The Hérault department is home to a concentration of research institutes and higher education establishments. Among the largest are CIRAD, a research center for sustainable agricultural development, and the Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry, providing education in arts, languages, and social sciences. Other notable entities include ICM - Institut du Cancer de Montpellier, specializing in oncology care, and L'Institut Agro Montpellier, offering higher education and research in agricultural fields. CGIAR is a global research partnership focused on reducing poverty and enhancing food security.
Almost all these organizations are located in Montpellier, indicating a strong geographical cluster of research and education activities. A significant number of these institutions are involved in higher education, often with a long history, such as the Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmes, founded in 1220.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,431 | ||||
| 2 |
Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéryuniv-montp3.fr
French public institution providing education in arts, languages, and social sciences for students and researchers through diverse training and research units. |
2,307 | |||
| 3 |
ICM - Institut du Cancer de Montpelliericm.unicancer.fr
A regional cancer research and treatment center, specializing in oncology care and recognized for its public hospital service and excellence in cancer research |
574 | |||
| 4 |
L'Institut Agro Montpellierinstitut-agro-montpellier.fr
A public institution in South France offering higher education and research in agricultural fields, with a focus on various training topics |
529 | |||
| 5 |
MSHmshsud.org
Research federation affiliated with CNRS, uniting sciences for alternative development at Maison des Sciences de l'Homme Sud |
441 | |||
| 6 | 412 | ||||
| 7 |
ENSAMmontpellier.archi.fr
A public institution in Montpellier that teaches architecture, urban planning, construction, awards architectural diplomas, conducts research, and promotes architectural culture |
280 | |||
| 8 |
Faculté de Droit et de Science politique de Montpellierdroit.edu.umontpellier.fr
Specializing in Law and Political Science education, located in Montpellier Providing academic programs for students in these fields |
231 | |||
| 9 | 221 | ||||
| 10 |
Université Montpellier 2montpellier
With a history of 9 centuries, the company covers various scientific fields, focusing on research and education in biology, chemistry, engineering, and more |
193 | |||
| 11 |
Centre Informatique National de l'Enseignement supérieurcines.fr
National public establishment provides intensive computing power for researchers, preserves digital heritage, and hosts IT equipment for public organizations, primarily higher education and research. |
184 | |||
| 12 |
Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmesfacmedecine.umontpellier.fr
Official LinkedIn page of the oldest medical school in the world, sharing news on training programs, events, and conferences in Montpellier-Nîmes |
183 | |||
| 13 |
IRCM - Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellierircm.fr
Research center develops basic and translational oncology, focusing on solid tumor plasticity and therapeutic antibodies for cancer treatment, collaborating with clinical departments. |
161 | |||
| 14 |
Faculté de Pharmacie Montpellierpharmacie.edu.umontpellier.fr
A prestigious pharmacy faculty in Montpellier, France, with over 2300 students and 400 staff, offering education in pharmaceutical sciences and driving research in various fields |
117 | |||
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| 15 |
ICGM Montpelliericgm.fr
Public research laboratory supported by CNRS, University of Montpellier, and ENSCM, advancing materials chemistry in health, environment, and energy fields. |
113 | |||
| 16 | 95 | ||||
| 17 | 82 | ||||
| 18 |
CRBM - CNRScrbm.cnrs.fr
A non-profit research center in Montpellier, focusing on biochemistry and cell biology to advance biomedical research and develop therapeutic strategies |
81 | |||
| 19 |
European Institute of Membranes of Montpellier/Franceiem.umontpellier.fr
A leading international research institute specializing in membrane materials and processes for applications in effluent treatment, gas separation, biotechnology, and health |
80 | |||
| 20 | 58 | ||||
| 21 |
Institut for Regenerative Medecine & Biothérapies (IRMB)irmb-montpellier.fr
The company is dedicated to transforming human health by leveraging knowledge of immune cells and stem cells biology |
52 | |||
| 22 |
Space Center of the University of Montpellier (CSUM)csum.umontpellier.fr
French no.1 in developing and launching university satellites, supporting nanosatellite engineering training and research, developing nanosatellite technology and hands-on training. |
35 | |||
| 23 |
Umr Espace-Devespace-dev.fr
The company conducts research on spatial dynamics of eco-socio systems, focusing on indicators, methodologies in remote sensing, and environmental observatories for development |
25 | |||
| 24 |
#DigitAg - Digital Agriculture Convergence Labhdigitag.fr
French Digital Agriculture Convergence Lab brings together 360 researchers to develop farmer-friendly ICT for competitive agriculture in a digital world. |
8 | |||
| 25 |
France-BioImagingfrance-bioimaging.org
A national infrastructure for biological imaging, providing access to innovative instruments and technologies, training programs, and advanced microscopy systems for researchers worldwide |
8 | |||
| 26 |
Pôle Chimie Balardumontpellier.fr
Research & innovation in the chemical sector conducted in Montpellier and its surroundings, focusing on developing innovative solutions |
6 | |||
| 27 |
Ecole doctorale Sciences Chimiques Balardedscb.umontpellier.fr
The Doctoral School in Chemical Sciences at Montpellier University focuses on research training and collaborations in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology |
4 | |||
| 28 |
University of Montpellierumontpellier.fr
A prestigious university formed in 2015 from the merger of two well-established universities, ranking as the 6th largest in France |
n/a | |||
| 29 |
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellierenscm.fr
A leading chemistry school in France, specializing in post-graduate education, PhD training, research projects, and technology development and transfer |
n/a | |||
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