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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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- There are over 650,000 companies based in the Paris region
- Considered a strategic zone by big integrators like Renault, Peugeot, Thales, EADS, Total, Alcatel, Aventis,… Paris region also has a rich fabric of dynamic SMEs
- Paris region has enviable infrastructure: its air, road and rail networks rank amongst the most efficient in the world
- Paris region has the highest concentration of R&D expenditure in Europe – claiming 6% of Europe’s efforts – and the highest concentration of researchers in Europe. Paris region boasts 13 researchers per 1000 operational staff, versus 7 in Massachusetts and 5 in California
- Paris region captures 46% of France’s private sector R&D expenditure, notably in fields like electronic equipment, automotive, pharmaceuticals, energy and IT services
- Paris region is the world capital for trade fairs, conferences and exhibitions
- Paris is one of the richest urban centres in the world, equivalent to 5% of the total EU GDP
- Paris region is the most visited region in the world
- Paris is the world capital for fashion and global leader for luxury goods
