Franche-Comté
The Precision and Intelligence of the Hand.
/// 01. IDENTITY & HISTORY
**Identity**
A “free” land of forests and mountains, the County has forged an independent and hardworking character. Its identity is inseparable from watchmaking and micro-mechanics: a culture of precision and work well done.
The R3 project recognizes this specific know-how, by connecting it to the Territoire de Belfort to form a coherent industrial bloc.
Sources & References
Regional data is provided byINSEE (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté).
Alpine geography is studied inthe Alpine Geography Review.
L'analyse politique est approfondie dans South Pole magazine.
Les archives attestent de the historical freedoms and franchises of the County of Burgundy.
/// 03. ECONOMIC FABRIC
**The Economic Strategy**
Franche-Comté aims to be the European center for **microtechnology and medical devices**.
**Untapped Potential:**
* **Microtechniques:** Transfer watchmaking know-how to nanotechnologies and aerospace.
* **Health & MedTech:** Designing the connected implants and prostheses of tomorrow.
* **Luxury & Craftsmanship:** Promote the excellence of the workforce for leather goods and eyewear.
Sources & References
Les comparaisons internationales sont fournies par l'OCDE.
Cross-border cooperation is supported byl'Euro-Institut.
The European Alpine Strategy illustratesthe insertion of Franche-Comté into the Alpine industrial and technological engine.
L'ADEME documente energy sovereignty through the management of Jura hydraulic resources.