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The cluster

Description

The ASTech Paris Region aerospace competitiveness cluster is located in Île-de-France, (France's main employment catchment area in the fields of aerospace and on-board systems). It involves over 100,000 individuals.

  • Over 90% of the R&D workforce in business aviation in Île-de-France
  • Over 50% of the R&D workforce in aerospace transport in Île-de-France
  • Over 60% R&D workforce in propulsion and equipment in Île-de-France

Aims

The aim of the ASTech Paris Region competitiveness cluster is to grow the positions of European industry market leaders in the aerospace launch, business aviation, propulsion and equipment sectors in Île-de-France through innovation:

  • By providing a new boost to research in Île-de-France, through its role of providing support to the aerospace industries.
  • By providing SMEs with new opportunities for innovation
  • By preparing for future technological breakthroughs in partnership with SMEs, research organisations and higher education Establishments

ASTech Paris Région is endeavouring to consolidate and expand upon the existing 100,000 jobs in the aerospace industry in Île-de-France, targeting in particular those with high added-value (research and design posts).

ASTech Paris Région provides greater visibility for the industrial and research network in Île-de-France and is making the region more attractive.

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