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The startup scene in France

Strasbourg’s startup ecosystem includes Nextmed, which brings medical, scientific, and entrepreneurial capabilities together at the civil-hospital site. (Claim 108491) The local examples documented here include health technology, quantum software, rare-earth separation, and electric-vehicle charging management. (Claims 108443, 108449, 108469, 108477)

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France
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274,845
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Europe/Paris
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Strasbourg’s startup ecosystem includes Nextmed, which brings medical, scientific, and entrepreneurial capabilities together at the civil-hospital site. (Claim 108491) The local examples documented here include health technology, quantum software, rare-earth separation, and electric-vehicle charging management. (Claims 108443, 108449, 108469, 108477)

Several companies illustrate local research and commercialization links: QPerfect identifies its origin as a University of Strasbourg CESQ spinout and describes MIMIQ as a quantum simulator using Matrix Product State engines; InSimo attributes its creation to Inria members and develops interactive simulation software for medical and surgical training. (Claims 108440, 108443, 108472, 108474) Conectus reports that it supported the technology underlying QPerfect. (Claim 108444)

Other documented local company examples include Pixacare, which Nextmed dates to 2019 in Strasbourg and describes as an e-health software company, and Remedy, which Conectus identified in 2025 as Strasbourg based and focused on commercializing sustainable rare-earth separation. (Claims 108448, 108449, 108468, 108469) RDS announced a €14 million Series A on September 29, 2025, and its connected MultiSense product combines a wearable patch and cloud platform for remote patient follow-up. (Claims 108457, 108459, 108518)

Local support and commercialization pathways include SEMIA, which advertises support for innovative projects across sectors and lists a Strasbourg site, and Conectus, whose startup-creation service is delivered with SEMIA and advertises a dedicated project manager. (Claims 108480, 108481, 108483, 108484) These offerings are regional or Alsace-wide in scope, and the available evidence does not establish that any application intake is currently open. (Claims 108480, 108482, 108483)

Startup ecosystem standing

Where Strasbourg ranks

Rankings that list Strasbourg
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#438No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Positions come from each publisher's edition. Open a ranking for its method and trust notes, or an edition for the full list.

6 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Strasbourg

Incubators 5

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Accelerators 1

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Questions about Strasbourg

How does Strasbourg rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #438 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

Are there accelerators or incubators in Strasbourg?

Yes. Strasbourg has 1 accelerator and 5 incubators on record, including Quest for health and SEMIA.

Which universities are in Strasbourg?

One university has a profile: University of Strasbourg.

Geographic proximity

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