# Top 29 research institutes in the Hérault department
Tamtam tracks 29 research institutes headquartered in the Hérault department. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by CIRAD, Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry and ICM - Institut du Cancer de Montpellier. Their median headcount is 113. Half of them were founded in 1994 or later. The most common headquarters are Montpellier (29).
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.
🇫🇷 Hérault · 29 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CIRAD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cirad) (cirad.fr)
Research center for sustainable agricultural development, conducting trials, training, and information dissemination, applying life, human, and engineering sciences to agriculture and food. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 2,431 | 1984 |
| 2 | [Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-montpellier-paul-valery) (univ-montp3.fr)
French public institution providing education in arts, languages, and social sciences for students and researchers through diverse training and research units. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 2,307 | |
| 3 | [ICM - Institut du Cancer de Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icm-institut-du-cancer-de-montpellier) (icm.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 | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 574 | 1923 |
| 4 | [L'Institut Agro Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-institut-agro-montpellier) (institut-agro-montpellier.fr)
A public institution in South France offering higher education and research in agricultural fields, with a focus on various training topics | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 529 | 2007 |
| 5 | [MSH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/msh) (mshsud.org)
Research federation affiliated with CNRS, uniting sciences for alternative development at Maison des Sciences de l'Homme Sud | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 441 | |
| 6 | [CGIAR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cgiar) (cgiar.org)
A global research partnership dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food security, and improving natural resources through collaboration with various partners | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 412 | 1971 |
| 7 | [ENSAM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ensam) (montpellier.archi.fr)
A public institution in Montpellier that teaches architecture, urban planning, construction, awards architectural diplomas, conducts research, and promotes architectural culture | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 280 | 1968 |
| 8 | [Faculté de Droit et de Science politique de Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-de-droit-et-de-science-politique-de-montpellier) (droit.edu.umontpellier.fr)
Specializing in Law and Political Science education, located in Montpellier Providing academic programs for students in these fields | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 231 | |
| 9 | [LIRMM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lirmm-montpellier) (lirmm.fr)
LIRMM is a research unit focusing on information, communication, and systems technologies through research in integrated systems, mobile communication, robotics, and more | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 221 | 1992 |
| 10 | [Université Montpellier 2](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-montpellier-2) (montpellier)
With a history of 9 centuries, the company covers various scientific fields, focusing on research and education in biology, chemistry, engineering, and more | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 193 | |
| 11 | [Centre Informatique National de l'Enseignement supérieur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-informatique-national-de-l-enseignement-superieur) (cines.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. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 184 | 1999 |
| 12 | [Faculté de Médecine Montpellier-Nîmes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-de-medecine-montpellier-nimes) (facmedecine.umontpellier.fr)
Official LinkedIn page of the oldest medical school in the world, sharing news on training programs, events, and conferences in Montpellier-Nîmes | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 183 | 1220 |
| 13 | [IRCM - Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ircm-institut-de-recherche-en-cancerologie-de-montpellier) (ircm.fr)
Research center develops basic and translational oncology, focusing on solid tumor plasticity and therapeutic antibodies for cancer treatment, collaborating with clinical departments. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 161 | 1997 |
| 14 | [Faculté de Pharmacie Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-de-pharmacie-montpellier) (pharmacie.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 | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 117 | 1803 |
| 15 | [ICGM Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/icgm-montpellier) (icgm.fr)
Public research laboratory supported by CNRS, University of Montpellier, and ENSCM, advancing materials chemistry in health, environment, and energy fields. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 113 | 2007 |
| 16 | [LIRMM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lirmm) (lirmm.fr)
Research entity affiliated with University of Montpellier 2 and CNRS, focusing on computer science, robotics, and microelectronics in France | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 95 | |
| 17 | [ENSCM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enscm) (enscm.fr)
The company offers high-level training in chemistry to prepare engineers for careers in production, research, and management in various chemical fields | Chemicals | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 82 | 1907 |
| 18 | [CRBM - CNRS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crbm-cnrs) (crbm.cnrs.fr)
A non-profit research center in Montpellier, focusing on biochemistry and cell biology to advance biomedical research and develop therapeutic strategies | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 81 | 1966 |
| 19 | [European Institute of Membranes of Montpellier/France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/european-institute-of-membranes-of-montpellier-france) (iem.umontpellier.fr)
A leading international research institute specializing in membrane materials and processes for applications in effluent treatment, gas separation, biotechnology, and health | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 80 | 1994 |
| 20 | [SATT AxLR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/satt-axlr) (axlr.com)
Support innovative academic research projects in Montpellier-Nimes-Perpignan area to reach maturity and successful market commercialization. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 58 | 2012 |
| 21 | [Institut for Regenerative Medecine & Biothérapies (IRMB)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-for-regenerative-medecine-and-biotherapies-irmb) (irmb-montpellier.fr)
The company is dedicated to transforming human health by leveraging knowledge of immune cells and stem cells biology | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 52 | |
| 22 | [Space Center of the University of Montpellier (CSUM)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/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. | Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 35 | 2011 |
| 23 | [Umr Espace-Dev](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/umr-espace-dev) (espace-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 | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 25 | 2010 |
| 24 | [#DigitAg - Digital Agriculture Convergence Lab](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/digitag-digital-agriculture-convergence-lab) (hdigitag.fr)
French Digital Agriculture Convergence Lab brings together 360 researchers to develop farmer-friendly ICT for competitive agriculture in a digital world. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 8 | 2017 |
| 25 | [France-BioImaging](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/france-bioimaging) (france-bioimaging.org)
A national infrastructure for biological imaging, providing access to innovative instruments and technologies, training programs, and advanced microscopy systems for researchers worldwide | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 8 | 2012 |
| 26 | [Pôle Chimie Balard](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pole-chimie-balard) (umontpellier.fr)
Research & innovation in the chemical sector conducted in Montpellier and its surroundings, focusing on developing innovative solutions | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 6 | |
| 27 | [Ecole doctorale Sciences Chimiques Balard](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-doctorale-sciences-chimiques-balard) (edscb.umontpellier.fr)
The Doctoral School in Chemical Sciences at Montpellier University focuses on research training and collaborations in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | 4 | |
| 28 | [University of Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-montpellier) (umontpellier.fr)
A prestigious university formed in 2015 from the merger of two well-established universities, ranking as the 6th largest in France | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | | |
| 29 | [Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-nationale-superieure-de-chimie-de-montpellier) (enscm.fr)
A leading chemistry school in France, specializing in post-graduate education, PhD training, research projects, and technology development and transfer | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Montpellier | | |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.
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