The Research Services companies in the Rhône department are primarily concentrated in Lyon and Villeurbanne. This selection includes academic institutions like École normale supérieure de Lyon, which focuses on interdisciplinary research, and Université de Lyon, coordinating regional academic efforts. Other notable organizations include IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, dedicated to global cancer research, and SuperGrid Institute, specializing in high and medium voltage direct current systems for energy.
The companies here represent a mix of public and private entities, with a strong emphasis on health and scientific research. CRCL Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon and CIRI Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie exemplify the focus on medical science. Additionally, organizations like Nitidæ, an NGO preserving forests, and CETIAT, an independent technical center for eco-energy transition, highlight a broader scope of research and development interests within the region.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
École normale supérieure de Lyonens-lyon.fr
Higher education institution specializing in interdisciplinary research and training, fostering scientific excellence and social engagement in education and research. |
1,268 | |||
| 2 |
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organizationwho.int
Coordinate and conduct research on cancer causes, mechanisms, prevention strategies, epidemiology, laboratory studies, and disseminate scientific information globally. |
515 | |||
| 3 |
Université de Lyonuniversite-lyon.fr
Coordination of academic institutions in Lyon Saint-Étienne, supporting strategies, managing common projects, and promoting the regional academic territory. |
487 | |||
| 4 |
CRCL Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyoncrcl.fr
A cancer research center affiliated with various prestigious institutions, aiming to enhance international recognition, knowledge transfer to clinics and industry, and education |
309 | |||
| 5 |
CIRI Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologieciri.ens-lyon.fr
The organization is dedicated to understanding and controlling infectious diseases through cutting-edge research in bacteriology, immunology, and virology |
204 | |||
| 6 |
Nitidænitidae.org
An NGO established in 2017 working to preserve forests, strengthen agricultural and energy value chains, and facilitate interactions between sectors |
174 | |||
| 7 |
Hevaheva-data.com
Specializing in clinical research and health data analysis, we provide expertise in peri-approval studies, late phase studies, HEOR modeling, RWE strategies, data visualization, and consulting services |
171 | |||
| 8 |
SuperGrid Institutesupergrid-institute.com
Expertise in high and medium voltage direct current systems, co-developing solutions to overcome technical barriers for future energy supergrids. |
156 | |||
| 9 | 136 | ||||
| 10 |
CNRS Délégation Rhône Auvergnerhone-auvergne.cnrs.fr
Research institution explores living things, matter, universe, human societies. Recognized for scientific work excellence in research and development. |
97 | |||
| 11 |
InS (Innovation Nanomaterials & Strategy)ins-sciences.com
A scientific innovation laboratory specializing in chemistry, contact mechanics, materials science, and engineering, offering training and high-tech equipment services |
94 | |||
| 12 |
Institut Lumière Matièreilm.univ-lyon1.fr
Researching physics and chemistry, from fundamental to innovation, across materials, soft matter, nanosciences, optics, theory, and life sciences. |
86 | |||
| 13 |
ISM CORUMismcorum.org
A recognized organization offering expertise in equality and discrimination prevention through diagnostics, training, and support across various sectors like employment, housing, and education |
84 | |||
| 14 |
SOLADIS by Eforefor-group.com
A data management company with expertise in statistics, digital solutions, omics projects, and clinical studies for healthcare product approval |
79 | |||
| 15 |
INL - CNRSinl.cnrs.fr
A leading research unit focused on micro and nanotechnologies, conducting multidisciplinary research with applications in various economic sectors |
76 | |||
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| 16 |
INSAVALORinsavalor.fr
INSAVALOR facilitates collaboration between INSA Lyon laboratories and companies for research, technology transfer, training, and innovation projects, supported by expert teams and platforms |
68 | |||
| 17 |
IMP Laboratoryimp-umr5223.cnrs.fr
Research unit specializing in polymer materials and engineering under CNRS, focusing on innovative research and development in the field |
65 | |||
| 18 |
GREENMOT - Drive Innovationgreenmot.com
Specializing in benchmarking, reverse engineering, and energy analysis for engines, with a focus on testing various systems in a flexible climatic test cell |
62 | |||
| 19 | 56 | ||||
| 20 |
Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et Ingénierie thérapeutique (LBTI)lbti.ibcp.fr
A leading French research laboratory specializing in studying healthy and diseased tissues, developing innovative therapeutic strategies for clinical applications |
55 | |||
| 21 |
PULSALYSpulsalys.fr
Incubator and accelerator for Deep Tech innovations, transforming scientific discoveries from the University of Lyon into economic opportunities for companies and startups. |
50 | |||
| 22 |
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. |
37 | |||
| 23 |
LYON INGENIERIE PROJETSlip-lyon1.fr
Lyon Ingénierie Projets, a subsidiary of University Lyon 1 and Hospices Civils de Lyon, offers engineering services located in Villeurbanne, France |
31 | |||
| 24 |
Institut Carnot CALYMcalym.org
Consortium dedicated to lymphoma research, accelerating innovation and transfer, encompassing preclinical, translational, and clinical expertise across France. |
28 | |||
| 25 |
Calad'Impulsion - Coopérative d'Activité et d'Emploicalad-impulsion.fr
Innovative cooperative business empowering entrepreneurs to develop their professional activity and brand collectively, fostering growth, security, and collaboration |
24 | |||
| 26 |
CENTRALE INNOVATIONcentrale-innovation.fr
Valorization subsidiary for research from Centrales Lyon, Nantes, Marseille schools, and Saint-Etienne National School of Engineers. |
22 | |||
| 27 |
Institut National de Recherche En Gestion Urbaineinregu.fr
This institute focuses on urban value creation through research, education, product development, and conferences for city management stakeholders |
15 | |||
| 28 |
GREBE eau.sol.environnementgrebe.fr
A company founded in 1984 offering hydrobiological analysis services through a lab and consulting services through a bureau of studies focused on aquatic environments |
14 | |||
| 29 |
ENGIE Lab Cylergieinnovation.engie.com
A research center focused on energy efficiency services and smart energy management, collaborating on research for energy and environmental transition |
12 | |||
| 30 |
IZInovationizinovation.com
Specializing in public and rural hygiene, the company focuses on pest control and invasive species management through innovative solutions and expert services |
11 | |||
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