# 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).

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.

🇫🇷 Normandy · 27 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Université de Rouen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-rouen) (univ-rouen.fr)<br>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 Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-caen-normandie) (unicaen.fr)<br>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 Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-le-havre-normandie) (univ-lehavre.fr)<br>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 Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/insa-rouen-normandie) (insa-rouen.fr)<br>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 |  |
| 5 | [ESIGELEC : ÉCOLE D'INGÉNIEURS-ES GÉNÉRALISTES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/esigelec-ecole-d-ingenieurs-es-generalistes) (esigelec.fr)<br>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 |  |
| 6 | [CORIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coria) (coria.fr)<br>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 Caen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ensicaen-ecole-nationale-superieure-d-ingenieurs-de-caen) (ensicaen.fr)<br>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 | [GANIL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ganil) (ganil-spiral2.eu)<br>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'ingénieurs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/builders-ecole-d-ingenieurs) (builders-ingenieurs.fr)<br>Nonprofit engineering school delivering accredited engineering degrees, promoting sustainable and equitable future through collaboration among students and stakeholders. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 | 247 | 1993 |
| 10 | [LABÉO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/labeo) (laboratoire-labeo.fr)<br>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 Caen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iae-caen) (iae.unicaen.fr)<br>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 | [ACTALIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/actalia) (actalia.eu)<br>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 |  |
| 13 | [Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Rouen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-national-des-sciences-appliquees-de-rouen) (insa-rouen.fr)<br>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 |
| 14 | [Greyc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/greyc) (greyc.fr)<br>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 |  |
| 15 | [ISEL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/isel) (univ-lehavre.fr)<br>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 Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iae-rouen-normandie) (iae.univ-rouen.fr)<br>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 |  |
| 17 | [Normandie Université](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/normandie-universite) (normandie-univ.fr)<br>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 |  |
| 18 | [ESIX Normandy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/esix-normandy) (esix.unicaen.fr)<br>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)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cp2m-catalysis-polymerisation-processes-and-materials) (cp2m.org)<br>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 Rouen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufr-de-droit-economie-et-science-politique-de-rouen) (droit-eco-gestion.univ-rouen.fr)<br>A French university providing higher education and research opportunities in various fields for students seeking academic and professional growth | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Rouen | 36 |  |
| 21 | [LPC Caen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lpc-caen) (in2p3.fr)<br>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 Continue](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-de-formation-d-apprentis-centre-de-formation-continue) (univ-lehavre.fr)<br>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 | [CIRCOE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/circoe) (circoe.com)<br>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 Normandie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-fabrique-de-patrimoines-en-normandie) (lafabriquedepatrimoines.fr)<br>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 | [PRAXENS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/praxens) (praxens.fr)<br>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-Ouest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-de-traitement-des-donnees-du-canceropole-nord-ouest) (ctd-cno.org)<br>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 ESP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-carnot-esp) (carnot-esp.fr)<br>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 |

## 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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