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 Setting up in Haute-Savoie 
 

Bordering Italy and Switzerland, the Department of Haute Savoie is situated in the north east of the Rhône-Alpes Region, the second most important region in France in terms of its economy and university commitment. A genuine centre of exchange par excellence, a European crossroads of the first order, the Department benefits from its close proximity to the Geneva urban area with its international dynamism.

At the centre of international exchange

 

. 3 nearby airports :
- Genève Cointrin (60 international destinations)
- Lyon St-Exupéry
- Annecy Haute-Savoie
. 4 HiSpeed Train stations
. 180 km of motorway


Quality sites in a protected environment
 

. Business park list


Cross-border dynamism
 

. The origins of CERN and WEB
. Cultural and international relations with Switzerland


Innovation & Technology
 

. Thésame: a network of experts available for companies working in innovation, research, mechanotronics and management Research & Development
. Targeted higher education
. Innovating


Economic partners in direct contact with companies
 

The Departmental Economic Agency, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber of Trades, local development organisations and local initiative platforms are available to assist in your company's integration. Local developers help orient your initiatives and support your projects.


Every employment pool is well supported :

. Geneva: Economy and Development Department
. Chablais: Chablais Léman Development
. The Arve Valley: SIDEMVA
. Annecy Basin: Annecy Urban District Authority
. Faverges Basin: SIVOM in Faverges
. Albanais :
       Rumilly Town Community
       Alby sur Chéran Area Town Community