ATTRACTING INVESTMENT TO THE

2020 ANNUAL REPORT A word from Team Côte d’Azur supporters

During difficult times, the value of people Team Côte d’Azur’s operating model (business model, The year 2020 has been marked by an The attractiveness of the French Riviera has and organisations is most often measured by roadmap) has also benefited from an in-depth review, and unprecedented health and economic crisis. not diminished during the unprecedented their resilience, ability to adapt and bounce the digitalisation of monitoring and business development The closure of international borders and health and economic crisis with new outward back. activities has been considerably strengthened. While nothing the lack of any exposure over the following investments that have been made which this will ever replace in-person contact, the fact remains that months inhibited foreign investment. The year understandably came mainly from 2020, an ‘annus horribilis’ (horrible year), if the agency now has the human and technological resources ‘Métropole Côte d’Azur’ was nevertheless and Europe. The crisis has accelerated the ever, at the start of this millennium, could have been a year which, in the years to come, will enable it to make the most able to make the most of the situation with the arrival of fifteen need for monitoring and support of established companies. This of waiting, stagnancy and a year-long hibernation period for of its business development activities for which the model new companies in the region. I would like to thank the Team is one of the main focal points of the agency’s strengthened Team Côte d’Azur - as it could have been for many other may not yet exist, but which we already know will no longer Côte d’Azur staff. These results confirm the economic strategy collaboration with CCI Nice Côte d’Azur in order to help with organisations. This was not the case. necessarily involve major international events. we have been pursuing for over 10 years now. Our geographic the integration of businesses into the region and to enable them advantage and natural attractions are clear to all. Between land to develop, for example, through the French Recovery Plan The association, which embodies the French Riviera’s The past year has also enabled us to establish the structure and mountain, we offer exceptional living environment to visitors measures which the CCI implements and promotes locally. desire to ‘work together’, has been able to bounce back, of future relations and synergies as regards activities with as well as businesses wishing to set up in the area. The ‘Operation CCI Nice Côte d’Azur is a local player and contributor which adapt and turn the crisis into an opportunity, making 2020 the future economic and tourism development agency set of National Interest’ (OIN) Nice Eco-Vallée is developing rapidly works towards promoting the French Riviera’s economy. It an annus mutati (year of change) from which it will emerge up by the ‘Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur’, as well as with our and is attracting increasing numbers of new companies thanks supports growth-generating projects and the development of much stronger. regional partner, ‘risingSUD’. to the growth of the Nice Méridia urban technology park and the the Alpes-Maritimes’ sectors, particularly those of artificial international Grand Arénas business district. Despite the health intelligence, health, tourism and Bluetech (yachting, smart port, For example, the fact that we have been ‘grounded’ has Even though 2020 has been a difficult and challenging crisis, recognition of the Métropole on an international scale etc.). It relies on Team Côte d’Azur to carry out targeted business allowed our team to give more time than in previous years time, it has not been a ‘wasted year’ for Team Côte d’Azur. and our proactive investment policy position us favourably in development to enrich the local ecosystem with key areas of to deepening and strengthening our model for monitoring I can only applaud this and congratulate a team which has comparison to other regions. I therefore remain confident about expertise. FDI (foreign direct investment) in the region. Time which remained so energetic and full of determination! 2021 and reaffirm my full confidence in Team Côte d’Azur’s could not be devoted to our sales strategy could be given business development activities, as well as those of our future Now more than ever, the ‘let’s work together’ attitude of over to our ‘after-sales service’ (in part also fulfilling a PHILIPPE PRADAL economic and tourism development agency. the various Team Côte d’Azur members is essential for the hope I had expressed). I am convinced that this approach President of Team Côte d’Azur attractiveness of the French Riviera. can only contribute to international companies, who we CHRISTIAN ESTROSI have convinced to choose the French Riviera, putting down President of the ‘Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur’ / JEAN-PIERRE SAVARINO lasting roots in this ‘launching pad’ for France and even Vice President of the ‘Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur’ President of the ‘CCI Nice Côte d’Azur’ Europe.

The world economy underwent an The ‘Communauté d’Agglomération de Sophia 2020 was a year like no other. The The accelerated digital transformation has given rise to new unprecedented health and economic crisis Antipolis’ put all its trust in our region’s pandemic changed our lives, disrupted aspirations, including the fact that it is possible to combine in 2020. Regions, in support of the state, strengths to support the economic key players the world economy and grounded planes. quality of life with work goals, especially in a region like have taken steps to protect both citizens who faced an unprecedented situation in 2020. We chose to carry out a comprehensive the French Riviera, which has a plethora of attractive and businesses by proposing measures We have seen the health/biotech sector hold review in order to develop an operating advantages*. adapted to the economic situation. Despite up well with sustained activity, the means of model best suited this unexpected situation. still suffering the effects of the crisis, and after a record year in production redirected to combat the crisis and investments on the Despite the health crisis, we have seen 44 decisions to 2019 for our region in terms of attractiveness, 24 new foreign horizon to support production equipment. In addition, the digital It was in this context that Team Côte d’Azur carried out a invest which has resulted in the creation of 717 jobs over investment decisions were made in the Alpes- Maritimes in 2020 sector has demonstrated resilience, particularly in the areas of business intelligence review, linked to the regional economic 3 years. Editos which resulted in 346 jobs. cyber security and AI. Beyond government support, confidence is strategy, to contribute to the reach of the region’s main These include crossover businesses, schools, etc. which are These results were made possible thanks to the coordination about sustained investment in transport, research and innovation sectors and prepare the way for future investors looking to once again enriching our region with new skills. and constant involvement of all key players in the region in infrastructure and in growth-generating projects. Despite the set up in the French Riviera. supporting foreign companies. Team Côte d’Azur is one such uncertain situation, our confidence in the trust placed in the region key player. The agency works daily to make the French Riviera has paid off. Sophia Antipolis has seen a slight increase in the Our working methods have been tried and tested, but they PHILIPPE SERVETTI a region of excellence which is attractive to foreign investment. number of jobs this year thanks to skilled companies attracted have been able to adapt - demonstrating the flexibility of Managing Director of Team Côte d’Azur The French Riviera and its ecosystem have been able to attract from outside the region setting up in the technology park. Thanks our organisation once again. Phygital has really taken hold foreign investors thanks to its many assets. These include, first and to its flexibility, determination and continuous support of key in 2021! The reality is that we are now all connected. A foremost, its potential for innovation, the quality of its education players within the local ecosystem, Team Côte d’Azur will once number of events will remain virtual, as will appointments and its economic fabric. again have contributed to the exceptional resilience of Sophia and meetings. Today, despite the current very uncertain economic climate, we Antipolis - Europe’s leading technology park, which for over confirm our commitment to strengthening the attractiveness of 50 years has successfully positioned itself within the sectors of the southern region and all its constituent areas. Attractiveness the future. and export play a key role in our regional recovery plan which is designed to get us out of the economic crisis as quickly as possible. JEAN LEONETTI Now more than ever, recovery requires a sense of openness and President of the ‘Communauté d’Agglomération international cooperation. The southern region, with its individually Sophia Antipolis’ / President of the ‘Syndicat Mixte tailored ecosystem, is committed together with its partners (of Sophia Antipolis’ which Team Côte d’Azur is one) to attracting increasing amounts of foreign investment. *See our 2020 communication campaign ‘Reinvent your (Business Life) on the French Riviera’. The President of the ‘Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur’ 3 2 3 The 2020 crisis - an opportunity to adapt and succeed with our sustainable transformation!

The continuity plan and n to carry out an in-depth review n to work on expanding our the changes which were of its operating model. locations through cooperation Team Côte d’Azur - our core purpose implemented were a valuable n to carry out a foresight analysis with all our partners. feature of activities in 2020! on the impact of the crisis on n to increase our in-person and It was a chance for Team established companies over the digital approaches to business Team Côte d’Azur is trusted by authorities and the French n providing you with connections Côte d’Azur to re-examine its last three years with a view to and to our prospecting activities its partners and is established at Riviera’s economic partners, it to the business ecosystem purpose and vision. redefining what we can offer to in general with the direct effect the heart of the local business strengthens regional cohesion n finding out which financial them and adapting to the needs of of increasing the number of ecosystem in the French Riviera. through its activities both in provision is most suitable for you Companies have undergone deep future investors. business meetings and converting It is an agency dedicated to France and abroad. We act as n identifying real estate solutions changes in their organisation and n to conduct in-depth business them into projects classified as attracting foreign investment ‘facilitators’ who drive investment n supporting you in recruiting the investment decisions. Team Côte intelligence analysis in order ‘currently active’. (FDI). It encourages businesses projects on to success. experts you need d’Azur was able to immediately to optimise future business to set up in the area by Entrepreneurs and investors - Confidential and free services. adapt to this new global situation development by analysing supporting the integration of new if you are setting up on the thanks to monitoring and close and forecasting key sectors, skills and as a result enabling the French Riviera, we will offer you local relationships. In particular, technology industry segments, creation of jobs in the region’s tailor-made services to support the period allowed the agency: geographic markets and the ecosystem. On behalf of local your business projects, including: OUR VALUES: n to reaffirm its key principles of profile of our targets (start-ups, COMMITMENT operation and its key challenges. talents, large industrial groups). FLEXIBILITY EXCELLENCE

4 5 FDI trends and business decisions

FDI will continue to suffer One of the main points of Brexit will have a negative in 2021. The United Nations discussion in 2020 has been the impact on FDI in the UK but will

2 Conference on Trade and impact of Covid-19 on the need benefit its competitors Development (UNCTAD) stated for companies (i.e. manufacturers) CLEANTECH There will be a negative impact in June 2020 that it expects to reduce their supply chain risk. on the inward flow of British FDI.

HEALTHTECH the volume of FDI to fall by 5 to In 2021, we should begin to see We have already seen businesses 10% in 2021. Investments will companies looking to relocate SERVICES relocate their activities to other depend heavily on recovery close to production sites in order parts of Europe in sectors linked 21 DIGITAL INDUSTRIES after Covid-19. to reduce this risk. to finance in particular. The greatest winners appear to be

A more positive scenario, Countries which recover fastest

21 Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt and especially for business, would from Covid-19 are likely to Luxembourg. Other industries will be for vaccinations to become experience an increase in FDI also be affected, with the scale

widespread, although many flow. Although it is unlikely of the impact linked to the recent workers in the industry are at that the main recipients of FDI exit agreement between the UK the bottom in terms of priority will change, we may see a and the EU.

2 on vaccination lists. If this is the reorganisation. For example,

case, the number of FDI projects China experienced a recovery in could level out in 2021. FDI flows in 2020 linked to its management of the pandemic and Goals for 2021! In terms of capital investment and its growth in GDP. The Team Côte d’Azur agency Riviera form, amongst others, part in the fields of IT, services, employment, the global pandemic has emerged all the stronger of these supports. Fintech, Traveltech, Healthtech is likely to exacerbate an already The recovery will be different from the crisis and has In 2021, we will strengthen our and luxury, etc. We will be very developing trend for smaller depending on the sector projects. reaffirmed its role as a key collaboration with Business vigilant and proactive about the The impact of Covid-19 has been player and expert in attracting France and risingSUD by implementation of decisions made felt in all sectors of FDI. However, New directions for FDI investment from outside the developing targeted operations in 2020, including the relocation it is expected that some sectors region. and pooling our respective of decision-making centres, the The pandemic has given will recover faster than others. Significant digital transformation networks and expertise in creation of shared services and businesses a chance to reassess Software and IT (including AI, has taken place to enhance its international hubs and markets. R&D centres, etc. their strategies and there has cyber security, Fintech, gaming, business development and win It is through working in project We have all the assets we need been a refocusing by companies machine learning and SaaS), life new leads. The digitalisation of mode and using our networks to convince decision-makers and to integrate sustainable sciences (biotechnology, e-health marketing activities and customer that we will attract skilled people investors, such as: development, and environmental, and medtech) and renewable relations processes have across fields of excellence such n an incentive regional policy in social and governance objectives energy are the three sectors to improved our ability to attract as: terms of the supply of services into their investment plans. watch in terms of recovery and new business and increase the n Digital industries and offices, fast growth. number of business meetings. n Cleantech n the possibility for future It is expected that companies The implementation of new n Healthtech companies to arrive on ‘ready will want to reduce their office In contrast, FDI in tourism (hotels proposals for investors (created n Services to work’ sites (offices, facilities, space. At the same time, this may and leisure) may continue to together with our partners and The health crisis and the skilled people). play into the hands of tier 2 and experience difficulties. representatives) will allow us relationship with work have Finally, in 2021, our activities will tier 3 cities. Companies will be to offer efficient services to led us to refocus our business be characterised by supporting looking to relocate to alternative our prospective customers and development efforts in the French growth-generating projects for cities and regions which will not clients. market. the region, such as Bluetech and only offer lower costs, but also The updating of pitches to attract France, and Paris in particular, Fintech businesses, and major less congestion so that they can business, the handover to local represent a natural breeding property development projects. attract the best talent. bodies and the aftercare of FDI ground for French-funded or already present in the French foreign-funded companies

6 7 Overall results JOB CREATION BETWEEN 2017 AND 2019 - 78 RESPONSES OUT OF 84 RESPONDENTS

Our 2020 survey of Distribution of direct and indirect job creation between 2017 and 2019 companies located 29% n Number of direct jobs created 403 indirect jobs n Number of indirect jobs created by Team Côte d’Azur TOTAL of 1,369 jobs created 966 direct jobs 71% 403 indirect jobs between 2017 and 966 direct jobs 2020 - assessed in Job creation Achievement rate of direct job creation terms of aftercare and declared over 3 years BY YEAR OF LOCATION analysis Distribution of direct jobs created 2017 2018 2019

n 2017 73,1% 63,7% 28,1% Survey objectives and methodology n 2018 14% 137 n 2019 TOTAL 1369 jobs created Through this survey, we followed distribution of responses: start of the Covid-19 crisis. 966 direct jobs up with French and foreign n 78 responses about the Mindful of the primary concerns 403 indirect jobs companies located on the French creation of jobs by the new of respondents, Team Côte d’Azur 40% 384 46% Riviera between 2017 and 2019 settled companies out of a total therefore wished to minimize 445 and compared intentions and of 98 between 2017 and 2019 the burden of completing the decisions on investment and (response rate = 79.6%) questionnaire for its respondents. employment plans. n 62 responses about real estate As a result, we opted for blank Following the impact of the out of a total of 98 new settled or non-mandatory field entries Covid-19 pandemic, we expanded companies between 2017 and for questions related to Covid-19 Distribution of indirect jobs created our panel of respondents to 2019 (response rate = 63.3%) (qualitative survey) as well as for include companies located in n 76 responses about the impact the subject area dealing with real 2020. of Covid-19 on the investment estate and finance. n 2017 32% Methodology and recruitment plans of new n 2018 131 We targeted the managers and settled companies between 2017 n 2019 directors of 105 businesses and April 2020 out of a total of located on the French Riviera 105 (response rate = 72.4%) 30% between 2017 and April 2020. Sampling: email invitations, 119 84 businesses took part in the telephone interviews. Data 38% 153 survey. Of the 84 companies which collection: survey conducted from responded (response rate = 80%), 31 March to 30 April. we can identify the following The survey was conducted at the

8 9 Job creation Impact of Covid-19 on decision-making BY AREA OF ACTIVITY (survey conducted in April 2020) Distribution of direct jobs created Distribution of indirect jobs created

6% Impact of Covid-19 on investment policies Impact of Covid-19 on recruitment policies 7% 23 31% 65 298 1% Continuation of, or intention to Continuation of, or intention 5 55% continue, investments 57% to continue, recruitment 20% 42 responses 43 responses 193 29% Deferral or intention to defer Deferral or intention to defer 116 38% investments 34% recruitment 42% 64% 29 responses 26 responses 410 n Cleantech 259 n Cleantech n Services n Services 7% Cancellation of investments 9% Cancellation of recruitment n ICT n ICT 5 responses 7 responses n Health n Health

Job creation BY SOURCE OF CAPITAL Impact of Covid-19 on businesses QUALITATIVE SURVEY Distribution of direct jobs created Distribution of indirect jobs created Within the context of a qualitative survey, out of a total of specific needs related to this subject using an empty input 22% 16% 76 respondents (out of 84), 64 expressed concerns about field. Here, we have highlighted the major trends seen in 210 3% 65 measures implemented during the Covid-19 crisis and their common responses. 1% 26 18% 34% 8 73 135 7% 40% 7% 20% 4,6% 6,2% 7,8% 388 71 30 (13/64) (3/64) (4/64) (5/64) 27% n France 2% n France n Europe n Europe 263 7 say they have had to use say they have seen say they require health say they need support n UK n UK short-time working an increase in their activity equipment in accessing the financial n Asia 23% n Asia aid available n North America n North America 93 n Other n Other n 3 BUSINESSES closed down, two of which were directly linked to the impact of the Covid-19 crisis and the remaining Africa - Middle East - Russia Africa - Middle East - Russia one for logistical reasons. South America South America Real estate OVERVIEW OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF OCCUPIED SPACE IN M2 BETWEEN 2017 AND 2019 62 RESPONSES OUT OF 84 RESPONDENTS Local initiatives linked to the Covid-19 health crisis Distribution of occupied space in m2 COMPANIES WHICH PROVIDED OUTSTANDING COMPANIES WHICH INDIRECTLY PROVIDED n Less than 100 m2 SOLUTIONS OUTSTANDING SOLUTIONS n Between 100 and 1000 m2 15% EXAKIS NELITE – Management and distribution platform for EXPOPOLIS – Software and packages for organising virtual 9 businesses n Over 1000 m2 healthcare materials (masks, gel, tests, etc.) trade fairs exakis-nelite.com expopolis.com 58% Total area occupied by businesses located between AIINTENSE – Tele-expertise platform in neurology for the 27% 36 businesses 2017 and 2019 which responded to the survey. management of patients contaminated with COVID-19 2 neurocovid.fr 17 businesses = 36 859 m

10 11 An innovative and attractive region - skills, key sectors and technological innovation on the French Riviera

Nutricosmetics Digital Industry

Healthtech

In 2020, Team Côte d’Azur supported 44 investment decisions in the Alpes-Maritimes which created 717 jobs over 3 years

INVESTMENT DECISIONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE RESULTING FROM BUSINESS FRANCE AND risingSUD BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Services Overview

Cleantech 44 717 557 241

investment decisions jobs generated qualified business meetings qualified projects since by 2020 in 3 years by 2020 made since January 2020 January 2020

12 13 24 businesses chose the French Riviera in 2020: Key figures for projects supported by Team Côte d’Azur projects supported by Team Côte d’Azur

TYPE OF SOURCE OF BUSINESS AREA OF ACTIVITY NATURE OF PROJECT Sectors of activity Geographical origins PROJECT CAPITAL 1 AQUALUNG Energy, recycling, and other outsourced services Development / 1 Policy centre United Kingdom 1 LA SPIROTECHNIQUE + Smart Grids expansion 5 6 1 ARKOSE Real estate, hotel trade, tourism and restaurants Development Retail France 2 CONCEPTEETH Medical devices, diagnostics, e-health, bio-IT Relocation Policy centre France 8 5 10 8 ENERLAB Perfume, cosmetics, nutrition Relocation Policy centre France

Services for businesses / EXAKIS NELITE Software and IT services Development France Services for individuals n ICT n Cleantech Smart City n Asia n United Kingdom EZUS Software and IT services Relocation Policy centre France n Life sciences / n Services n MEA - Middle East n North America Consulting, engineering and operational services Aromas and Africa n Western Europe HI-COM Development French subsidiary China for companies Cosmetics n Eastern Europe n France

LE WAGON - ÉCOLE Software and IT services Development Policy centre France

MIPROM IMMOBILIER Real estate, hotel trade, tourism and restaurants Development French subsidiary France Geographical origins of jobs generated Geographical origins of investment decisions

MONKEYDOC Medical devices, diagnostics, e-health, bio-IT Relocation Policy centre France

ORISKANY / Development / Services for businesses / Financial, banking and insurance services Luxembourg 26% 21% GAP LABORATORIES expansion Services for individuals

OSANTYS (GROUPE KANTYS) Medicines, applied biotechnology Development R&D, Engineering, Design France 74% 79% PARFUM DIRECT Perfume, cosmetics, nutrition Relocation Policy centre

PERSONAL STRENGTH Services for businesses / Well-being Development United States CORPORATION DBA Services for individuals n France n Outside Europe PHARMACOLOG Medical devices, diagnostics, e-health, bio-IT Development French subsidiary Sweden n Outside France n Europe

REGIONDO Other service activities Development French subsidiary Germany

Energy, recycling, and other outsourced services SEMCO Relocation Production / Implementation Monaco + Smart Grids Sources of projects implemented SIEMENS BUILDING Energy, recycling, and other outsourced services Expansion R&D, Engineering, Germany TECHNOLOGIES + Smart Grids 4% 17% Energy, recycling, and other outsourced services SMARTBOT PARKING Development Policy centre Russia + Smart Grids 29% 25% SOUTH AFRICAN YACHTIES Other service activities Development French subsidiary South Africa

TAG N TRACK Medical devices, diagnostics, e-health, bio-IT Development R&D, Engineering, Design United States 17% 8% VERRECCHIA IMMOBILIER Real estate, hotel trade, tourism and restaurants Development French subsidiary France MÉDITERRANÉE Energy, recycling, and other outsourced services VIDEOWORKS Development French subsidiary Italy n Monitoring n Partners + Smart Grids n Business France n Networks n n WUHAN ROBOTECH Smart objects, equipment, industries and services Development R&D, Engineering, Design China Assignments Investincotedazur.com website

14 15 Overall geographical origins of settled businesses Geographical origins of jobs generated

(continued) 1% 1% Key figures 15% 18% 21% 1% 33% 3% 3%

12%

Chart of the number of supported settled businesses Chart of the number of jobs generated/sustained 46% 46% 791 40 37 800 746 717 n Europe n South Africa n Italy 35 33 700 31 31 30 n France n Germany n Luxembourg 30 28 600 533 n Further afield n China n Monaco 24 504 25 500 450 n United States n Sweden 20 400 346 n France

15 300

10 200 Distribution by sector of settled businesses Distribution by sector of jobs generated 5 100

0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 21% 17% 21% Number of settled businesses supported between 2014 to 2020 Number of jobs generated/sustained between 2014 to 2020 36% 21% 25% 33% Changes in the share of settled international businesses Changes in the share of jobs from international businesses 26% over 3 years over 3 years

11% n Cleantech Smart City n Cleantech Smart City 100 % 100 % n Life sciences / Aromas and Cosmetics n Life sciences / Aromas and Cosmetics 20% 24% n Services n Services 35% n ICT n ICT 75 % 42% 75 % 26%

50 % 50 % 89% Settled businesses by type Type of settled business in terms of jobs generated 80% 76% 65% 58% 74% 25 % 25 % 4% 6%

0 0 17% 12% 2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020 33% 44% 13% 13% n International settled n Domestic settled n International jobs n Domestic jobs 4% businesses businesses 4% 29% 21%

n Policy centre n R&D, Engineering, Design n Policy centre n R&D, Engineering, n French subsidiary n Production /Implementation n French subsidiary Design n Retail n Retail n Production / n Services for businesses / n Services for businesses / Implementation Services for individuals Services for individuals

16 17 Key figures Success stories 2020 Results expanded TESTIMONIALS

20 368 65% 35%

Area of activity: Services Areas of activity: Traveltech and Leisuretech Area of activity: Traveltech SEMPACK REGIONDO EZUS investment jobs created of investment decisions of investment decisions Nice Nice Le Cannet decisions or maintained from abroad from France SEMPACK CHOOSES THE FRENCH REGIONDO, AN INNOVATIVE PROVIDER OF EZUS JOINS THE TRAVELTECH BUSINESS RIVIERA TO DEVELOP ITS ECO-FRIENDLY TRAVELTECH AND LEISURETECH, SETS UP ECOSYSYTEM ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA PACKAGING ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA “Having a presence in the Provence-Alpes-Côte TYPE OF SOURCE OF BUSINESS AREA OF ACTIVITY NATURE OF PROJECT “The Nice EcoVallée is a logical choice as an “The creation of our office in Nice should enable d’Azur region also means being part of a leading PROJECT CAPITAL eco-responsible project in a region which furthers us to engage better with the French market tourism market in Europe and the world, as well Consulting, engineering and operational services sustainable development is an additional asset (...) The teams in Nice ensure the roll-out of as being part of a successful and innovative ACRI ST Expansion R&D, Engineering, Design France for companies which we can promote to our clients (...). Team our services at a national level, as well as the technological cluster linked to the travel industry. We Côte d’Azur’s energy, the interest they took in our follow-up and training of our clients. Team Côte have been very impressed by the range of solutions ACTION Business and distribution Development Retail The Netherlands project, their understanding of our expectations d’Azur provided us with comprehensive support and extent of support offered by Team Côte d’Azur. and the tailored response to our requirements to facilitate us setting up in the area. Throughout We were able to benefit from genuine support by Services for businesses / greatly facilitated the implementation process the pandemic, we have remained informed of obtaining the information we needed and by being AMX Support GmbH Transport, Storage Development Austria Services for individuals and allowed me to focus on the challenges of all the support schemes available for tourism put in touch with key players in the French Riviera’s developing Sempack.” businesses and regarding support for their digital ecosystem. We received sound advice in terms of AVISTO Software and IT services Expansion R&D, Engineering, Design France transformation in particular.» human resources and in the choice of our premises. WENAEL REGNIER FOUNDER AND MANAGER OF SEMPACK, CÉDRIC LOPEZ BOSCH ELECTRONICS Car manufacturer and supplier Expansion R&D, Engineering, Design Germany CHARLES GOMBERT CEO OF SEMCO S.A.M. MANAGER REGIONDO IN FRANCE FOUNDER OF EZUS

CODASIP Electronic components Development R&D, Engineering, Design Czech Republic

Services for businesses / ÉCOLE 42 Other service activities Development France Services for individuals Consulting, engineering and operational services EXPERIS EXECUTIVE Expansion Services for businesses United States for companies Consulting, engineering and operational services Services for businesses / FED FINANCE Development France for companies Services for individuals Services for businesses / GENERALI Financial, banking and insurance services Investment Italy Services for individuals Area of activity: Real estate Area of activity: Education IBM France LAB Software and IT services Expansion R&D, Engineering, Design United States VERRECCHIA LE WAGON Nice Nice Consulting, engineering and operational services Services for businesses / KERBOAT SERVICES Development France VERRECCHIA, A SPECIALIST IN TECH IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WITH A NEW for companies Services for individuals THE CONSTRUCTION OF CUT STONE CODING SCHOOL ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA BUILDINGS, ESTABLISHES ITS PRESENCE K-WAY Textiles, industrial textiles, clothing and accessories Development Retail Italy IN THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH THE “Le Wagon, an international coding school OPENING OF AN OFFICE IN NICE specialising in short courses on data science MEDINFO INTERNATIONAL and web development, has opened its new site Software and IT services Expansion Policy centre Italy HEMOSERVICE “Verrecchia, a leader in real estate development in in Nice. With 43 sites in 25 countries and over solid and load-bearing stone, has long been keen 10,000 students trained across the world since NAUTICHANDLER Energy, recycling, and other outsourced services Development Retail Spain to establish itself on the French Riviera. This has 2014, Le Wagon is the international leader in short been achieved with its subsidiary VERRECCHIA bootcamp-style courses. The school will start its first MÉDITERRANÉE which already has projects on the Okko Hôtels Hotel trade, tourism and restaurants Development Retail France data science course in Nice at the end of the first market. We have been delighted to be able to rely semester in 2021.” on the help of Team Côte d’Azur in ensuring our SMOOD Smart objects, equipment, industries and services Expansion R&D, Engineering, Design Switzerland success in setting up in the area.” MATHIEU BONFILS CO-FOUNDER AND CEO Services for businesses / SOA PEOPLE Software and IT services Takeover Belgium CYRIL MONCELET Services for individuals MEDITERRANEAN BRANCH MANAGER

URBAN OUTFITTERS Retail and distribution Development Retail United Kingdom

Consulting, engineering and operational services Services for businesses / WORKING SPACE FACTORY Development France for companies Services for individuals

18 19 ICT ECO-TECHNOLOGY Team Côte d’Azur in action LUXEMBOURG ICT Spring Europe DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND INTIATIVES IN 2020 GERMANY SMART CITY REAL E-World Energy & Water ESTATE UNITED KINGDOM NORDIC COUNTRIES Digital Business Speed-Dating Futurebuild (London) The Business Booster A Smart & Clean Ocean (Oslo) Fintech - AI Mobility (London ) Electronica FINTECH MOBILITY/ Slush (Helsinki) AUTOMOTIVE Digital Health prospective actions Digital Fintech-Mobility AI prospective actions CANADA

Regional Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur HEALTH MULTI-SECTOR Multi-sector Initiative Collision (Toronto) Startupfest (Montreal) Movin’On (Montreal)

UNITED STATES JAPAN Summer Summit (San Francisco) Semicon Japan Cleantech Interactive “Innovating for résilience” (San Francisco) Bio Japan (Tokyo) BIO International Convention (San Diego) Enrich “Tech Race vs COVID-19” (Californie) Plug & Play Smart Cities (Californie) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Joules Accelerator - “Net zero Journey” (Caroline du Nord) Smarter Mobility Europe (Dubaï) Consumer Electronic Show (Las Vegas) Smarter Mobility World (Dubaï)

ISRAËL

PORTUGAL Ecomotion annual Investors Event (Tel Aviv) Ecomotion 2020 Mobility Innovation (Tel Aviv) The Future Cities (Braga) Web Summit (Lisbon)

SPAIN

Smart City Expo World Congress (Barcelone) ITALY

Blue Economy Summit (Gênes)

FRENCH RIVIERA - PACA

KEY FIGURES Ipem () Ageing Fit (Nice) PARIS AND ÎLE-DE-FRANCE National Forum of Eco-Enterprises 58 development and Ever (Monaco) France Biotech Health The Next Mobility & Energy Online promotion INITIATIVES PROVINCES Summit DSC 2020 Europe () Hello Tomorrow Global Summit completed Economic Morning EuroMaritime () Medfit (Strasbourg) Ecotech Energy Meeting Mipim Proptech Paris European Forum for Energy 41 DIGITALLY Healthtech (Bordeaux) European Mobility Expo Smart Mobility (Marseille) Day of talks 17 IN-PERSON Bim World The Smart City In Mediterranean French-German E-Health Autonomy Digital territories (Aix-en-Provence) Panorama France Healthtech AI For Health Big Data Corp Paris AI Paris Corp Paris Fintech Forum Global Industry

20 21 Actions undertaken by Team Côte d’Azur in the areas of expertise present on the French Riviera

IT - DIGITAL AREA OF EXPERTISE

KEY FIGURES

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initiatives carried out decisions to settle new investment projects identified 2020 remains a year dominated by segment and adapt the business (digital services companies) are investor uncertainty, but one where development strategy in the Digital showing a drop in turnover of changes in funding have taken IT sector: 4.2%. n Cyber security represents a Self-driving vehicles are expected The Covid-19 pandemic and the place which will have a lasting The SMACS (Social-Mobility- market of $180 billion (forecast to account for 52% of the global general uncertainty which we n Software, Cybersecurity and impact on the location strategies of Analytics-Cloud) remain the market of $200 billion in 2021 - statista. fleet by 2024. The success are experiencing are disrupting Smart Vehicles were identified external investors. drivers, with net growth estimated com). The cybersecurity market, of this sector will rest on 2 the programme of innovation of as ‘priority’ sectors with high at €900 million in 2020 - a growth particularly in the areas of internet key points which are also our manufacturers and equipment potential and for which the region In the Digital IT sector, Team of 6.4% compared to 2019. The security, ID and AI, is expected to region’s strengths: the use of suppliers by pushing them to has significant advantages. These Côte d’Azur has deployed remote cloud remains the leader, with a strengthen in 2021. an ecosystem of services and re-prioritise their developments. areas were heavily researched actions by relying heavily on two market of €6.7 billion and growth investment in software skills. Tech companies, on the other in 2020 and will be developed in drivers which are strong assets of 12.2% compared to 2019. hand, have emerged strengthened 2021. n Vehicle connectivity is central of the Fench Riviera and which Digital services, online security to the transformation of the Since 2015, investment has been and have significant investment will become essential to the n The digital and software and home entertainment are the automotive sector, with a market growing strongly, both in M&A and resources at their disposal which attractiveness of the region in the sector is proving to be less greatest winners of this crisis, with of $100 billion today which is R&D, and strategic partnerships will further increase their presence future - namely the talents and affected by the Covid-19 health reported sales growth of 50% to expected to grow to $500 billion dedicated to the various connected on the market. expertise of local ecosystems. crisis than expected, with a drop 80% according to the market for by 2035 (AT Kearney), with half vehicle markets are multiplying in turnover estimated at 4.6% in the first half of 2020. of the operators coming from the (microprocessors, self-driving The close network that the French 2020. A growth of 1% is expected automotive sector and half from vehicles and ADAS, car-sharing, Riviera region has created between during 2021, but this recovery new entrants in applications and cloud platforms, etc.). Each of industry, research and academia remains limited and depends on associated active safety services the twelve market segments has played a major role in its how the health crisis evolves. and systems which make up the smart vehicle success. (CAP GEMINI 2019). segment is growing, with top lines The situation varies from one estimated at between €20 and €40 Important business intelligence occupation to another: software billion each year. work carried out by Team Côte companies are doing better and d’Azur at the start of the year are expected to grow by 0.3% has made it possible to better compared to 2019, while DSCs

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business development decisions to settle new investment actions carried out projects identified

Mobile telecommunications our planned activities but for Fintechs are emerging as a represent a mature sector with which the region does not have growing but consolidating market lower growth potential. However, significant assets. These are areas with a drop in funds raised in 2019 the region has much to offer this to be strengthened in our planned and the emergence of new growth sector. Team Côte d’Azur will be activities for 2021. segments following the payments seizing any opportunities which segment. France has many arise in the sector in 2021. The AI market has entered a phase strengths to enable it to become of active growth in both the B2C an international Fintech hub: a The 5G market is expected and B2B segments. Indeed, most strong culture of finance, venture to contribute more than $13 forecasts agree on an explosion capital which is now available, a trillion to the overall industry of the AI market in the coming unique structure for dialogue and turnover worldwide by 2035, but years and its profound impact on support for professionals in the stakeholders are expected to our communities. Tractica reports sector, and strong skills in data experience a low turnover. Our that AI is expected to generate science. region is not one of the European nearly €89.8 billion by 2025, up Our participation in the international delegation of economic development agencies at the EWorld trade fair clusters in this particular area. from just €4.8 billion in 2017. This (in the presence of the Mayor of Essen). corresponds to an average annual The post-pandemic outlook is rate of increase of almost 45%. The first initiatives for 2020 took high level of exposure for start-ups events thanks to the new digital of an increase of 3% in 2021. place in-person (E-World Essen, seeking investors and expansion. format, Team Côte d’Azur The gradual roll-out of 5G should Key technology present in the FutureBuild London) before This also explains the exceptionally broadened its development sustain the growth of the sector in Nice Côte d’Azur region include: everyone experienced, as in all high number of initiatives made initiatives to include the Bluetech the long-term. Autonomous Systems, Machine sectors, a tsunami of cancelled by Team Côte d’Azur in this area segments, in line with the Learning, Deep Learning, Neural events and engagements. in 2020. development of this sector in our AI applications in mobility and Networks, Image/Vision, Language region (see below). Fintech (positioning resulting from Recognition, Robotics with In a subsequent step, the events We have observed a slight our Brexit-oriented strategy since applications in health and mobility were quickly rescheduled in a slowdown in the flow of qualified 2020 was marked by the 2018) are placed as ‘challenging’ (including self-driving vehicles/ digital format. The main reason projects and leads and, as a emergence of investment sectors with strong potential in Smart Cities) for this resilience and flexibility result, a clear decrease in the projects in the ‘Sustainable is that the Cleantech trade fairs scale of projects in terms of Mobility’ segments in line are usually medium-sized events projected hiring, which indicates with the region’s development compared to those of other areas greatly reduced risk-taking by project around ‘Smart Mobility’. of expertise. This even led some investors. This was seen in particular in organisers to increase the number rapidly developing ‘Hydrogen’ of webinars in order to continue to Given the situation and the technology and the ‘Bluetech’ support the sector and maintain a increased ease of access to segments. We will have a variable impact depending on the key players in 2021. Uncertainty prevails: robo-advisors and other Fintech which generate revenue from transactions seem to be under threat. On the other hand, companies positioned in financial security or cyber security in finance could do well. In addition to the major ‘Green Tech’ and ‘Smart City’ segments, Team Côte d’Azur will be extending its business development efforts in 2021 to the new Bluetech segments.

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SERVICES AREA OF EXPERTISE HEALTHTECH AREA OF EXPERTISE

KEY FIGURES KEY FIGURES

9 6 61 11 8 65

business development decisions to settle new investment business development decisions to settle new investment actions carried out projects identified actions carried out projects identified

The year 2020 was certainly Team Côte d’Azur took part in Team Côte d’Azur took part in the In 2020, we grouped the format, with an extension of Despite the crisis caused by the an unusual year for businesses 11 events, 4 of which were in Bio convention online. activities of the ‘services’ and the opening period or this even Covid-19 pandemic, projects in involved in health. According to an person. It is worth noting that As a result, it was able to meet ‘multi-segment’ sectors under being changed into a long-term the field of tourism services and in internal survey of our established making an online appointment is with 13 companies and qualify 2 this heading in order to gain subscription. ‘Traveltech’ in particular were not companies, the Covid pandemic more complex than in person. This projects to set up in the region. This a better understanding of the adversely affected in 2020. was a significant growth driver can be explained by the fact that year, for the first time, Team Côte activities carried out as a whole. A record number of projects for some. In contrast, for others it business leaders are inundated d’Azur was able to take part in the We saw physical events in these in the services segments were meant that their activity ceased. with requests and are therefore Hello Tomorrow Global Summit segments change into a digital qualified in 2020. However, France still remains more selective. In conjunction with event. This event welcomes over very attractive for businesses stakeholders in the ecosystem, 3,500 visitors from around the world from abroad thanks to the Team Côte d’Azur was able to working in the area of Deeptech. creation of funds for ground- support the set-up of 2 American This event resulted in 6 meetings breaking innovations in AI/medical companies within the framework and the identification of 2 investment diagnostics. France is now second of ‘Opération Californie’: projects. only to the UK market in terms of n Tag N track allows products such Given the current and continuing situation, we anticipate an increase in investment funding raised for healthcare. as drugs/biological samples to be projects in the area of e-Services and Traveltech in particular in 2021. tracked using RFID technology. It The recovery plan for the health targets companies specialising in sector involves an investment of cell therapy where traceability is over €25 billion over the next 10 paramount. years. This is an important driver in our business development n Personal Strengh corporation strategy. which has a project for a wellness centre for people with neurological problems such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

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BUSINESS REAL ESTATE AREA OF EXPERTISE

KEY FIGURES

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sites in Nice sites in site in site in Côte d’Azur Sophia Antipolis Pays de Lérins Riviera Française Structuring initiatives

7 471 m2 3 389 m2 2 682 m2 1 400 m2 involving Bluetech

rented of which is office space of which is business space of which is retail space The French Riviera is ranked in the carried out a mapping study of the and reception areas for companies world’s top 10 and is one of the key players in this sector of regional in the ports of Vauban and Gallice. most popular destinations in the excellence with the aim of putting The propertyFRENCHE RIVIE sectorRA MARKET /is OFFICE an SPACE essential to promote business real estate world for tourists. It is ranked 3rd forward structuring suggestions. The ‘Gallice 21’ project, with COMMERCES DE CENTRE VILLE part of TeamPrix moyenCôte à la location d’Azur’s initiatives such as Nice Côte d’Azur Fourchette de prix par m² / an / HT / HC 2 000€ - 2 500€ NICE globally as regards its facilities The Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of investment totalling €16 million promotional1 600€ - 2 200€ activity and is a major and Sophia Antipolis. The agency 1 200€ - 1 800€ 1 000€ - 1 400€ for yachts and cruise ships thanks Commerce & Industry is in charge over 15 years, will make it possible driver of economic development.800€ - 1 200€ was also able to take part in the FRENCHE RIVIERA MARKET / OFFICE SPACE € 2019 BAROMETER € € 400€ - 600€ MÉTROPOLE € € Propel By MIPIM trade fair in to its world-class infrastructure - of the ambitious ‘Vauban 21’ project to offer a real fab lab of innovation, BY THE FRENCH RIVIERA CHARTE OF VOLUME VOLUME GRASSE NICE CÔTE D’AZUR € 2 OF TRANSACTION OF TRANSACTIONS 8 144 m2 19 929 m WWW.INVESTINCOTEDAZUR.COM COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CLUB in m² PRIME (LUXE) PRIME EMPLACEMENT 1 EMPLACEMENT 1 BIS EMPLACEMENT 1 BIS EMPLACEMENT 2 par exemple : Rue de Paradis Avenue Jean Médecin Rue Masséna Rue Alphonse Karr Rue de la Liberté Rue de France 59 869 WithinAvenue de Verdun the contextRue Longchamps of close September 2020. 44 826 47 688 whose investment programme is 42 921 the region boasts Nice harbour and with accommodation available for 40 574 5 000€ - 8 000€ 42 921 m² CANNES FRENCH RIVIERA MARKET / OFFICES in 2019 collaboration with public and Vauban harbour in Antibes, which worth €135 million over 25 years key players in the ‘Bluetech’ sector 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 CANNES 8 149 m2 € € CHARTE OF VOLUME VOLUME OTHER MÉTROPOLE SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS 2 000 - 2 500 1st hand 2nd hand 1 277 m2 NICE CÔTE D’AZUR 6 729 m2 private stakeholders in the region, As is the case every year, Team Côte OF TRANSACTION OF TRANSACTIONS 26 858 m2 in m² 75 802 is the top marina in Europe. and whose key areas of focus are: from 2021. € 1 000€ - 1 400€ 1 000€ - 1 500€ 65 025 56 260 the agency supports developers, d’Azur conducted the ‘Immobilier WWW.INVESTINCOTEDAZUR.COM 48 682 65 025 m² 600€ - 1 000€ 42 469 7% 7% 500€ - 800€ in 2019 € MÉTROPOLE SOPHIA n NICE CÔTE D’AZUR ANTIPOLIS The French Riviera as a In 2020, Team Côte d’Azur investors and€ users€ to identify€ € d’Entreprise Côte d’Azur’ business

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 RATE OF RETURN AREA AVAILABLE (06) PRIME (LUXE) PRIME EMPLACEMENT 1 EMPLACEMENT 1 BIS EMPLACEMENT 1 BIS EMPLACEMENT 2 par exemple : Croisette Rue d’Antibes Rue Hoche SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS 45 000 m² Rue d’Antibes Commandant André Rue Meynadier 1st hand 2nd hand 36 890 m2 (1st hand et 2nd hand) solutions adapted to their needs survey which consolidates data Based on this positioning local benchmark in the Mediterranean for launched a campaign to promote

COMMERCES DE PÉRIPHÉRIE Prix moyen à la location RENT PURCHASES Fourchette de prix par m² / an / HT / HC Price range per m² about the office and business Price range per m²/ year / exl VAT / excl expenses and/or their strategies. and regional institutions are taking ports of the 3rd millennium. these structuring activities at 5,2% 6% 200€ - 450€ 1 800€ MÉTROPOLE SOPHIA 120€ 120€ 120€ 1 800€ 230€ - 300€ NICE CÔTE D’AZUR ANTIPOLIS 110€ € 180€ - 300€ 180€ - 300€ 180€ - 280€ property market. 110 MEMBRES DU CLUB DE L’IMMOBILIER D’ENTREPRISE AZURÉEN 1 600€ action to structure a ‘Bluetech’ n The French Riviera as a place for the EuroMaritime trade fair in 100€ 1 500€ 1 400€ RATE OF RETURN AREA AVAILABLE (06) 90€ 90€ 88 000 m² 85€ (1st hand et 2nd hand) 80€ Even though the major commercial 1 200€ 1 200€ € 70€ 70€ € € € ecosystem focused on innovation experimenting with new business Marseille, the Blue Economy € € € 1 000 1 000 60€

€ € property fairs, such as MIPIM and 50 800 RENT PURCHASES New or refurbished Price range per m²/ year / exl VAT / excl expenses Price range per m² SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS* MÉTROPOLE NICE SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS* MÉTROPOLE NICE ST LAURENT DU VAR ANTIBES CANNES MANDELIEU VILLENEUVE LOUBET NICE *parking included CÔTE D’AZUR Second hand *parking included CÔTE D’AZUR Zone Cap 3000 Zone de Carrefour Les Tourrades RN 7 Lingostière (hors centre commercial) in the French Riviera. technology. Summit in Genoa, the ‘A Smart & 260€ 3 500€ SIMI, could not take place because 240€ 3 200€ 3 200€ € 3 000€ 3 000€ 220€ 225 210€ 2 800€ 2 800€ TEAM COTE D'AZUR_barometre_FR.indd 3-4 17/02/2020 16:55 200€ 200€ 200€ n € 2 500€ 2 500€ ’ French-Norwegian 195 The French Riviera as a place Clean Ocean 190€ of the pandemic, Team Côte d’Azur 180€ 160€ 2 000€

140€ 1 600€ 1 500€ 1 500€ 120€ 120€ maintained links digitally with all In line with the ‘Opération which is open to international e-forum and in Canada in order to TEAM CÔTE D’AZUR - 400, Promenade des Anglais BP 3185 - 06204 NICE Cedex 3 110€ 100€ 1 000€ Tél. : +33 4 92 17 51 51 - [email protected] - investincotedazur.com New or refurbished SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS* MÉTROPOLE NICE SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS* MÉTROPOLE NICE *parking included CÔTE D’AZUR Second hand *parking included CÔTE D’AZUR stakeholders in the property chain d’Intérêt Régional’ as outlined companies in the ‘Bluetech’ sector. promote them to foreign investors.

TEAM COTE D'AZUR_barometre_FR.indd 1-2 17/02/2020 16:55 by ‘Région Sud PACA’ and led by local agency risingSUD under the As a result, this places the focus banner of ‘Économie de la Mer’, on a technology park dedicated to the ‘Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur’ the yachting value chain, with a site Property engineering is one of the services offered by Team Côte d’Azur to help businesses in their setting- up process. In 2020, Team Côte d’Azur was involved in the following real estate transactions of the year: Regiondo, Arkose, Exakis Nélite, Osantys, Parfum Direct, Semco...

28 29 Promotion The Team Côte d’Azur agency in 2020 A team which supports businesses 1 +10% +25% +52,8% investing in the French Riviera

new website increase in followers increase in visitors coming increase in visitors from on social networks from the Paris region since France since the launch the launch of the new website of the new website

REINVENT YOUR (BUSINESS) LIFE IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA PHILIPPE PRADAL PHILIPPE SERVETTI SOPHIE MUSCAT President Team Côte d’Azur CEO Team Côte d’Azur General Secretary

The French Riviera has always been known throughout the world for the beauty of its scenery and its gentle pace of life. Several key players in the digital world, eco tech and life sciences have chosen Sophia Antipolis or the Nice Écovallée to establish their expertise and grow their businesses. Follow in the footsteps of Amadeus, IBM, Symphony, Bosch, Lundbeck, Symantec, Communigate, SAP and many others and choose the French Riviera, where you will find an unbeatable sense of well-being at work. Photos : F. Gibrat - IStock. Photos : F.

investincotedazur.com

We are noticing an increasing Our communications have clients and to register with the JEAN-FRANÇOIS CHAPPERON JENYFER CLAUSTRES CYRIL DARY PATRICIA LAY number of visitors from France been extended to all our media, platform. Head of IT Projects Head of Communication & Marketing Head of Cleantech & Services Head of Life Science & Cosmetics Projects [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] who are looking to relocate and including our website (creation leave Paris in a large number of of a dedicated Covid-19 The aim of this platform is to cases. This can be explained by page), social networks and create a link between companies the Covid-19 pandemic and the newsletters. Through these already settled in the region and ensuing lockdowns. channels, we have highlighted the those looking to settle, to be a Within the context of this unusual successes achieved by institutions reference point highlighting the crisis, we have reviewed our and local economic players in vibrancy of the local ecosystem strategy so that our aims are response to the crisis, underlining and to enable contact between carried out in the most suitable their innovation, creativity and future settlers and Team Côte way and as closely as possible. ability to adapt. d’Azur for their business projects. We have passed on information We have been more proactive from our supporters to inform As part of the strategy adopted with our posts on social our audiences about the basic and in line with new uses networks and mailings (with the health and economic issues to resulting from the Covid-19 number of the week video, sharing be aware of and have regularly pandemic, the agency’s interviews with companies who supplied information to enable promotional work has included have settled in the region, etc.) in ALEXANDRA MALIALIN PHILIPPE METAIS MICHÈLE OLTRA SYLVAIN ROUGET the planning of any future steps. putting a new website online order to give greater visibility to Head of Local Networks Head of Real Estate Executive Assistant Head of Business Development This information has been useful, which makes it easier to make our activities and our aims during [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] regulatory and supportive. appointments with prospective this unusual year.

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