Innovation at Insmi

Insmi's Innovation Unit supports scientific projects that meet the needs of companies, public bodies or civil society. It advises all mathematical research teams, and guides project leaders in submitting and examining applications.

An innovative project can lead to the registration of software, a patent, a license transfer, a start-up, a labcom or an industrial chair. One of Insmi's priorities is to work with local authorities, associations and the public sector to promote projects that are not necessarily part of a traditional commercial logic, but which have significant spin-offs for society.

The Innovation Department is at your service: insmi.innovation@math.cnrs.fr

Discover interdisciplinary research

Insmi raises staff awareness of the need to promote and protect software as a fundamental tool for mathematical innovation. In July 2024, Insmi and CNRS Humanities & Social Sciences (formerly InSHS) joined forces to offer a national training program (ANF) dedicated to free software. Aimed at all members of the two institutes, the training was designed to identify the actions required to obtain such software, as well as the obstacles that stand in the way. Find out more about the program and presentation materials.

Contacts

  • François James, Deputy scientific director in charge of innovation
  • Hélène Mathis, Scientific delegate in charge of innovation
  • Cécile Maréchal, Innovation Division Manager

insmi.innovation@cnrs.fr