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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New Eu Project Launched Within Esm Pilot
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