Type 1 Diabetes: Côte d’Azur Health Research Takes Center Stage
DiogenX, the biotechnology company co-founded by Professor Patrick Collombat, Inserm research director at the Institute of Biology Valrose in Nice, has recently raised 27.5 million euros to advance its regenerative treatment for type 1 diabetes towards clinical development. The research efforts are hosted in Nice at the renowned and internationally acclaimed Institute of Biology Valrose […]
Manuela Rodriguez has been appointed as the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Virbac
Virbac, one of the global leaders in animal health based in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, announces the appointment of Manuela Rodriguez as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), effective April 3, 2023. In this new role, Manuela Rodriguez will be responsible for developing and leading Virbac’s CSR strategy. Her role will include overseeing strategies […]
Nice: O-Kidia awarded the mental health innovation acceleration program
The “IMPACT – Mental Health Innovation Accelerator” initiative is the result of an innovative public-private partnership that launched its first call for projects in 2022 to foster the emergence of solutions targeting gaps in mental health care pathways. The objective of the program is to promote innovation in mental health by supporting projects that create […]
Virbac Spain: 40 years of commitment to animal health
Founded in 1983, Virbac Spain, one of the oldest subsidiaries of the Group, celebrates its 40 years of commitment to animal health in May. The history of the Spanish subsidiary began one morning in 1983 when veterinary doctor Pierre-Richard Dick initiated the idea of establishing a presence in Spain by inviting his right-hand man, Henri […]
Nice will host Hospital-University Institute dedicated to respiratory health
The University Hospital Center (CHU) of Nice, University Côte d’Azur, Inria, and Inserm have been selected by the National Research Agency (ANR) to create a Hospital-University Institute (IHU) in Nice. This decision follows a call for projects initiated by the French government and is part of the France 2030 plan. As part of this plan, […]
Cosmetopôle Provence-Côte d’Azur Meeting: Technology Serving Sustainability
Cosmetopôle Provence-Côte d’Azur (Cosmed) is organizing a meeting on the theme of sustainability on June 1st, 2023, in Carros (Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis). This day is aimed at all professionals in the cosmetics industry and will be an opportunity to discuss current environmental issues and industrial initiatives aimed at supporting the ecological transition. The Cosmetopôle […]
Virbac acquires its distributor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to strengthen its presence in Central Europe
Virbac, one of the world’s leading companies in animal health, is continuing its expansion in Europe. In addition to the recent finalization of the creation of its Irish subsidiary, Virbac announces the acquisition of its historical distributor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which becomes its 35th subsidiary. This development strategy strengthens the group’s position […]
Bpifrance Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur supported 5,426 companies in 2022
Nicolas Magenties, Regional Director of Bpifrance Marseille, presented the 2022 activity report of Bpifrance Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. He discussed Bpifrance’s support for companies in the region during a period of economic recovery, with a focus on providing priority support to the industry, technological innovation, and energy and environmental transition. Bpifrance’s actions are carried out through 8 […]
Team Nice Côte d’Azur will participate in the EU Startups Summit 2023
Cyril Dary, Head of International Networks at Team Nice Côte d’Azur, will represent Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis during the major European event that brings together startups and investors on April 20th and 21st in Barcelona. This annual, globally significant event represents an opportunity to discuss the latest trends and growth opportunities for young innovative companies, […]
Horus Pharma is continuing its European expansion with the opening of its subsidiary in the Nordic countries.
The independent laboratory, based in the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, Horus Pharma, is continuing its European expansion by opening a subsidiary in the Nordic countries. Based in Stockholm, Horus Pharma Nordic will cover Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. Horus Pharma specializes in ophthalmology and develops, patents, and markets preservative-free products and solutions for the care […]
