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650,000 |
| Companies based in the Paris region |
46% |
| The Paris Region captures 46% of France's private sector R&D expenditure |
The Paris region has the highest concentration of R&D expenditure in Europe
The Paris region has the highest concentration of researchers in Europe
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Why Paris
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1. one of the richest urban centres in the world, equivalent to 5% of the total EU GDP.
2. at the heart of the Ile de France which ties with London for first place as a city to do business in, benefiting from market proximity, excellent infrastructure, qualified labour and security.
3. the nexus for several vibrant Trade Clusters – notably in the fields of design, digital and health.
4. a centre for innovative companies, backed by a strong tradition and range of R&D facilities.
5. a major decision-making centre, host to the headquarters of international organisations (European Space Agency, OECD, UNESCO…), and trans-national corporations.
6. the world capital for trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions.
7. a beneficiary of an active local government that understands the needs of business and is putting resources to work in favour of creating, encouraging and promoting business. This is spearheaded by Paris Développement.
Why Paris
Historically Paris has been an icon for Romance. But today, the city is also a magnet for the best of corporate France: innovativecompanies, a motivated and skilled workforce, strong R&D and the political will to make business happen.
| Paris boasts 7 unique value propositions to make it the right place to do business in. Paris is: |
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1. one of the richest urban centres in the world, equivalent to 5% of the total EU GDP.
2. at the heart of the Ile de France which ties with London for first place as a city to do business in, benefiting from market proximity, excellent infrastructure, qualified labour and security.
3. the nexus for several vibrant Trade Clusters – notably in the fields of design, digital and health.
4. a centre for innovative companies, backed by a strong tradition and range of R&D facilities.
5. a major decision-making centre, host to the headquarters of international organisations (European Space Agency, OECD, UNESCO…), and trans-national corporations.
6. the world capital for trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions.
7. a beneficiary of an active local government that understands the needs of business and is putting resources to work in favour of creating, encouraging and promoting business. This is spearheaded by Paris Développement.
