Cities of Innovation: Nice
Key indicators
ICT Infrastructure
Network coverage
Alternative network availability (Full coverage expected by 2020)
Local, national and international transport links
International destinations (Nice Cote d’Azur Airport)
Nice train station
— Nice port has quick and easy access to Marseille international port
University links and access to talent
Students (University of Nice-Sophia)
International students
— 20% Acceleration and technology transfer society in University of Nice-Sophia Partnerships between firms, startups and University of Nice- Sophia labs Sophia Antipolis technological cluster is a key player
Costs and availability of workspace
Co-working spaces
City support for start-ups and SMEs
Business incubator
Events
Financial support and access to investors & accelerators
Regional funds
Accelerators
— Entrepreneurship support for emerging startups — Local funds to support innovation — Attractiveness agency with fiscal incentives