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Rating of cities attracting employees and business: Grenoble remains the “French Silicon Valley”

In winter, skis often dry out in the hallways of Waga Energy in the Grenoble suburb of Eibense (Isère), a sign that some of its engineers have gone for a short walk before work. “Proximity to mountains and nature can really be an advantage when hiring,” analyzes Laurent Barbotin, director of investor and press relations at the company, a global pioneer in adding value to biomethane from emissions.

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The former start-up illustrates the economic vitality of the Alpine capital, from around ten employees in 2015 to almost 120 today. “Beyond the residential environment, Waga Energy has established itself there today primarily thanks to very strong innovation in the Grenoble area,” he continues. Our technology was developed at Air Liquide, located a few kilometers away. And then young engineers search for meaning. They are attracted to working for a company that is truly working towards the ecological transition. »

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Source: Le Parisien

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