Research and Development Partnerships

Concrete Solutions to Support Companies

Mines Saint-Étienne develops strategic collaborations with companies to carry out applied research projects that address the issues and challenges facing industry. Research contracts signed with industry, representing more than €6.5 million per year, demonstrate the strength of the relationship between the School and the business community. These partnerships enable companies to benefit from scientific and technical expertise while optimizing their solutions to remain competitive in the market. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, the School offers tailored research projects supported by public and private funding.

Our Areas of Expertise

Our research centers cover key themes for industry.

Energy Transition and Sustainability
Research on renewable energies, energy efficiency, and resource management, with solutions to support companies in the ecological transition.

Health and Medical Technologies
Development of connected medical devices, bioelectronics, medical imaging, and remote monitoring for more personalized and accessible medicine.

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
AI solutions for industry, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, and data management, with a focus on applications in microelectronics, IoT, and logistics.

Industrial Engineering and Process Optimization
Lean methodologies, Digital Lean, digital twins, and automation to improve productivity, flow management, and supply chain organization.

Advanced Materials and Microelectronics
Design and innovation in sustainable materials, flexible electronics, and embedded systems for applications in aeronautics, automotive, and cutting-edge electronics.

Environment and Sustainable Development
Initiatives in natural resource management, water treatment, recycling, and reduction of environmental impacts for a more responsible industry.

Industry of the Future and Automation
Technology platforms, additive manufacturing, robotics, and cobotics to help companies adopt Industry 4.0 technologies and improve their competitiveness.

Risk Management and Territorial Resilience
Crisis management, industrial and ecological risks, linked to the resilience of territories facing climate and environmental challenges.

These areas reflect the School’s commitment to responsible industrial innovation and to applied research aligned with technological and societal developments.

A Structure to Facilitate Collaborative Research

Mines Saint-Étienne is fully committed to partnership research to support companies in their innovation projects. Drawing on its laboratories and scientific expertise, the School offers collaborations tailored to a wide range of needs, from exploring new technologies to developing practical solutions to meet industrial challenges.

This commitment led to the creation of the Carnot Institute M.I.N.E.S – Innovative Methods for Business and Society. This institute brings together the Écoles des Mines, ENSTA Paris, and École Polytechnique, and has held the Carnot label since 2006. It plays a key role in promoting applied research by strengthening links between academia and businesses to foster technology transfer and innovations with societal impact.

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Explore the opportunities offered by the Carnot Institute M.I.N.E.S.

Tailored Solutions to Address Your Challenges

Mines Saint-Étienne works hand in hand with companies to develop solutions tailored to the needs of each sector. Drawing on public and private funding, the School supports companies in applied research projects aligned with industrial challenges and technological developments.

Collaborative Research Projects
We develop, in collaboration with companies, applied solutions that are directly transferable. In partnership with businesses, research teams study the needs of each sector to propose practical solutions adapted to specific challenges.

Research Chairs
Through research chairs, Mines Saint-Étienne structures long-term collaborations with companies. These collaborations allow companies to benefit from targeted expertise and actively contribute to research projects within the school.

Research Projects and Chairs

Our Strengths for Companies

  • Access to national and European funding
    Mines Saint-Étienne helps you benefit from funding programmes such as Horizon Europe and ANR to support your research and development projects.
  • High-Performance Infrastructure
    Take advantage of our cutting-edge equipment and specialized laboratories without additional investment.
  • Multidisciplinary Expertise
    Our teams combine diverse technical skills adapted to meet the specific challenges of your sector.
  • Customized Solutions
    We design tailored services to address the challenges of each company and industry sector.
  • Comprehensive Support
    From the diagnostic phase to conducting tests and prototypes, each step is handled to ensure solutions ready for implementation.
  • Co-development of Breakthrough Solutions
    Mines Saint-Étienne collaborates directly with companies to develop innovative solutions in line with current market needs.

Contact Us for an R&D Partnership

To learn more about research and innovation partnerships, contact:

Explore new innovation opportunities with Mines Saint-Étienne to tackle tomorrow’s technological challenges together!

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