Several initiatives are taking shape in various parts of the world, in response to the challenge of extreme miniaturization, but only a few major international centers have the potential to succeed in what is in fact an industrial revolution. Minatec has this potential, as well as five key ingredients essential to success:

> An integrated approach to innovation
Minatec adopts an integrated approach to innovation, from the exploration of technological
breakthroughs to immediate industrial applications. This is essential to successfully negotiate the transition from advanced microelectronics to nanotechnology, evolve into heterogeneous microcomponents, and design tomorrow's smart devices and mobile terminals.

> A high concentration of skills and resources
Ultimately, 3,500 engineers, researchers and academics will be working at Minatec,
in and around cutting edge technological resources and equipment. The resulting close contacts and multicultural exchanges will stimulate and speed up the innovation process.

> A strategy of international alliances and partnerships
This concentration of skills flourishes in an open environment that attracts international scientists and technologists. Moreover, the dynamic of the various networks and collaboration agreements with complementary centers of excellence enhances Minatec's competitive edge.

> An ambitious policy of ongoing investment
A total of € 150m will be invested in Minatec between 2002 and 2005 to fund the new infrastructure, in addition to the € 250m invested by CEA-Léti and INP Grenoble. Moreover, during the last 10 years, the microelectronics industry has invested € 4bn in the Grenoble-Isère area.

> A talent pool dedicated to science and advanced technology
Grenoble-Isère has the necessary scientific, technological and industrial resources to give Minatec an environment that corresponds its ambitions:
- 17,000 jobs in scientific and academic research, 220 laboratories and five international research centers, 53,000 students and 10 engineering schools;
- a powerful local microelectronics industry, comprising 13,350 workers (including 3,000 in research), 30 international corporations, and 20 high-potential startups launched in the last five years;
- decisive support of local authorities – Isère Departmental Council, Rhône-Alpes Region,
Grenoble Urban Area Council and City Council.

Maître d'ouvrage: Conseil Général de l'Isère - Maître d'oeuvre: Groupe 6 /Tecset /Faure Ingénierie /Setec Bâtiment /Adret

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