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Key figures for the Rhône-Alpes Region

Key figures for the Rhône-Alpes Region. Area : 8% of the area of France, 2 nd French Region Population : 6 Millions of Inhab (2006) , 2 nd French Region Economy : GDP total : 165 Billions€ (France : 1 700 Bil€) GDP/Inhab : 28 131 € (France : 27 957 €)

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Key figures for the Rhône-Alpes Region

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  1. Key figures for the Rhône-Alpes Region Area : 8% of the area of France, 2nd French Region Population : 6 Millions of Inhab(2006), 2nd French Region Economy :GDP total : 165 Billions€ (France : 1 700 Bil€) GDP/Inhab : 28 131 € (France : 27 957 €) + 9% of companies setting up between 2003 and 2005 Traditionalareas of activity : chemistry, textile, mechanical… Emerging areas in the vanguard of innovation : electronics, computer science, biotechnologies, … 365 000 companies in Rhône-Alpes (91% have less than 10 employees). The medium SMEs (50 employees) employ 45% of the working population. RA is one of the 15 European Regions which generate the most of affluence

  2. SMEs and innovation SMEs and innovation: OSEO survey (based on 1000 SMEs - 2005) 56% leave 1 or many innovations pending 8% are organized to innovate regularly The innovation concerns: Product(56%) Working organization (37%) Selling techniques / distribution (28%) Production process (23%) Authorities mobilization to support SMEs innovation Government programmes « Gazelles » (2006) France Investment plan (2007) Research tax rebate more flexible Merging of ANVAR, BDPME, SOFARIS in OSEO and doubling of the budget First patent free for SMEs…

  3. March April May June July August September October November December Rhône Alpes platform Platform constitution • 65 persons, they represent : • - SMEs (chamber of commerce, professional associations…) • - Finance (Business angels, venture capital investors, financial institutions…), • - Research (industrial technical centres, development structures) • - French institutions (DRIRE, ADEME, OSEO, association of communes, …) Meeting of the platform • 25 April: Project’s presentation • 10 May: Development of tools for the eco innovation • in the research and demonstration stages • Individuals meeting: development and exportation stages • 20 November: Synthesis and perspective of the project

  4. Inventory of eco innovation financial tools • Identificationof good practices • Network technological benefit (=PTR) • Incentive grant for a technological innovation • Speed : 1 week of waiting period • Floralis • Transfer technology from research to market • Support collaborative research by initiating R&D partnerships with public laboratories and private companies • ERAI • Simplifying the export process for SME’s • Attracting investors and promoting the Region • Reinforcing the positioning of Rhône-Alpes in internationalnetworks

  5. Inventory of eco innovation financial tools • Synthesis in 3 parts • Eco innovation : SMEscreation, development, exportation SMEs are too small and don’t have enough personal funds  Improve the coordination of eco innovation actors (platform)  To development a “funds of funds”  Adaptation of innovation tools to eco innovation strategy • Communication of clean technologies Improve the system of financial tool existing  To develop new financial tools (like bonification loan)

  6. Inventory of eco innovation financial tools • General approach • Multiplicity of structures, of actors and of innovation supports • One-stop counter • Improve actor’s visibility in different phases • Creation of a data base or an observatory • SMEs have difficulties to innovate • Develop the accompanying system and formation • Insufficient knowledge of clean technologies and eco-technologies •  Improve communication and knowledge of eco-innovation

  7. Outlines • Financial tools level • Development of financial tools ex: Installation of an one-stop counter, Adapt financial tools existing for the innovation to eco- innovation • Assess existing and future financial tools • Communication level • Facilitate and improve the communication about eco innovation • Join the regional Eco-innovative network

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