An Innovative Ecosystem for Biotechnology

Situated just 30 km from Paris in Île-de-France, Essonne, Genopole stands out as a pioneering hub for innovation in biotechnology. It supports a diverse range of academic laboratories and companies specializing in health, foodtech, greentech, agrotech, biomaterials, and bioenergy. With its comprehensive real estate options ranging from 12 m² to over 1000 m², Genopole offers a strategic location for developing biotech projects.

Genopole in Numbers:

• 66 companies
• 17 academic laboratories
• 24 shared technological platforms
• 1000 state-of-the-art equipment

Pépinière Genopole: The Ideal Incubator for Your Biotech Startup

In collaboration with CCI Essonne, the Genopole nursery provides an optimal environment for biotech startups. Offering spaces from 12 m² to 80 m², it features laboratories and offices designed to meet the specific needs of biotechnology research. Facilities include standard and L2 laboratories, equipped with essential amenities such as benches, furnished offices, meeting rooms, and advanced scientific and technical equipment.

Hôtel d'Entreprises Genopole : Flexible Spaces to Support Your Growth

The Genopole business hotel, spanning a 30,000 m² business park, offers modular spaces starting from 80 m² to meet the evolving needs of companies. The infrastructure includes L1 and L2 laboratories with benches, hoods, and specialized air treatment systems.

Additional Benefits for Companies:

• Cold and freezer rooms
• Equipped laundries (autoclave, washer, oven, purified water)
• Nitrogen storage and other shared equipment
• Shared spaces (cafeteria, meeting rooms, break rooms)
• Shared services (mail, cleaning, waste management)
• Enhanced security and high-speed internet access

Future Projects: Cube and GENOLIFE

Genopole is anticipating the future needs of the biotech sector with two major projects: Cube and GENOLIFE. Scheduled for delivery in 2025, Cube will provide bioproduction companies with the opportunity to establish a GMP-compliant production tool swiftly. GENOLIFE, expected in 2026, will offer functional and modular workspaces tailored to the evolving needs of R&D, bioproduction, and testing companies.

Strategic Benefits of Establishing Your Business at Genopole

Genopole offers numerous advantages within a dynamic and innovative ecosystem:

Collaboration and Networking

Proximity to numerous companies and academic laboratories fosters opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, creating an environment conducive to innovation and research advancement.

Visibility

Your company will gain increased visibility through inclusion in the biocluster's company directory on the Genopole website, enhancing your credibility and reputation among potential partners.

Access to Funding

Genopole identifies national and European project calls and connects you with key public funding actors (such as Bpifrance and the Île-de-France Region). The annual Partnering Week event provides opportunities to meet private investors, facilitating project financing.

Market Acceleration

Genopole's Program Managers represent you at national and international biotechnology conferences, offering valuable visibility and commercial development opportunities on a global scale.

Apogeebio Grants

Genopole offers Apogeebio grants, covering up to 24 months of salary for a young post-doctoral researcher and providing career monitoring and support for hosting foreign researchers, thus strengthening your research team.

State-of-the-Art Equipment

An annual call for projects by Genopole funds the acquisition of shared equipment, enabling your company to access the latest technological tools.

Access to Technological Platforms

Genopole provides privileged access to 24 shared technological platforms, supporting your research and development projects with advanced equipment. More details are available on the Genopole website: Technological Platforms.

By choosing Genopole, your company benefits from top-quality infrastructure, tailored services, and a stimulating collaborative environment, making it an ideal location to propel your biotech projects to new heights.

Biomedical activities / health, bio-informatics / informatics, chemistry, agri-food industry, medical instrumentation.