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La French Touch: How France Has Built a Reputation for Excellence In Medtech

 
• By Barnaby Pickering

France’s medtech sector is strong, growing and innovative. In Vivo spoke to several French medtech leaders about the unique features and pitfalls their industry may face.

Through the combination of a comparatively strong economy, a highly skilled, motivated workforce, and a generous tax system, France is quickly developing a reputation for being one of the best places to invent, develop and subsequently commercialize medical devices.

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