Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Presentation of the Region

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region has non-member status but actively participates in the Pilot 3D Printing and ESM VI through its clusters:
– Polymeris (https://www.polymeris.fr/en.html)
– Cimes (https://www.cimes-hub.com/)
The regional Smart Specialisation Strategy is based on 8 areas of excellence:
– Construction and Public Works;
– Industry of the Future and Industrial Production;
– Agriculture, Agri-food, and Forests;
– Energy; Digital Technology;
– Mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems;
– Health;
– Sports, Mountains, and Tourism.

Regional Address

1 esplanade François Mitterrand 69269 Lyon France

Brussels Office Address

Rue du Trône 62 1050 Brussels Belgium

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Vi Technology Business Cooperation Days

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The Technology & Business Cooperation Days in Hannover will allow Vanguard Initiative Pilots participants to showcase and promote their activities gaining visibility in an international context.This matchmaking event will also allow SMEs and RTOs involved in the Pilots to meet new partners, enlarge …

Vanguard Initiative Launching Its First Sme Support Scheme

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Saphire Final Conference Smart Health Pilot Event

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