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ITER Cadarache (Provence, Alps, Côte d’Azur): Open tenders to scientists and suppliers from all over the world
France has had a high level of expertise in the global civil nuclear energy sector for more than 50 years: from natural uranium graphite gas reactors to new generation EPR reactors, and high pressure water reactors of which it has the largest installed plant in the world.
France is therefore the natural choice to host at Cadarache, the major center for energy research for the French atomic energy commission (“Commissariat français à l’énergie atomique”), the ITER project constructing an experimental nuclear fusion reactor using hydrogen isotopes. (...)
“The French government actively supports research and has introduced the best R&D tax credit system in Europe, which reimburses 50% of R&D costs in the first year. Its budget of over €1.4 billion in 2006 was increased to approximately €2 billion in 2008, following the reform introduced in 2007,” says Philippe Favre, President of Invest in France Agency.
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Cosmetics and perfumes: “Made in France” world market leader
The French market plays a leading role and generates future trends in the global cosmetics market due to the “Made in France” label that is recognized and valued worldwide.
In 2006, sales in France were up for the 40th year running, and reached the record level of €6,547 billion (FIPAR). Among the French companies that have a worldwide reputation are L’Oréal, the leading group worldwide ahead of US company Procter & Gamble and Anglo-Dutch company Unilever, Chanel, LVMH, Yves Rocher, Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmétique, Clarins, and YSL-PPR. Leading pharmaceutical groups with large cosmetics divisions, such as Sanofi-Aventis and Johnson & Johnson, are major players in an industry that has always succeeded in combining both aesthetic objectives and public health requirements.
“The French government actively supports research and has introduced the best R&D tax credit system in Europe, which reimburses 50% of R&D costs in the first year. Its budget of over €1.4 billion in 2006 was increased to approximately €2 billion in 2008, following the reform introduced in 2007”, says Philippe Favre, President of Invest in France Agency.
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New Motor Power in France: The Electric Car, or Mastering Clean Energy
Transport policy, designated a priority for the French government during the Grenelle Environment Round Table, is being revolutionized in France.
Research into fuel-power alternatives and the reduction of carbon-dioxide-emitting gases are leading to the development of electric-powered motors run on new generation batteries with high-energy density or electricity produced by combustible batteries. Combined with elaborate electronics, these batteries can provide a minimum range of approximately 150 km. French car manufacturers have been perfecting this process since the 1980s. (...)
“The French government has been supporting R&D heavily since January 1, 2008, with the best R&D tax credit system in Europe, which reimburses 50% of R&D costs in the first year. This credit, together with the eight innovative clusters dedicated to the automotive sector, are a boost to this industry, playing an important role in innovation and subcontracted research for industrial firms engaged in the development and production of new solutions,” affirms Philippe Favre, President of Invest in France Agency.
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Nutraceuticals/functional foods: France is the leader in Europe
France is considered the leading destination for investments in the nutraceutical/functional food industry.
According to an Ipsos survey published in October 2007, 52% of French consumers are concerned about the effects on their health by the food they eat. The market for foods developed specifically for their health benefits is constantly evolving. (...)
“This sector offers high development potential, combining three industries in which France is particularly strongly positioned (agri-food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics), as the European leader in each of these sectors,” according to Philippe Favre, Chairman and CEO of Invest in France Agency.
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