Beauty Tech #Chartres is the territorial strategy led by Chartres Métropole dedicated to the perfume and cosmetics sector. It positions the region as a key reference territory for beauty and personal care, bringing together a complete ecosystem of industrial leaders, subcontractors, start-ups, academic players, as well as innovation and production capabilities ✨
Chartres is widely recognised as a leading cosmetics hub, known for the strength and density of its industrial base and its long-standing expertise, at the heart of Cosmetic Valley—one of the world’s leading perfume and cosmetics clusters.
Key strengths:
🤝 A connected ecosystem driven by strong industry players
📍 A strategic location just one hour from Paris, within a recognised industrial territory
🎯 Tailored support for companies at every stage of development
🤝 Regular industry meetings and networking opportunities
🏗️ Major long-term projects, including the future Maison de la Cosmétique (opening 2028, facing Chartres Cathedral) and a dedicated industrial campus
At the core of this strategy, La Fabrique de la Beauté, the only national incubator dedicated to perfume and cosmetics start-ups, supported by Chartres Métropole and hosted at 101 – the Cité de l’Innovation, supports the emergence and growth of new ventures in the sector
NEW FOR 2026 – Deeptech Call for Applications
Launching in September 2026, this call for applications is designed to support deeptech projects from the research community, helping them turn scientific and technological innovations into companies and build direct collaboration with leading industrial players in the region