Innovation at the heart of Mines Saint-Étienne
Mines Saint-Étienne places innovation at the heart of its mission by addressing the technological, environmental, and societal challenges of tomorrow. Through cutting-edge research, collaborative projects, a dynamic incubator, and an active technology transfer policy, the school supports companies in developing innovative solutions. It thus positions itself as a major player in innovation for industry, healthcare, energy, and many other strategic sectors.
Fields of Excellence
The School stands out for its areas of excellence focused on major technological and societal challenges. Its expertise covers the energy transition and sustainable development, with solutions in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and responsible resource management. In health and medical technologies, the School develops connected health devices, bioelectronics, and personalised medicine. In artificial intelligence and digital transformation, Mines Saint-Étienne works with companies to design solutions in cybersecurity, microelectronics, and smart logistics. Lastly, advanced materials and microelectronics is a strategic pillar, with innovative research in flexible electronics and materials for aerospace and the automotive industry, for example.
This broad expertise enables us to support industrial sectors in addressing their innovation and sustainability challenges.
Collaborative Research Projects
In partnership with companies and institutions, the School conducts applied research projects that address industrial challenges and advance knowledge in these areas of excellence.
Research Chairs
The research chairs at Mines Saint-Étienne offer companies the opportunity to structure long-term collaborations around specific themes and to directly influence research and training in their sector.
Entrepreneurial Support and Incubation
Through the TEAM incubator, Mines Saint-Étienne helps startups and project leaders accelerate their R&D by providing access to resources and technological and strategic support for their growth through programmes tailored to their stages of development.
Cutting-edge Infrastructures
Mines Saint-Étienne offers its industrial partners access to advanced technological platforms and specialised laboratories. Each platform provides unique resources for prototyping, testing, and real-world R&D.
Research Valorisation
Mines Saint-Étienne promotes innovations resulting from its research by filing patents to protect its teams’ discoveries, allowing companies to access exclusive technologies. The School also offers operating licenses and engages in co-development projects to adapt its innovations to industrial needs.
Why collaborate with Mines Saint-Étienne?
Multidisciplinary expertise
Our academic staff offer a broad range of advanced skills, ensuring a comprehensive approach to complex challenges.
Access to cutting-edge equipment
Our platforms provide high-tech infrastructures to support innovation and prototyping.
A strategic network
By collaborating with Mines Saint-Étienne, companies gain access to a wide network of partners, funders and experts.
Accelerated innovation
With our support in technology transfer and research valorisation, innovations can reach the market faster.
Contact Us
- Éric Duflot
Director of Performance and Valorization
Email: eric.duflot@mines-stetienne.fr
Phone: +33 4 77 49 97 03 / +33 6 28 10 86 83
With Mines Saint-Étienne, explore innovative solutions to collectively address tomorrow’s challenges. Our teams, infrastructure, and research programmes are at your disposal to co-construct responses tailored to industrial needs and societal challenges.