A city of excellence

Capital of Brittany, the DNA of Rennes metropolis shines throughout all Europe. Economically attractive, a growing research and higher education activity, a wide cultural influence all contribute to an impressive quality of life. The Rennes area has an unemployment rate 2 percentage points lower than the national average, and is third in French GDP rankings. Discover our economic sectors of excellence.

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The digital future is in Brittany

Published on June 26, 2019

3D images, fixed and mobile networks, the internet of the future and more; in Brittany, the digital industry is establishing some areas of v...

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From the automotive industry towards sustainable mobility

Published on June 27, 2019

The mobility challenges in Brittany have found a rich land of industrial know-how and R &D competencies. Around Rennes, there grows some...

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Ship building and boat building: a head for innovation

Published on June 26, 2019

Benefiting from 2,700 km of coastline, Brittany is the natural leader in the French Naval and Marine Industry. Ship building and repair is o...

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Defence and cybersecurity : a tradition of excellence

Published on July 1, 2019

Historically naval territory, Brittany is one of the major players in national defence. Building on high-tech expertise, a network of over 5...

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Biotechnology: a historical expertise

Published on July 1, 2019

Brittany ranks third among French regions in the field of biotechnology. This is no luck: the region is a strong major player in France in t...

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A leading economic fabric

Published on June 26, 2019

Rennes is the beating heart of the Brittany economy. It is here that research efforts see the light of day, where various technologies disti...

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Medicine of the future: focus on technology

Published on June 27, 2019

As the French leader in health technologies, imaging and eHealth, and with a unique expertise in biotechnology, Brittany bridges the divide...

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Large scale marine energy laboratory

Published on July 1, 2019

With a fantastic coastline and a remarkable range of skills in universities and companies, Brittany is the French leader of marine renewable...

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Ecological-industries: the environment as a vehicle for development

Published on June 27, 2019

By its geographical position and its economy, Brittany has always had to anticipate environmental and energy challenges. There is no questio...

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Agribusiness : Brittany, champion of Europe

Published on July 10, 2019

Brittany is the leading French agricultural region and also the top agribusiness region in Europe. Quantity and quality. A high-performance...

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