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The 27 largest research institutes in Normandy

Tamtam tracks 27 research institutes headquartered in Normandy. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Université de Rouen, Université de Caen Normandie and Université Le Havre Normandie. Their median headcount is 82. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later. The most common headquarters are Caen (10), Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray (5) and Le Havre (4).

🇫🇷 Normandy27 companiesUpdated Nov 11, 2026

The research institutes in Normandy are primarily large higher education institutions, complemented by specialized research service providers. Key players include the Université de Rouen, offering broad education in law, economics, and sciences, and the Université de Caen Normandie, known for its extensive research and diverse cultural access. INSA Rouen Normandie is a leading engineering institution focusing on risk management, while CORIA specializes in fundamental research and diagnostic development, particularly in optics.

The data shows a concentration of these institutes in and around the cities of Caen and Rouen, which are major university towns in Normandy. For instance, GANIL in Caen focuses on heavy ion research, and LABÉO in Saint-Contest conducts high-tech analyses for animal health and food products, serving public health.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Université de Rouenuniv-rouen.fr

Offers education in law, economics, management, humanities, health, sports, sciences, and technology disciplines.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Mont-Saint-Aignan 3,200 1966
2
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.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Caen 3,160 1432
3
Université Le Havre Normandieuniv-lehavre.fr

Educates seven thousand students through specialized departments in international affairs, logistics, engineering, humanities, and sciences focused on human and professional development.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Le Havre 1,042 1984
4
INSA Rouen Normandieinsa-rouen.fr

Leading engineering institution providing 9 engineering programs, conducting research across 9 laboratories, and promoting scientific culture, focusing on risk management.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 511 n/a
5
ESIGELEC : ÉCOLE D'INGÉNIEURS-ES GÉNÉRALISTESesigelec.fr

Specializing in general engineering education, the company offers various programs in Intelligent and Connected Systems, emphasizing project-based learning, internships, entrepreneurship, and innovation for over 10,000 graduates

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 341 n/a
6
CORIAcoria.fr

Focused on fundamental research and diagnostic development, primarily optical. Also models reactive flows and engages in laser physics.

Research Services 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 314 1967
7
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.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Caen 278 1911
8
GANILganil-spiral2.eu

A national accelerator for heavy ions research and experimentation, providing cutting-edge facilities for scientific exploration and discovery

Research Services 🇫🇷 Caen 248 1978
9
BUILDERS École d'ingénieursbuilders-ingenieurs.fr

Nonprofit engineering school delivering accredited engineering degrees, promoting sustainable and equitable future through collaboration among students and stakeholders.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 247 1993
10
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.

Research Services 🇫🇷 Saint-Contest 232 2014
11
IAE Caeniae.unicaen.fr

Offers business and management education from undergraduate to doctoral levels, specializing in marketing, HR, finance, and healthcare management for students and professionals.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Caen 193 1956
12
ACTALIAactalia.eu

ACTALIA is a technical center supporting the agri-food industry in quality control, innovation, and research, with expertise in food safety, dairy products, and sensory evaluation

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Saint-Lô 132 n/a
13
Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Roueninsa-rouen.fr

It is a prominent engineering school in Normandy, offering diverse programs, conducting research, and fostering strong industry partnerships for future engineers.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 101 1985

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14
Greycgreyc.fr

The company is a research lab in digital science, specializing in image processing, machine learning, computer security, and other related topics

Research Services 🇫🇷 Caen 82 n/a
15
ISELuniv-lehavre.fr

Public engineering school delivering specialized degrees in logistics, energy, sustainable production, and mechanics, with advanced technological platforms and a dynamic student life.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Le Havre 79 1998
16
IAE Rouen Normandieiae.univ-rouen.fr

The company is a member of the IAE France network, providing management education at various levels with a focus on research and continuous learning for business leaders and executives

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Rouen 78 n/a
17
Normandie Universiténormandie-univ.fr

Coordination of training, research, and innovation among Normandy's higher education institutions and research bodies to address social and territorial challenges.

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Caen 47 n/a
18
ESIX Normandyesix.unicaen.fr

A university engineering school offering programs tailored to industrial technology, focusing on hands-on experience, project management, and teamwork skills in partnership with businesses

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Caen 39 1993
19
CP2M (Catalysis, Polymerisation, Processes and Materials)cp2m.org

Research catalysis, polymerization chemistry, process engineering, and materials development; integrates expertise from molecules to industrial processes, including recycling and biomass valorization.

Research Services 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne 37 2021
20
UFR de Droit, Économie et Science Politique de Rouendroit-eco-gestion.univ-rouen.fr

A French university providing higher education and research opportunities in various fields for students seeking academic and professional growth

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Rouen 36 n/a
21
LPC Caenin2p3.fr

Researching nuclear physics, standard model precision tests, and multi-messenger astrophysics. Also involved in applied nuclear science and technology research, and public science outreach.

Research Services 🇫🇷 Caen 32 1947
22
Centre de Formation d'apprentis - Centre de Formation Continueuniv-lehavre.fr

The company offers a wide range of training programs for individuals of all levels, focusing on lifelong learning, personalized support, and professional development opportunities

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Le Havre 13 1997
23
CIRCOEcircoe.com

A research and innovation center in logistics based in Haute-Normandie, facilitating links between private users, suppliers, and research centers to improve regional economic development

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage 🇫🇷 Le Havre 11 1993
24
La Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandielafabriquedepatrimoines.fr

Public cultural institution promoting, preserving, and sharing Normandy's tangible and intangible heritage through ethnographic research, restoration, and a network of museums.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Caen 11 2015
25
PRAXENSpraxens.fr

A support organization for companies in the agri-food industry, offering R&D and innovation services, originally known as Agro-Hall, now known as Praxens

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 🇫🇷 Évreux 10 1986
26
Centre de Traitement des Données du Cancéropôle Nord-Ouestctd-cno.org

The data processing center supports cancer research studies with methodological expertise, IT logistics, statistical analysis, and result valorization collaboration

Research Services 🇫🇷 Caen 10 2007
27
Institut Carnot ESPcarnot-esp.fr

Research, development, and innovation partner for energy production, rational use in systems, and development of energy and propulsion systems across key markets.

Research Services 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 5 2006

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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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