Research Valorisation and Technology Transfer

Mines Saint-Étienne enhances the value of its research by turning results into practical applications that address the needs of industry and society.

Through an active technology transfer policy, the School supports companies in exploiting innovations, by facilitating patent filing, licensing, and co-development of new solutions. Mines Saint-Étienne collaborates with companies, startups, and institutions to transform scientific discoveries into high-value-added products and services, thereby accelerating their market entry.

Our Research Valorisation Activities

Mines Saint-Étienne’s research valorisation covers several key stages of the innovation process to ensure maximum impact.

  • Patent Filing and Intellectual Property Protection
    Mines Saint-Étienne supports its researchers in filing patents, thereby protecting inventions developed in its laboratories. Intellectual property enables companies to collaborate securely and benefit from technological exclusivity. The filing of 25 patents over the past five years reflects the school’s commitment to research that is aligned with economic and industrial needs.
  • Licenses and technology sharing
    The School offers companies exploitation licenses for internally developed technologies. These licenses enable industrial partners to access ready-to-use innovations, with royalties adapted to their market.
  • Startup Support and Business Creation
    Mines Saint-Étienne supports startups as well as researchers and students in creating businesses by offering resources through the TEAM incubator and providing assistance in technology transfer, financing, and access to specialized equipment.
  • Research and Development (R&D) Collaboration
    Through contractual projects, Mines Saint-Étienne works directly with companies to co-develop tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each industrial sector.

Technology Transfer Case Studies

  • Optimising Additive Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry
    Mines Saint-Étienne collaborated with a major aerospace company to adapt WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) technology to the specific needs of the sector. This project led to the filing of several patents, and the technology is now licensed for industrial production.
  • Development of a real-time health monitoring system
    In partnership with a biotechnology company, the School’s researchers developed a real-time medical monitoring device for remote patient tracking. This device, protected by a patent, is now operated by the partner under an exclusive license.
  • Cybersecurity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT)
    Mines Saint-Étienne worked with a cybersecurity startup to develop software for protecting connected devices, enabling the securing of data exchanged in industrial infrastructures. This project resulted in a technology transfer via a commercial license.

Valorisation Services for Companies

Mines Saint-Étienne offers a range of services to help companies leverage innovations resulting from its research.

  • Innovation Analysis and Consultancy
    Assessment of needs and identification of suitable technological solutions.
  • Patent Development Support
    Assistance with the filing and management of patents to protect innovations.
  • Creation of technology licenses
    Establishment of licensing agreements to enable access to technologies developed by the School.
  • Co-development projects
    Specific collaborations to adapt innovations to market requirements.

Why Collaborate with Mines Saint-Étienne for Technology Transfer?

  • Technical and Scientific Expertise
    The teams at Mines Saint-Étienne possess advanced expertise across multiple fields, ensuring innovative solutions tailored to industrial challenges.
  • Intellectual property protection
    The School is committed to protecting innovations, ensuring exclusivity for partner companies.
  • Accelerated time to market
    Through the School’s resources and commercialization support, companies can rapidly transform an innovation into a marketable product.
  • Network and Visibility
    Collaborating with Mines Saint-Étienne provides access to a wide network of companies, academic partners, and funders, maximising the impact of your projects.

Stages of the Technology Transfer Process

  1. Identifying Needs and Opportunities
    The first step in assessing the potential of an innovation and its possible applications for companies.
  2. Innovation Protection
    Patent filing and intellectual property protection to secure discoveries and ensure exclusivity.
  3. Establishing a Collaboration or Licensing Agreement
    Signing of tailored contracts (licensing, R&D partnership) to formalise collaboration and usage rights.
  4. Ongoing Technical Support
    Continuous guidance to facilitate the integration of the technology into the company’s processes.

Contact Us

Would you like to utilize an innovation from Mines Saint-Étienne or learn more about our valorization services? Contact our team to discover how a collaboration can benefit your company.

Transform Mines Saint-Étienne’s innovations into concrete solutions for your company through our technology transfer and commercialization services.

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