Being supported by CNRS Innovation is an asset for the project leaders, who sometimes are the scientists who made the technological breakthrough. They can benefit not only from our knowledge of various technological domains and our proximity with the expectations of industrial players, but also from our network.

In close cooperation with the CNRS, we help researchers to start their business ventures, especially on the ethical or legal aspects. Once the company is created, we support the project leaders through coaching and training sessions to business/startup contests. We also offer the access to our network of business mentors

Within the context of the acquisition of a stake, our teams can provide a legal support to companies for all the legal aspects or for the negotiation of specific contracts.

Composed of a multifaceted teams, CNRS Innovation offers support during the crucial step consisting in the conception and the writing of your business plan. You can also benefit from our business developers skills in the study of your project sustainability, targeted market forecast, futur partners or competitors identification, technological issues, along with a legal support for your intellectual property strategy.

Thanks to our rooting in the funding ecosystem, we partner up with project leaders in their funding approaches by targetting the most relevant academic grants or fundraising partners identified in your network.