> SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS: EUROPE'S LARGEST TECHNOLOGY PARK

Sophia Antipolis is a multicultural, multidisciplinary community focused on innovation, which has served as the model for competitiveness clusters in France. It is home to the most forward-looking industries and value-creating businesses of the future, on the cusp of the knowledge economy.

Ahead of its time and in constant evolution, Sophia Antipolis is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious references for voluntary integrated economic development.


> TALENT FOR TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGIES

At Sophia Antipolis, the fabric of multinational companies, innovative SMEs and high-tech start-ups .attract a community of talents, in which over 70 nationalities are represented.

Sophia Antipolis' extraordinary human capital and vibrant professional networks promote synergy and cross-fertilization between the different fields of science and technology.

The many training and higher education institutions further reinforce synergy between academic research and business, through technology partnerships..

> AN EXCITING ENVIRONMENT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Today, Sophia Antipolis is among the leading R&D hubs in Europe and remains as appealing as ever to companies and research facilities specialized in information technology, life sciences, environmental sciences and fine chemicals. The park includes eight competitiveness clusters and attracts a range of skills that is unique in Europe, alongside major public research organizations, such as INRIA Sophia Antipolis, INRA Sophia Antipolis and INSERM.

> COMPANIES TESTIMONIALS

SYMANTEC

SYMANTEC, the creator of Norton AntiVirus, is setting up its new European R&D coordination center in Sophia Antipolis.

"In the wake of an initial participation in a European project in the past, Symantec was convinced of the value of research programs in Europe and decided to increase its presence on the continent."
Marc Dacier, Director, Symantec Research embedded lab, Sophia Antipolis
www.symantec.com

OTOLOGICS

US firm OTOlogics is banking on the Côte d’Azur for the European deployment of the first fully implantable hearing device. Its Sophia Antipolis R&D center is expected to create some twenty jobs over the next three years.
"The Côte d’Azur is undoubtedly the most attractive inward investment destination in France. The factors that carried the most weight with OTOlogics when reaching its decision were the proximity to an inexhaustible pool of competencies, and the presence of two major competitive clusters. It is no accident that so many active implant manufacturers, like Austria's Med-El, have been relocating here for years."
Laurent Badih, CEO, OTOlogics France
www.otologics.com

TRANSAS MEDITERRANEAN:
Multinational leader in marine ICT solutions.

The company is setting up a Mediterranean center that will ultimately employ some 20 people.
"The Sophia Antipolis site will be responsible for the deployment of our activities in France, Southern Europe, North Africa and the rest of Africa. Our premises here are a showcase for our expertise in serving our clients, with an area dedicated to simulation, research andtraining."
Chris Loizou, General Manager, Transas Mediterranean
www.transas.com

Prim’Vision

Prim’Vision: offers an innovative solution for smart mobile advertising.

« Our presence within the SCS cluster in Sophia Antipolis allows us to benefit from a wide range of contacts and networks with industrial partners and R&D teams and to tap into the region’s strong dynamics and the wealth of IT expertise among local key players.»
Ludivine Saulneron,Prim’Vision Communication Director
www.prim-vision.com

Plug to Go

Plug to Go: secure, automatic Internet connections.

« It is definitely an advantage for a young company like us to be located within the Sophia Antipolis environment, where the close proximity of several of our partners makes it easier to carry out joint projects. We also benefit from the support provided to young innovative companies by the region and especially by the SCS cluster which is particularly dynamic.»
Colette Roger, Plug to Go, General Manager
www.plugtogo.com

Insight SiP

Insight SiP: System in-package (SiP) design house

« One of Sophia Antipolis strong points is its proximity to some of the world’s biggest names in electronics (ST-NXP, TI, Infineon) as well to dynamic start-ups and potential partners such as Icera Semi. Having a base here also makes it easier for us to attract great talent as the technology park is regarded as being France’s “Silicon Valley”..»
Diana Moncoqut, Marketing and Sales Director, Insight SiP
www.insightsip.com

3ROAM

3Roam: a specialist in developing and marketing advanced products for wireless IP backhaul.

«Key advantages of Sophia Antipolis include the access that the park gives us to qualified telecoms engineers, the local wireless ecosystem and the R&D shared programs between the Sophia Antipolis laboratories, the SCS cluster and the telecoms platform.»
Jean-Paul Deschamps, 3Roam Chairman & CEO, Sophia Antipolis
www.3roam.com

CENTILE

Centile: a leading provider of VoIP allocation software

«The Sophia Antipolis technology park, with its high-tech and telecoms hubs and multicultural environment, make it easier for us to attract the high-profile R&D personnel we want to hire. And the lovely surroundings of the Côte d’Azur plus easy access to the airport also make it a great place to welcome partners, prospects and customers.»
Karine De Moraes, Centile, MarCom Manager, Sophia Antipolis
www.centile.com

APiLINX

APiLINX: a Mobile service provider for the healthcare sector

« We are an example of the strength of the local dynamics. The project was launched within the region’s Telecom Valley association, and was then integrated at its launch mid 2008, within the PACA EST Incubator. Our location in the heart of the technology park of Sophia Antipolis allows us to benefit from its wide range of high tech expertise which is unique in Europe.»
Laurent Chivallier, Apilinx, Founder and CEO
www.apilinx.com

> A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY

The Foundation Sophia-Antipolis fulfils a fundamental task on the Sophia-Antipolis site: the scientific and cultural organisation of the park.



Its objective is to facilitate exchange and long-term reflections in the areas of science, industry and culture at a French, European and international level.

Conseil général

Team Côte d'Azur is a joint initiative of the Alpes-Maritimes county council
and the French Riviera Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

CCI