The Clermont-Limagne Biopôle

Close to Clermont-Ferrand, this is the physical proof of Business - Research co-operation. Biotechnology, Microbiology, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Consultancy etc...are just some of the skills offered on site by the twenty or so innovative businesses.
Visit their internet site:

http://www.biopole-clermont.com

Accommodation
- in the incubator (8 modules from150 to 250 m2 with laboratory facilities and 9 offices
dedicated to consultancy activities)
- rentals (5 units from 250 m2 to 600 m2)
- in the park (plots prepared for purchase/construction)
- shared services: secretariat, reprographics, meeting rooms, documentation, mail etc...)

Incubation
300 m2 devoted to housing business start-up (incubation) projects (Official BUSI Incubator)

Network
Companies, research bodies, universities and economic development bodies are grouped together in the Biopôle and assist in the growth of its companies.

Financial management
- BAT (Loans on trust)
- network: regional risk capital, corporate patronage, assistance from local government bodies.