding initiatives and resources for companies and researchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/contact-imagine-alsace\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of a unique cross-border research and innovation ecosystem, Alsace stands out for its expertise in life sciences, particularly in health and medical technologies, which employ nearly 40% of the region\u2019s scientists. 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