An international and scientific metropolis
European Capital of Innovation 2026, Grenoble is constantly reinventing the future. Here, laboratories, universities and companies work together to make the world of tomorrow.
Showroom MINATEC © Pierre Jayet
European Capital of Innovation 2026
2nd French regional research centre with 25,000 researchers, 5 major European instruments (ILL, ESRF), 8 national research organisations (CEA), 5 clusters.
Grenoble campus © Pierre Jayet
CEA LETI © Pierre Jayet
A young and qualified population
More than 65,000 students including 9,000 international.
2nd most attractive French city for students (2016)
5th favourite city for executives (2014)
Land of excellences and innovation
In the heart of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (2nd greatest French economic region, 8th European) and 5 major competitiveness clusters (Minalogic, Lyon Biopôle, Tenerrdis, Axelera, ViaMeca), the Grenoble-Alpes Metropole is today one of the most innovative European territories in sectors such as micro and nanotechnologies, software, life sciences, energy ...
Organising your event in Grenoble Alpes, is putting innovation at the forefront.
