YOUR PARTNER IN EUROPEAN PROJECTS ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Summary Key missions 03 National and European networks 07 The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI 08 References 11
Key missions
The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI, a stakeholder supporting the Côte d’Azur economy and serving the public interest
The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI is a public, state-run institution acting under the authority of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance.
As a partner of local authorities, the NCA Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducts a wide variety of activities to further regional economic development.
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Promoting the economic life of the Alpes-Maritimes region
It supports the region’s economic dynamism by helping local businesses to grow and prosper.
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Facilitate synergies in collaboration with public authorities and other stakeholders (local public authorities) universities, clusters, federations, associations, etc.)
Support companies in their development
It plays a leading role in the education, information and support of businesses in their development. It provides its expertise through 9 strategic sectors in the region.
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Train the employees of the future that companies need to be competitive
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It contributes to skills development in the region by training future employees through its training centre, the Campus Sud des Métiers. Based in Nice, it offers training that meets the changing needs of businesses and professions.
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Provide insights into the region’s economy through an observation and study centre
It is a key player in regional development, offering tools and analysis to guide public actors in their strategic decisions.
Manage major strategic infrastructures
It manages major infrastructures essential to the competitiveness of Alpes-Maritimes, such as ports, a logistic business park, an incubator and a business centre.
Strategic sectors
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Silver economy Health & biotechnology Industry, Construction & Public works Tourism Real estate Maritime Trade & Retail Transport & mobility Energy Digital & ICT
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4 000 ports operated under public service concessions
companies and businesses supported per year
1 incubator
50 training courses provided in 12 sectors
1 500 apprentices trained in initial and continuous training per year
6 study and data observatories: housing, trade and retail, business parks and areas, urban planning, economy and port
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The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI actively participates in various national and European networks such as...
EuroChambers
The European network of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Alpmed
An association of CCIs in the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Corsica, Liguria, Piedmont, Sardinia and the Aosta Valley.
CCI France
The national network of regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Mirabilia
A network of European CCIs dedicated to the development of the tourism sector.
Enterprise Europe Network
The European network to support innovation and business growth.
European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) Eurocin - Alpi del Mare
It aims to develop cooperation projects between consular actors in the cross-border area (Maritime Alps, Province of Imperia and Cuneo).
Network of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur CCIs
The CCI Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur can participate in large-scale projects as the sole partner of a consortium comprising several CCIs, including the CCI Nice Côte d’Azur.
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The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI, an expert in setting
up and managing European projects
The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI has over fifteen years of solid experience in drawing up project proposals and managing projects co‑funded by the European Union and is a key stakeholder in the search for public funding to support projects on the French Riviera.
The Nice Côte d’Azur CCI has a multilingual team dedicated to drafting project proposals and managing major projects as a coordinator or partner.
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Its role is to...
Perform a strategic watch and analysis of regional, national and European funding opportunities
Engage with policy makers to advocate the project to the funder
Set up and manage collaborative projects, as a coordinator and partner
Manage a portfolio of complex projects
Find partners and lead consortia at the European level
Secure the funding obtained
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Unique assets
An expert in the development of major projects
An in‑depth knowledge of companies and territories
The CCI network, a trusted thirdparty recognised at the European level
An attractive territory located due to the diversity of its sectors and skills, in close proximity to Italy
+ 200 partners in 25 countries completed and ongoing projects + 70 + 15 years experience in cooperation projects
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References
Over the past five years, the Nice Côte d’Azur CCI has participated in a wide range of European projects within the Interreg EURO-MED, Marittimo, Alcotra and Alpine Space programmes, as well as the LIFE, Horizon Europe and Single Market - COSME programmes.
Each year, the Nice Côte d’Azur CCI carries out an average of 40 projects, funded by European, national and regional programmes.
Provence-AlpesCôte d’Azur
Alpine Space
Erasmus+
Enrichit les vies, ouvre les esprits.
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Energy Industry
ALCOTRA - MC0
Leader: Nice Côte d’Azur CCI (France)
The Mission Carbone Zéro project aims to support industrial companies in their energy transition through decarbonisation.
Circular economy
ESPACE ALPIN – CEFoodCycle
Leader: Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
CEFoodCycle aims to mobilise the local food network to reduce organic waste through artificial intelligence.
Tourism
MARITTIMO - VIA PATRIMONIA ACT
Leader: Collectivity of Corsica (France)
The objective of the project is to improve the attractiveness of territories and their heritage, as well as to support SMEs in the tourism sector.
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Entrepreneurship and start-ups
MARITTIMO - NEST4ESG
Leader: Lucca Innovazione e Tecnologia (Italy)
NeST4ESG aims to strengthen the skills of start-ups with environmental and social impacts.
Energy optimisation of municipalities
LIFE – SMART
Leader: Anatoliki (Greece)
SMART aims to support small municipalities in implementing climate change adaptation plans. The objective of the project is to strengthen disaster risk prevention and resilience.
Water
ALCOTRA – GAG
Leader: PACA Regional Chamber of Trades and Crafts (France)
The Goutte à Goutte project aims to support the ecological transition of industrial companies by optimising water resources in their production processes.
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Climate change adaptation
EURO – MED - MedSeaRise
Leader: Anatoliki (Grèce)
The MedSeaRise project aims to promote the adaptation to climate change through a study of the rise of the level of the Mediterranean Sea and awareness-raising of public stakeholders in the Mediterranean basin.
Human Resources and Entrepreneurship advisory
Marittimo – DEVELOP
Leader: Chamber of Commerce of Genova
DEVELOP aims to encourage Franco-Italian workers to develop their skills by identifying market needs and offering a support programme for future entrepreneurs.
Non-exhaustive list of projects in which the CCI is involved.
Find all our projects on our site: Publicly funded projects managed - Nice Côte d’Azur CCI (cote-azur.cci.fr)
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