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| The London Press Bureau of UBIFRANCE, part of the French Trade Commission in the UK, can provide information on a wide variety of topics to journalists. We have close connections with both trade and professional organisations in France. Below, you will find links to major institutions and research centres in France. On these websites, you will able to find facts and figures about the French and European markets. |
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UIC - French Chemical Industry Association
The UIC is the professional body federating all the chemicals companies. It provides them with exchange and meeting structures, and encourages their development. It represents and defends them in its various fields of activities, including economic, technical, fiscal and legal affairs. |
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| CSTB - Research Centre In its quest to improve wellbeing and safety in buildings, CSTB combines four complementary principles: research, advanced engineering, quality assessment and the dissemination of knowledge. In combination with its fields of expertise, they allow CSTB to adopt a global approach to buildings, which includes their urban environment, services, and new information and communication technologies. |
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| INRIA - French National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control INRIA, the national institute for research in computer science and control, operating under the dual authority of the Ministry for Research and the Ministry of Industry, is dedicated to fundamental and applied research in information and communication science and technology (ICST). The Institute also plays a major role in the transfer of technology by fostering training through research, diffusion of scientific and technical information, development, as well as providing expert advice and participating in international programmes. By playing a leading role in the scientific community in the field, while being in close contact with industry, INRIA is a major participant in the development of ICST in |
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| Wines Of France - Directories of French Wine Exporters |
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| GIFAS - Professional Space and Aeronautics Organisation GIFAS, the French aerospace industries association, has more than 240 members, from major prime contractors and system suppliers to small specialist companies. They cover the full spectrum of skills from the design, development and production of aerospace systems and equipment to maintenance and operation. Activities extend from civilian and military aircraft and helicopters to engines, missiles and armament, satellites and launch vehicles, together with aerospace, defence and security systems, equipment, subassemblies and associated software. |
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| CNES - Aerospace Research Centre Founded in 1961, the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) is the government agency responsible for shaping and implementing France's space policy in Europe. Its task is to invent the space systems of the future, bring space technologies to maturity and guarantee France's independent access to space. CNES is a pivotal player in Europe’s space programme, and a major source of initiatives and proposals that aim to maintain France and Europe’s competitive edge. |
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| CETIM - Technical Centre of the Mechanical Engineering Industries Cetim - Technical centre for mechanical engineers (Centre technique des industries mécaniques) was created in 1965 on the initiative of mechanical engineering companies and their professional bodies (the latter pilot the organisation). It is placed under the official guardianship of the French government. |
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| France Biotech - France Biotech Organisation France Biotech is the French biotechnology association and the industry’s representative. Its mission is to contribute to position France and Europe as leaders in the life-sciences industry. |
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| Pasteur Institute - Research Institute Institut Pasteur (or Pasteur Institute) is a non-profit private foundation which contributes to the prevention and treatment of disease, primarily infectious diseases, through research, education, and public health activities. |
