Brittany france is a region known for its rich history stunning coastline and delicious seafood but did you know that its also home to a thriving startup scene lets dive in entrepreneurship has been a part of brittanys dna for centuries the region has a long history of seafaring and trade which has led to a culture of innovation and risktaking in recent years this spirit has translated into a growing number of startups geographically brittany is located in the northwest of france and is home to over 3 million people the region is known for its rugged coastline picturesque villages and bustling cities like rennes and brest in terms of technological innovation brittany is making waves in a variety of industries from biotech to renewable energy startups in the region are pushing the boundaries of whats possible notable companies founded in brittany include ynsect which produces insectbased protein for animal feed and neoline which is developing a cargo ship powered by wind energy brittany is also home to several major companies including telecom giant orange and food processing company lactalis these established players provide a strong foundation for the startup ecosystem to build upon key historical events in brittany include the breton war of succession in the 14th century and the regions role in the french resistance during world war ii local universities like the university of rennes 1 and the university of western brittany provide a steady stream of talent for startups to tap into the living wage in brittany is around 1500 per month and the unemployment rate is currently around 8 the city level gdp is around 70 billion the rate of new companies starting and ending in brittany is on par with the national average but the regions startup scene is still considered to be in its early stages however with a supportive government access to funding and a strong talent pool theres reason to believe that brittanys startup scene will continue to thrive in the years to come
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