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Invest in Grenoble Alpes identifies industry, healthcare, energy, and environment as four main startup areas in the Grenoble Alpes region. It reports that research spin-offs make up 37% of active regional startups and scaleups. [36600, 36598]
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Invest in Grenoble Alpes identifies industry, healthcare, energy, and environment as four main startup areas in the Grenoble Alpes region. It reports that research spin-offs make up 37% of active regional startups and scaleups. [36600, 36598]
The regional agency reported that more than 30 Grenoble Alpes startups raised EUR 1.12 billion in 2023. [36601]
Grenoble INP identifies Linksium as the route for maturing and incubating laboratory research results. A Grenoble INP page updated June 4, 2021, describes Linksium incubation for research-based startup projects before company creation, around TRL 6, with a 12-to-24-month duration; current intake is unverified. [36604, 36605]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Grenoble ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #135 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
8 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Grenoble
Investors 4
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Incubators 3
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What the sources say about Grenoble
Grenoble INP's 2021 page describes Linksium incubation for pre-company projects around TRL 6, lasting 12–24 months; current intake needs confirmation.
Source: Incubation: the basicsGrenoble INP says it routes lab-result maturation and incubation through Linksium.
Source: Incubation: the basicsThe regional agency reports EUR 1.12 billion raised by over 30 Grenoble Alpes startups in 2023.
Source: Grenoble Alpes: Our startupsInvest in Grenoble Alpes identifies industry, healthcare, energy and environment as four major startup areas.
Source: Grenoble Alpes: Our startupsInvest in Grenoble Alpes reports that 37% of active regional startups and scaleups are research spin-offs.
Source: Grenoble Alpes: Our startups
Questions about Grenoble
How does Grenoble rank as a startup ecosystem?
Grenoble is #135 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Grenoble?
4 investors based in Grenoble have a profile here, including Grenoble Angels - Oser l'entreprise, RAINMAKERS & Partners and BALISMA. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Grenoble?
Yes. Grenoble has 1 accelerator and 3 incubators on record, including Linksium and 3BIS, Coopérative d'Activités et d'Entrepreneur.e.s.
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