Medicen

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Medicen is a biotechnology cluster located in the Paris region in France. It is one of the world's leading clusters in the field of healthcare, biotechnology, and medicine. The cluster is dedicated to promoting and supporting innovation in the health sector, with a particular focus on therapeutic innovations, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.

History[edit | edit source]

Medicen was established in 2005 as part of the French government's initiative to promote innovation and economic growth in key sectors of the economy. The cluster was initially focused on the biopharmaceutical sector, but has since expanded to include a wide range of health-related industries.

Structure and Organization[edit | edit source]

Medicen is organized as a non-profit organization, with a board of directors that includes representatives from the cluster's member companies, research institutions, and local government. The cluster's activities are funded by membership fees, as well as grants from the French government and the European Union.

Activities[edit | edit source]

Medicen's main activities include supporting the development of innovative health technologies, promoting collaboration between companies and research institutions, and facilitating access to funding for health-related projects. The cluster also organizes events and training programs to promote knowledge exchange and networking among its members.

Impact[edit | edit source]

Since its establishment, Medicen has supported the development of numerous innovative health technologies, many of which have been successfully commercialized. The cluster has also played a key role in promoting the Paris region as a leading hub for health innovation.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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