French biocluster is accepting applications for the third intake of support programmes

French biocluster, Genopole, has announced it is accepting applications for the third intake of its support programmes — Shaker and Booster — to international applicants.

These programmes are designed for people running innovative projects (Shaker) and aimed at companies that are less than two years old (Booster) and with this third call are now open to applications from both French and international companies are well as graduates.

“Following the success of the first two intakes, we are opening up the application process to international project leaders and companies who through us can benefit from the ‘French Tech Visa’ programme,” explained Jean-Marc Grognet, Genopole’s chief executive. “The scheme is run by the French government to attract international talent to France. Our ambition is to be a major player in the four P’s of medicine (predictive, personalised, preventive and participative). We also welcome innovative biotech companies in the fields of environment, energy, agri-food, cosmetics and more. Attracting new foreign talent to Genopole and facilitating exchanges between scientists and entrepreneurs from different backgrounds will encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.”

“The first Shaker and Booster intakes were proof of their relevance and the importance of the innovation they foster,” added Alain Clergeot, director of Genopole Enterprises. “Biomédé, a company dedicated to soil clean-up that took part in the first intake of Shaker, was selected to join Booster, which shows that our programs accelerate the success of selected candidates and facilitate company creation. We are eager to present our support packages and their benefits to international candidates who will be welcomed for this third intake.”

A delegation from Genopole will present details of these support programmes at stand #527 at BIO Convention in Boston (June 4–7).