French launch biotechnology programme:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
The French Research Ministry has announced a five-year investment programme to boost France's presence in the world biotechnology sector. France has around 50 biotechnology companies compared with around 1,300 in the US, says a report in Les Echos. The Ministry's programme would provide funding of around Fr 1.5 billion ($300 million) with private investors adding Fr500 million in return with attractive tax breaks.