Beauty Tech #Chartres is the territorial strategy of Chartres Métropole dedicated to the cosmetics sector. Inspired by the French Tech and French Fab initiatives, this strategy brings together a network of stakeholders —including SMEs, startups, and more— as well as expertise and resources focused on innovation, development, and production within the cosmetics industry.
Its advantages:
- A rich and innovative ecosystem with a network of professionals (large companies, SMEs, subcontractors, startups, training organizations, etc.);
- A strategic location just 1 hour from Paris in a region of excellence (Chartres Métropole is labeled "Territoires d’Industrie", centered on the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors);
- Local support and guidance;
- Networking opportunities and professional events;
- Major ongoing projects, such as the future International House of Cosmetics, co-led with Cosmetic Valley, and an industrial campus project;
- Pilot initiatives to support innovative young companies (pre-incubation, incubation, pre-industrialization, etc.).
At the heart of this strategy is La Fabrique de la Beauté, the only national incubator dedicated to cosmetics startups. Led by Chartres Métropole and hosted at Le 101 – La Cité de l’Innovation, it aims to propel French gems in the sector.