On October 10, about thirty middle school students from priority neighborhoods worked with startups and got a chance to speak with directors. The activity was organized by Montpellier BIC as part of a Companies and Neighborhoods Charter initiative.

Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, the City of Montpellier, and the Hérault Chamber of Crafts and Trades signed a framework agreement on October 11 to promote artisanship and favor territorial economic development.

Starting in mid-November, three student-entrepreneurs are launching Fraichy, an online store that unites Montpellier food businesses. Get everything you need to buy online, with delivery at your home or office.

In late October, the Gear Prod studio launched a role-playing concept enhanced with a video game, exploring deep-sea abysses in the life-size submarine Red Squid. With Montpellier BIC assistance, Gear Prod appreciates the rich local video game ecosystem.

In October, LABSud celebrated its six years in activity and presented its mobile fab lab at the Montpellier International Fair. Now located at the Montpellier Métropole Millénaire Office Center, LABSud will relocate to the future French Tech Hall in 2020.

Montpellier company Histalim develops biomarkers to establish tumor immune profiles. In September, Histalim became a subsidiary of the European leader in medical biology, Cerba Healthcare, and now wants to expand internationally.