The Calvados department hosts a diverse range of companies with in-house R&D, spanning various sectors from higher education and healthcare to specialized manufacturing and software. These include large institutions like Université de Caen Normandie, a major university, and CHU Caen Normandie, a comprehensive hospital. Mid-sized firms such as Gilbert, active in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and FRIAL, a frozen food manufacturer, also feature prominently.
The list highlights a significant presence of research and development in public institutions, with both universities and research centers like GANIL, focused on heavy ion research, and LABÉO, specializing in animal health and food analyses, located in Caen or nearby. This indicates a strong regional emphasis on scientific and technological advancement, often linked to public sector initiatives.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Université de Caen Normandieunicaen.fr
This French university provides initial, continuing, and work-study education, conducts advanced research in four key areas, and offers diverse cultural and knowledge access events. |
3,160 | |||
| 2 |
CHU Caen Normandiechu-caen.fr
Provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and obstetric care across 3 sites, offering specialized services, teaching, and research for the population. |
2,506 | |||
| 3 |
Gilbertgroupe-gilbert.fr
Industrial group operating in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hygiene, CDMO, and spas, offering health solutions, with strong positions in baby products. |
605 | |||
| 4 |
Forterro FRforterro.com
Deploys 6 ERP solutions and 1 planning solution, covering business processes for startups, SMEs, and multi-site industrial groups to structure activity, optimize management, and foster growth. |
364 | |||
| 5 | 296 | ||||
| 6 |
ENSICAEN - Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Caenensicaen.fr
Educates high-level engineers in physics, computer science, materials-chemistry, and industrial engineering, adapting pedagogy with innovation and relying on cutting-edge scientific research. |
278 | |||
| 7 |
GANILganil-spiral2.eu
A national accelerator for heavy ions research and experimentation, providing cutting-edge facilities for scientific exploration and discovery |
248 | |||
| 8 |
LABÉOlaboratoire-labeo.fr
Performs extensive high-tech analyses for animal health, water, and food products, serving public health through sanitary and epidemiological monitoring and environmental oversight. |
232 | |||
| 9 | 157 | ||||
| 10 |
AXE GROUPaxe-group.com
A company with over 45 million euros in revenue, 400+ employees, operations in France, China, and Romania, and 25,000+ m2 across 5 sites |
129 | |||
| 11 | 95 | ||||
| 12 |
THIERRY FONLUPTthierry-fonlupt.fr
Partnering with luxury French houses for over 40 years, our company specializes in tailoring, dressmaking, leather goods, and design services, holding the EPV label |
78 | |||
| 13 | 75 | ||||
| 14 |
Jacomo Productionsgroupe-vabel.com
Develop, manufacture, package, and market technical products in cosmetics, perfumery, makeup, health, and impregnated wipes for mass market, pharmacy, and luxury distribution. |
68 | |||
| 15 |
FACTEMfactem.com
A French SME specializing in audio accessories, Factem designs and manufactures innovative, high-quality products using new technologies for global export |
67 | |||
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| 16 |
Metalu Plastmetalu-plast.com
Manufacturer of sports equipment, enclosures, and multi-sports playgrounds, a key player in custom-made solutions, recognized worldwide and leader in France. |
64 | |||
| 17 |
buronomicburonomic.com
French manufacturer of office furniture, offering a wide range of desks, storage, and seating solutions for professional workspaces since 1981. |
64 | |||
| 18 | 64 | ||||
| 19 |
VIGNAL ABLvignal-group.com
designing and manufacturing heavy-duty LED, HID and halogen work, drive, and auxiliary lights for various vehicles and markets globally |
61 | |||
| 20 | 46 | ||||
| 21 |
dejamobiledejamobile.com
Fintech company providing white-label digital payment solutions for issuers and acquirers, enabling contactless payments via mobile devices and software POS applications. |
44 | |||
| 22 |
Solyvesolyve.com
A leader in biosolutions for the food industry, specializing in solid fermentation and enzyme production to optimize businesses sustainably #foodindustry #enzymes #sustainableoptimize |
42 | |||
| 23 |
Alliansysalliansys.fr
Specialized in electronic equipment development, production, and after-sales service, serving diverse industries with advanced technology and full logistical support. |
41 | |||
| 24 |
Groupe ATIgroupe-ati.fr
A leading partner in the food industry for over 30 years, providing innovative solutions for dosing, packaging, robotization, and more across various sectors |
39 | |||
| 25 | 
Hydequiphydequip.fr
Hydéquip specializes in manufacturing electro-hydraulic components for mobile machinery, marine, and offshore sectors They offer custom solutions and safety-focused engineering services |
32 | |||
| 26 |
PYROMERAL Systemspyromeral.com
Development and manufacturing of advanced inorganic polymer and glass-ceramic composite materials for high-temperature, flame-resistant industrial, motorsport, and aerospace applications. |
32 | |||
| 27 |
DOSELECserac-group.com
Specializes in dosing systems and filling machines for the food industry, offering a range of technologies, nozzles, and services for revamping machines |
31 | |||
| 28 |
QUANTAFLOWquantaflow.com
A French company specializing in counting and analyzing people flows in large complex sites through cutting-edge sensors and software solutions |
29 | |||
| 29 |
CONSTRUCTIONS MECANIQUES DE CHAMANTcmcchamant.fr
Family-owned company specializing in engineering, mechanical work, boiler making, piping, and industrial maintenance with ISO 9001 quality certification. |
29 | |||
| 30 |
MSC CONSTRUCTION METALLIQUEmsc-caen.fr
A family-owned individual services company in Normandy, France specializing in construction and metalwork projects |
27 | |||
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