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Strasbourg and its region are a shining example of dynamism. Come and fill up on europtimism !

Europtimist is a driver of projects and ambition. europtimism is the rallying point of all the region’s economic stakeholders, a fertile laboratory for innovation and sparkling new ideas and a focus for exchanges.

Europtimist means curiosity, creativity and the determination to move forward. It is the all-embracing catalyst that turns initial ideas into concrete projects, raw talent into value creation and promising experiments into tangible achievements

Experience europtimism’s unique ability for creating growth opportunities and driving a climate that encourages entrepreneurship, within a highly attractive, fast-moving region

Europtimism- it's inventing tomorrow today.

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PARTNERS

SOPREMA

worldwide leader in membrane waterproofing systems, insulation and revegetation
www.soprema.fr

Port autonome de Strasbourg

the Port of Strasbourg, an indispensable part of the lower Rhine infrastructure
www.strasbourg.port.fr

University

the largest single university in France, over 43,000 students
http://www.unistra.fr/index.php?id=unistra_en

Région

the regional council, an institution serving Alsace
www.region-alsace.eu

CCI

serving 36,000 companies in the manufacturing and service sectors
www.strasbourg.cci.fr

Biovalley

The European tri-national Health-Pharma biocluster
alsace-biovalley.com/fr/Homepage-186.html

CG 67

the general counsel of the Bas-Rhin Department, offering solidarity and closeness to its inhabitants
www.bas-rhin.fr

CMA

a complete information source for craft industries, from apprenticeships to acquiring a business
www.cm-alsace.fr

Crédit mutuel

a mutual bank serving SMEs and innovation
www.creditmutuel.fr
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Strasbourg has every reason to be europtimistic…

Setting up in Strasbourg means benefiting from the drive and energy of europtimism:

• A metropolis with a catchment area of 6 million inhabitants, right in the centre of Europe. The region boasts a highly qualified, productive workforce, which makes it the leading export region in France, with over 1200 international companies.

• Strasbourg has the excellent connections a successful business environment requires, with the north-south and east-west TGV high-speed train lines, 7 international airports within immediate reach and the Rhine, the main European transport waterway.

• Strasbourg is Europe's decision-making centre, with the seat of the European Parliament and the Council of Europe. Strasbourg is also home to a large number of European and international institutions, consulates and embassies.

• The University of Strasbourg is a symbol of Excellence, with over 43,000 students, 21% of whom are from outside France. It has received 9 awards as part of the French government’s Investing in the Future programme, resulting in research related grants amounting to over €930 million.

• Research is based on the region‘s 5 competitiveness clusters and the development and transfer of technology to business, which helps drive innovation, competences and competitiveness.

Key figures

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  • 1st-ranked region in Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations to visit in the world.

  • 1st-ranked French region for foreign students

  • 1st-ranked French region for exports

  • 2nd-ranked French region for scientific publications and 2nd-ranked region for attracting foreign researchers

  • GDP per inhabitant among the top 4 in France

  • 1st-ranked region for direct foreign investment over the last 25 years and 4th over the last 15 years

  • One of 3 major banking centres in France

  • 1st-ranked French city for welcoming foreign residents, according to a European Commission survey.

  • 2nd most business-friendly French city, according to a recent COFACE survey

  • Strasbourg has the 2nd- largest diplomatic presence in France

  • Port of Strasbourg, the 2nd-largest French river port

  • Largest cycle-track network in France

  • Strasbourg, the European capital and seat of major European institutions

  • Largest tram network in France

  • The largest university in France, with 43,000 students

  • 930 million euros in grants under the French government's Investing in the Future programme as a reward for the excellence of its university.

  • Ranked 7th in the Ernst&Young attractiveness rankings for France

  • Leading French city (after Paris) in German institution BBSR’s ranking of the political, economic, historical and linguistic aspects of urban metropolises.

  • A bridge away from Germany

  • 9 projects selected under the French government's Investing in the Future programme (PIA)

1st-ranked region in Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations to visit in the world.

1st-ranked French region for exports

2nd-ranked French region for scientific publications and 2nd-ranked region for attracting foreign researchers

GDP per inhabitant among the top 4 in France

1st-ranked region for direct foreign investment over the last 25 years and 4th over the last 15 years

1st-ranked French city for welcoming foreign residents, according to a European Commission survey.

Largest cycle-track network in France

Largest tram network in France

The largest university in France, with 43,000 students

• Strasbourg has a professional, open mindset and a warm personality, which will help your company develop and stage successful events. The city is continually seeking to enhance its facilities and create new tools for the business meetings of tomorrow.

• trasbourg has a generous character - the city is opening up to its German neighbour, while its changing face is seeing more housing, more services and office facilities with the new international business district and eco-districts offering a modern, comfortable expansion.

• The city is ranked the 2nd most business-friendly city in France according to a recent COFACE survey. Strasbourg offers the drive which helps you achieve your projects and find the partners to help you with your growth

• Here you will find an ideal living environment : a city with a fantastic quality of life, a rich culture and heritage, wonderful surroundings and a joie de vivre that in no small way reflects the city's enviable reputation for gastronomic excellence!

These are just a few of the reasons why you should come and be a Europtimist with us, here in Strasbourg !

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The brand “Strasbourg the europtimist”

Strasbourg is a city bursting with life and enterprise. It wants to mark out its territory and express its unique position in Europe.

With its boundless skills, expertise and talents, Strasbourg the European has much to offer and it wants the world to know!

Why a brand?

Strasbourg the europtimist, is a strong, unifying brand which symbolises the diversity of the city's economic stakeholders and their values: the Europe of many peoples, the crossroads of knowledge, entrepreneurship, creativity, inventiveness, confidence in the future and ambition. Strasbourg, a highly attractive city for expanding and, for living and investing in.

Why this brand?

Strasbourg the europtimist represents these values: its finely rounded curves show a generous, free, open and positive brand. Red and green combine to show the optimistic, ecological, entrepreneurial and dynamic character of the city. The superimposed dots illustrate growth and channeled, well-controlled energy, audacity, drive and imagination. The exclamation mark is a statement of these values, and can be seen both in the second “I” and in the cascading circles.

How you too can spread the europtimist message

The “Strasbourg the europtimist” brand is central to the promotion campaign led by public and private sector stakeholders within the region. If you also want to play your part in boosting the image of Strasbourg both nationally and internationally, enhancing its appeal and becoming a cheerleader for your city, you can do the following:
  • Download the graphic tools and make free use of the brand (there is no selection committee, but you are asked to use the brand in line with its visual identity and for the purpose of promoting the city).
  • Become a member of the “circle of europtimists “ and be part of the strategic workgroups tasked to set out, prioritise and structure collective actions for promoting Strasbourg.
The CUS (The Strasbourg City Council) is the coordinator of the process and as such is the central contact.
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