Partners

CNRS

The French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) is a public research organization (EPST) under the authority of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. Founded in 1939, the CNRS is one of the world's leading research institutions, with over 28,000 scientists, exploring in all fields of research (biology, chemistry, ecology and the environment, human beings and society, engineering and systems, mathematics, nuclear and particle sciences, physics, information sciences or Earth and Universe) in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research, the CNRS is a leading player in the world of research and development, producing knowledge and putting it at the service of society, as well as for the general public.

ENS Paris-Saclay

ENS Paris-Saclay delivers a scientific and cultural education of the highest standard, continuing the tradition of excellence of the écoles normales supérieures. What sets the School apart is that it brings together disciplines that no other higher education institution combines in quite the same way, or at the same level: the natural sciences, engineering, and the social sciences. In this unique environment, normalien students receive research-intensive training leading to master's and doctoral degrees in their chosen discipline, frequently coupled with an advanced teaching qualification. ENS Paris-Saclay is also a research centre with 14 laboratories covering all the disciplines taught at the School. It maintains partnerships with research organizations such as CNRS, INRIA and the CEA, as well as with other higher education and research institutions. In close collaboration with industry, the School conducts many high-level research programmes through research chairs and joint laboratories involving companies in the aeronautics, aerospace, energy, automotive, and IT sectors.

CentraleSupélec

CentraleSupélec is a public institution under ministerial charter, devoted to the sciences and engineering. This charter is shared between the Ministry of Higher Education,  Research and Innovation, and the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Digital Technologies. CentraleSupélec was officially established on January 1st, 2015, bringing together two leading engineering schools in France; Ecole Centrale Paris and Supélec. The co-operation between our two grandes écoles, as they are known in the French system, had progressively been gaining momentum since 2009, with sustained alliance in three core areas: engineering education, executive education and research.

Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 83 000 employees and sales of 19.0 billion euros in 2022, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

ESI Group

Founded in 1973, ESI Group envisions a world where Industry commits to bold outcomes, addressing high-stakes concerns - environmental impact, safety & comfort for consumers and workers, and adaptable and sustainable business models. ESI provides reliable and customized solutions anchored on predictive physics modeling and virtual prototyping expertise to allow industries to make the right decisions at the right time while managing their complexity. Acting principally in automotive & land transportation, aerospace, defense & naval and heavy industry, ESI is present in more than 18 countries, employs about 1,000 people around the world, and reported 2022 sales of €130 million. ESI is headquartered in France and is listed in compartment B of Euronext Paris.

Graduate School SIS

The Graduate School of Engineering and Systems Sciences (GS-SIS) federates training and research activities within the Université Paris-Saclay in the fields of engineering sciences and associated digital sciences. To this end, GS-SIS is developing and leading a unique ecosystem bringing together academic centres and industrial partners in the same area, in order to enhance the range of masters courses on offer, strengthen doctoral training and develop new areas of research that transcend disciplines.

Framatome

Framatome’s teams design and provide equipment, services and fuel for nuclear power plants. For more than 60 years, Framatome has been addressing the major challenges faced by its customers from throughout the world thanks to its complete portfolio of solutions and services. Our activities enable customers to optimize the availability and competitiveness of their facilities, while strengthening nuclear safety conditions. Framatome’s activities focus on five main areas: Nuclear power plant design Nuclear Steam Supply Systems (NSSSs) Fuel and components design and manufacturing I&C systems integration Operations and maintenance of all types of nuclear reactors Every day, our 18,000 employees play their part in supplying ever safer, cleaner and more economical low-carbon energy.

CEA

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas: defence and security, low carbon energies (nuclear and renewable energies), technological research for industry, fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences. Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, the CEA actively participates in national and international collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.

Institut d'Aéronautique et d'Astronautique (PSIA2)

The Paris-Saclay Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (PSIA2) aims to federate and make visible the scientific activities around aerospace and its impacts, within the perimeter of the University . It has three components: training, research, and promotion/communication with companies. It was created in January 2022.

IFPEN

IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) is a major research and training player in the fields of energy, transport and the environment. From research to industry, technological innovation is central to all its activities. Its areas of expertise include: the climate and environment aspects, the renewable energies, the sustainable mobility and the responsible oil and gas. IFPEN has proven expertise across the entire value chain, from fundamental research to innovation. It is funded both by a state budget and by resources provided by industrial partners. The latter account for over 50% of IFPEN's total budget, a configuration that is unique in France.

Valeo

Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to automakers worldwide. A technology company with over 100,000 employees, Valeo offers innovative systems and equipment to reduce CO2 emissions and enable intuitive driving. The Group also supplies spare parts to automakers and the independent aftermarket.

AFM

AFM is a scientific organization of general interest. Its aim is to provide an important structure for bringing together engineers, technicians, teachers, researchers, industrial and service companies and learned societies working to promote Mechanics. The association's stated aims include: training and scientific mediation for students, the development and influence of Mechanics in France, expertise for various public and private bodies, and the federating of all Mechanics players in France.

NAFEMS

NAFEMS, the only dedicated International Association for the Engineering Modelling, Analysis & Simulation Community, is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1983 which focuses on the practical application of numerical engineering simulation techniques such as the Finite Element Method for Structural Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Multibody Simulation. In addition to end users from all industry sectors, our stakeholders include technology providers, researchers and academics.

Inria Saclay

Inria is France's national research institute for digital science and technology. World-class research, technological innovation and entrepreneurial risk are its DNA. Created in 2008, the Inria Saclay research center is located at the heart of the Paris-Saclay scientific and technological excellence cluster. Serving the development of the Université Paris-Saclay and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, the Inria Saclay center employs 60 people in research support services and 600 scientists working in 37 project teams.

ADDL Ansys

Since 2001, ADDL has been the oldest Ansys reseller certified in France for the resale, training and support of Ansys software.

Naval Group

As an international player in naval defense, Naval Group is a partner to governments in controlling their maritime sovereignty. Naval Group develops innovative solutions to meet its customers' needs. Present throughout the entire ship life cycle, it designs, builds, integrates, maintains in service and modernizes submarines and surface ships, as well as their systems and equipment, right through to dismantling. It also provides services for shipyards and naval bases. As a high-tech industrial company, we draw on our exceptional expertise, unique design and production resources, and our ability to forge strategic partnerships, particularly in the context of technology transfer. Attentive to the challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR), Naval Group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact. With operations on five continents, the Group generates sales of 4.257 billion euros and employs 18,094 people (data at December 31, 2023).

EDF

EDF is a French state-owned electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply company, 100% owned by the French State. With over 170,000 employees, the Group's raison d'être lies in building a CO2-neutral energy future, reconciling preservation of the planet, well-being and development, thanks to electricity and innovative solutions and services.

CNES

A public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC), CNES has been proposing France's space policy to the public authorities since its creation in 1961. More than 2,300 men and women are mobilized within CNES to implement this strategy in 5 major strategic areas: Ariane, Science, Observation, Telecommunications and Defense. CNES maintains very close relations with the space industry, its European partners within the framework of the European Space Agency and the European Commission, and internationally. CNES is a major player in economic diplomacy, helping French industry to achieve numerous successes.

Institut DATA IA

The DATAIA Paris-Saclay Institute is the artificial intelligence institute of the Université Paris-Saclay. Winner of the "Instituts Convergences" call for projects launched by the French National Research Agency (ANR) in 2017, the DATAIA Institute has brought together the artificial intelligence (AI) expertise of the Paris-Saclay ecosystem to strengthen the interdisciplinary collaboration of institutions in data science and AI. In January 2021, the Institute refocused its activities on the Université Paris-Saclay cluster of excellence, becoming the bearer of the University's strategy in artificial intelligence, research and training. As France's leading artificial intelligence ecosystem, DATAIA aims to federate and structure multi-disciplinary expertise to develop cutting-edge research in data science in conjunction with other disciplines, such as the humanities and social sciences. It now mobilizes over 1,200 researchers and teacher-researchers from 46 laboratories (15% of which are international) within the Université Paris-Saclay perimeter.

ALTAIR

When data science meets rocket science, incredible things happen. The innovation our world-changing technology enables may feel like magic to users, but it’s the time-tested result of the rigorous application of science, math, and Altair. Since 1985, our comprehensive, open-architecture simulation, artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and data analytics solutions empower organizations to build better, more efficient, more sustainable products and processes that will usher in the breakthroughs of tomorrow’s world. Welcome to the cutting edge of computational intelligence – no magic necessary.