Carnot network

The Carnot network

The Carnot network comprises public research structures, certified by the French Ministry in charge of Research, committed to developing research partnerships that promote innovation in businesses of all sizes – from SMEs to large corporations – and among socio-economic stakeholders.

Carnot and start-ups, SMEs and mid-caps

Of the 11 000 R&D contracts signed every year between Carnot Institutes and businesses - of which 40% with SMEs. This does not include the numerous collaborative R&D projects involving SMEs in which Carnot plays a key role or non-research related services provided by Carnot teams. 

Carnot is preparing the future

Carnot Institutes leverage their cutting-edge scientific and technological expertise to understand the R&I challenges of the partner businesses they work with and to deploy a proactive scientific and technological resourcing policy to anticipate tomorrow’s innovations today! 

Association des instituts Carnot

To forge a genuine operating dynamic, unlock synergies and take full advantage of their shared commitment to partnership-based research and innovation in business, all Carnot Institutes belong to the Association of Carnot Institutes (AiCarnot) through their oversight body. AiCarnot brings together all of the Carnot Institutes and is tasked with coordinating and structuring the network.

Carnot Institutes: research for business innovation

The Carnot network’s mission is to prepare the industry and economy of tomorrow by supporting businesses’ innovation and transformation strategy. 

The Carnot network's documentation

The Carnot network's presentation (February 2021)

Our mission

Carnot’s mission is to prepare the industry and economy of tomorrow by supporting businesses’ innovation and transformation strategy.

For businesses

The most potent R&D offering for supporting businesses’ innovation