A unique place.
Existing on a human scale, and located adjacent to the Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport in the heart of the Lyon–Chambéry–Grenoble triangle, the Porte de l’Isère urban community (CAPI) is where urban, industrial and natural heritage coexist. The second-largest economic center in Isère, it hosts R&D and innovation hubs, with around a hundred companies holding integrated laboratories or design offices.
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Sector of excellence in the area.
Production systems
The area has 600 companies and 7,500 industrial jobs in the production systems sector, with companies active in strategic applications: aeronautics, space, defense, nuclear, and sustainable mobility.
Health
The pharmaceutical industry is booming in Porte de l’Isère, with 60% expansion in jobs between 2017 and 2022 and fast-growing SMEs/mid-sized companies forming a dynamic fabric.
Sustainable construction
The Porte de l’Isère urban community accounts for 80% of private R&D in special concretes. Major groups in the sector work alongside the Grands Ateliers, a place for training and experimentation around innovations in construction.
Textiles
The textile sector, rooted in the Porte de l’Isère’s DNA since the Middle Ages, has been renewed in recent years with a focus on technical textiles, with many innovations in strategic areas.
Logistics
With the Chesnes international logistics park, one of the leading logistics hubs in France, the Porte de l’Isère urban community is home to a rich logistics ecosystem (2.3 million m² of warehouses, over 10,000 direct jobs).
Exceptional accessibility.
Ideally located 30 minutes from Lyon and an hour from Grenoble via the A43, the area enjoys excellent accessibility with its four TER railroad stations (Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, La Verpillière, L’Isle-d’Abeau, Bourgoin-Jallieu), a TGV station and proximity to Lyon-Saint Exupéry international airport.
Leading companies in the area
CDMO located in the Lyon region, specializing in developing and manufacturing complex oral pharmaceutical forms, including highly active molecules, with a dedicated production site.
A recognized player in precision mechanics, specializing in the design and manufacture of custom components and equipment for demanding industrial sectors.
A long-established French producer of cement and building materials, Vicat is accelerating its energy and environmental transition with many innovative R&D programs.
A world leader in specialty minerals, the group provides high-value-added solutions for construction, agriculture and consumer goods thanks to its expertise in natural and synthetic minerals.
World leader in pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients, offering innovative, high-quality products to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
The company designs, develops and manufactures connectors and associated components for a variety of electronic applications.
A subsidiary of the Holcim Group, a cement, concrete and aggregates producer. Supports sustainable construction with innovative, eco-responsible solutions, with its global research center located in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier.
International group that develops and produces materials combining textiles and chemicals for industrial applications.
Logistics company that offers warehousing solutions as well as parcel and pallet transportation.
Iconic places.
Écoparc du Vernay
Located in Nivolas‑Vermelle, this 9.9‑hectare site will support the region’s industrial growth as part of the Porte de l’Isère program to develop industrial companies and related services. The project will transform a former industrial site into a sustainable business park, with marketing scheduled to begin in 2026.
Industrial eco-park
Skyhub-Bioproduction
SkyePharma is developing a tailor-made offer to support biotechnology in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier. It provides companies with a facility compliant with good manufacturing practices (GMP), fully equipped and adapted to their needs, including a pharmaceutical quality system, French and international accreditations and specialized human resources.
Purpose-built real estate
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