Southern France Secures 7 International Investment Projects Worth Nearly €1 Billion

At the 9th Choose France Summit, President Emmanuel Macron announced 71 international investment projects across France, representing a total of €93 billion and over 15,600 jobs created.

Amid a complex global economic and geopolitical environment, Southern France continues to stand out as a leading investment destination.

With 7 confirmed projects worth nearly €1 billion, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region ranks among France’s top 4 most attractive regions for international investment, driven by strong momentum in its key strategic industries.

A Leading Hub for Industrial Decarbonization

MARCEGAGLIA (Italy) is investing an additional €600 million in its Fos-sur-Mer site, bringing the total project value to €1.2 billion.
This flagship project will deliver a next-generation steel plant powered by low-carbon electricity, leveraging AI-driven solutions to improve industrial performance.

ECOLAB (USA) is investing €100 million in France, including the GravitHy project in Fos-sur-Mer, which will produce 2 million tonnes of low-carbon iron annually by 2030.

These projects position Southern France as a global leader in sustainable industry and energy transition.

A Fast-Growing Investment Destination for Defense and Security

BOLUDA (Spain) will invest over €250 million to upgrade port towing operations across major French harbors, strengthening both performance and safety standards.

EOS Electro Optic Systems (Australia) is investing €10 million+ to establish Nice as its European hub for counter-drone technologies, supported by AI-based command systems.
The project is expected to generate up to 150 jobs within three years, reinforcing the region’s sovereign technology ecosystem.

A Thriving Technology and Innovation Ecosystem

WORKDAY (USA) is investing over €200 million to expand its footprint in Paris, Lyon and Marseille, strengthening its presence in enterprise software.

SARTORIUS (Germany) is committing €50 million+ to innovation, automation, and sustainable growth in the biopharmaceutical industry, including upgrades in Aubagne and new logistics capabilities.

SYMRISE (Germany) is investing €37 million, including a major expansion in Grasse, enhancing its global leadership in fragrances and ingredients.

A Strategic Role in Europe’s AI Infrastructure

Marseille-based SESTERCE, a specialist in AI-focused cloud solutions, will contribute to a 1-gigawatt data center project led by Japan’s SoftBank Group in Northern France, highlighting the region’s role in Europe’s digital transformation.