Dijon's New Health & Tech Ecosystem Hub Sully Santenov Launches

Pioneering a new era for healthcare innovation in Dijon, France.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Dijon, France is poised to become a significant hub for healthcare innovation with the construction of Sully Santenov, a 9,100 m² facility designed to foster collaboration between academia, hospitals, industry, and startups. Officially launched on January 30, 2026, this building represents a strategic investment in the future of pharmaceuticals, biotech, medtech, and digital health.

Why it matters

The development of dedicated health tech clusters, like the one Sully Santenov aims to anchor in Dijon, is a growing global trend. These clusters capitalize on the benefits of proximity – facilitating knowledge sharing, accelerating research and development, and attracting investment. Similar successful clusters exist in Boston, California, and Israel, demonstrating the power of concentrated innovation.

The details

Sully Santenov will house three engineering schools – CESI, École de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), and Groupe IMT – alongside technological platforms and innovative companies. This co-location is intentional, designed to create synergistic opportunities for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The building's location on the Dijon university hospital campus, near MAZEN SULLY and Novarea technology parks, further strengthens its position within the existing health ecosystem. The project prioritizes sustainability, aiming to meet stringent environmental standards and target certifications including BREEAM Very Good, BBCA, and R2S.

  • Sully Santenov was officially launched on January 30, 2026.
  • The building is scheduled to be completed in 2028.

The players

Dijon Métropole

The local government of Dijon, France, which initiated and supports the Sully Santenov project.

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region

The regional government in France that is co-financing the Sully Santenov project.

CESI

One of the engineering schools that will be housed in the Sully Santenov building.

École de Biologie Industrielle (EBI)

One of the engineering schools that will be housed in the Sully Santenov building.

Groupe IMT

One of the engineering schools that will be housed in the Sully Santenov building.

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What’s next

The Sully Santenov building is expected to be completed in 2028, at which point the new health and tech ecosystem hub will officially open and begin operations.

The takeaway

Sully Santenov represents a strategic investment in the future of healthcare innovation in Dijon, France, leveraging the power of public-private partnerships and a focus on sustainability to create a hub for collaboration between academia, hospitals, industry, and startups.