
Montpellier’s goals to promote industry
Fully aware of the major issues facing our planet, along with economic transformations, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole assists the territory’s companies and stakeholders to help them meet the societal challenges of today and tomorrow. We create favorable conditions supporting an industry that is moving towards global performance at economic, ecological, and social levels for present and future generations. This goal is driven by a collective strategy: Montpellier, Positive Industry
billion euros revenue in NICT industry
(representing 10,000 jobs)billion euros revenue in Health / Pharmaceutical industry
(50,000 jobs, including 20,000 public)billion euros revenue in Environment / Energy industry
(7,000 jobs)The Montpellier Positive Industry approach is based on three founding values that interact in harmony:



Metropolitan Council for Positive Industry
Our positive industry strategy is based on innovation and social responsibility, inviting all economic stakeholders to work together to build a virtuous and positive territory. Starting in September 2019, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole is launching the first Metropolitan Positive Industry Council.
This new body brings together industry players, large companies, SMEs, VSEs, startups, and other local stakeholders to reach the Positive Industry goal. Its role is to make recommendations and jointly establish a roadmap for Montpellier Métropole industry policy covering 2020-2040.
The first members of the Council include: Orange, Seclab, EDF, Radio Act and Nétia, UIMM Montpellier, Main Gauche, Cyleone, Bulane, Meliès Business Angels, Hérault Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Equadim, Synia, Méridis group, and IDATE.