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Ten reasons to invest
Consider the 10 reasons why AEPI thinks you should invest in Grenoble-Isère.
Dynamic, diversified economy
Grenoble-Isère operates on a human scale, with 1,185,400 inhabitants and almost 462,400 salaried jobs. Located in the middle of the Rhône-Alpes region it has a dense industrial fabric, with large companies and small firms – many of them foreign-owned – working in synergy on a wide range of activities.
Take a closer look at the figures and details of our dynamic, diversified economy.
Key programmes
Business and research have joined forces with the local authorities to launch several key programmes.
Top grade research and training
Top grade research and training drawing on well-known universities and a high concentration of public and private research centres.
Financial assistance, to suit your needs
AEPI and its partners provide you with information on grants, land and available premises.
Close links with the rest of the world
With more than 419 foreign-owned companies, the area enjoys close links with the rest of the world.
A young, urban and qualified population
Grenoble-Isère has 1,185,400 inhabitants, of which 26% under 20.
Dynamic population: 4,000 creations of companies and buy-outs in 2006.
Proactive local authorities in tune with your needs
Grenoble-Isère's local authorities, in particular the Isère Departmental Council, are keenly involved in the area's economic development. They provide support for companies and economic players, without interfering in their specific activities, offering investments, grants and coordination of special-interest groups.