# Top 30 Research Services companies in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 49 Research Services companies headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by École normale supérieure de Lyon, IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization and Université de Lyon. Their median headcount is 76. Half of them were founded in 2007 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (16), Villeurbanne (10) and Villefranche-sur-Saône (2).

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.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [École normale supérieure de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-normale-superieure-de-lyon) (ens-lyon.fr)<br>Higher education institution specializing in interdisciplinary research and training, fostering scientific excellence and social engagement in education and research. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,268 |  |
| 2 | [IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iarc-international-agency-for-research-on-cancer-world-health-organization) (who.int)<br>Coordinate and conduct research on cancer causes, mechanisms, prevention strategies, epidemiology, laboratory studies, and disseminate scientific information globally. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 515 | 1965 |
| 3 | [Université de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-lyon) (universite-lyon.fr)<br>Coordination of academic institutions in Lyon Saint-Étienne, supporting strategies, managing common projects, and promoting the regional academic territory. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 487 | 2007 |
| 4 | [CRCL Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crcl-centre-de-recherche-en-cancerologie-de-lyon) (crcl.fr)<br>A cancer research center affiliated with various prestigious institutions, aiming to enhance international recognition, knowledge transfer to clinics and industry, and education | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 309 | 2011 |
| 5 | [CIRI Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ciri-centre-international-de-recherche-en-infectiologie) (ciri.ens-lyon.fr)<br>The organization is dedicated to understanding and controlling infectious diseases through cutting-edge research in bacteriology, immunology, and virology | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 204 | 2013 |
| 6 | [Nitidæ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nitidae) (nitidae.org)<br>An NGO established in 2017 working to preserve forests, strengthen agricultural and energy value chains, and facilitate interactions between sectors | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 174 | 2017 |
| 7 | [Heva](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/heva) (heva-data.com)<br>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 | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 171 | 1989 |
| 8 | [SuperGrid Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/supergrid-institute) (supergrid-institute.com)<br>Expertise in high and medium voltage direct current systems, co-developing solutions to overcome technical barriers for future energy supergrids. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 156 | 2014 |
| 9 | [CETIAT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cetiat) (cetiat.fr)<br>Independent technical center providing expertise in industrial innovation for eco-energy transition, decarbonization, indoor air quality, and energy metrology from conception to market | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 136 | 1960 |
| 10 | [CNRS Délégation Rhône Auvergne](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cnrs-delegation-rhone-auvergne) (rhone-auvergne.cnrs.fr)<br>Research institution explores living things, matter, universe, human societies. Recognized for scientific work excellence in research and development. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 97 | 1939 |
| 11 | [InS (Innovation Nanomaterials & Strategy)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ins-innovation-nanomaterials-and-strategy) (ins-sciences.com)<br>A scientific innovation laboratory specializing in chemistry, contact mechanics, materials science, and engineering, offering training and high-tech equipment services | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Genay | 94 | 2002 |
| 12 | [Institut Lumière Matière](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-lumiere-matiere) (ilm.univ-lyon1.fr)<br>Researching physics and chemistry, from fundamental to innovation, across materials, soft matter, nanosciences, optics, theory, and life sciences. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 86 | 2013 |
| 13 | [ISM CORUM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ism-corum) (ismcorum.org)<br>A recognized organization offering expertise in equality and discrimination prevention through diagnostics, training, and support across various sectors like employment, housing, and education | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 84 | 1978 |
| 14 | [SOLADIS by Efor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/soladis-by-efor) (efor-group.com)<br>A data management company with expertise in statistics, digital solutions, omics projects, and clinical studies for healthcare product approval | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 79 | 2000 |
| 15 | [INL - CNRS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inl-cnrs) (inl.cnrs.fr)<br>A leading research unit focused on micro and nanotechnologies, conducting multidisciplinary research with applications in various economic sectors | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 76 | 2007 |
| 16 | [INSAVALOR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/insavalor) (insavalor.fr)<br>INSAVALOR facilitates collaboration between INSA Lyon laboratories and companies for research, technology transfer, training, and innovation projects, supported by expert teams and platforms | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 68 | 1988 |
| 17 | [IMP Laboratory](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imp-laboratory) (imp-umr5223.cnrs.fr)<br>Research unit specializing in polymer materials and engineering under CNRS, focusing on innovative research and development in the field | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 65 |  |
| 18 | [GREENMOT - Drive Innovation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/greenmot-drive-innovation) (greenmot.com)<br>Specializing in benchmarking, reverse engineering, and energy analysis for engines, with a focus on testing various systems in a flexible climatic test cell | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 62 | 2010 |
| 19 | [RCTs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rcts) (rcts.fr)<br>A French and International Full-Service CRO with expertise in clinical studies, pharmaco-epidemiology, medical devices, consulting, and regulatory services | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 56 | 1989 |
| 20 | [Laboratoire de Biologie Tissulaire et Ingénierie thérapeutique (LBTI)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/laboratoire-de-biologie-tissulaire-et-ingenierie-therapeutique-lbti) (lbti.ibcp.fr)<br>A leading French research laboratory specializing in studying healthy and diseased tissues, developing innovative therapeutic strategies for clinical applications | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 55 | 2013 |
| 21 | [PULSALYS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pulsalys) (pulsalys.fr)<br>Incubator and accelerator for Deep Tech innovations, transforming scientific discoveries from the University of Lyon into economic opportunities for companies and startups. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 50 | 2013 |
| 22 | [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 |
| 23 | [LYON INGENIERIE PROJETS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lyon-ingenierie-projets) (lip-lyon1.fr)<br>Lyon Ingénierie Projets, a subsidiary of University Lyon 1 and Hospices Civils de Lyon, offers engineering services located in Villeurbanne, France | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 31 | 2006 |
| 24 | [Institut Carnot CALYM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-carnot-calym) (calym.org)<br>Consortium dedicated to lymphoma research, accelerating innovation and transfer, encompassing preclinical, translational, and clinical expertise across France. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 28 | 2011 |
| 25 | [Calad'Impulsion - Coopérative d'Activité et d'Emploi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/calad-impulsion-cooperative-d-activite-et-d-emploi) (calad-impulsion.fr)<br>Innovative cooperative business empowering entrepreneurs to develop their professional activity and brand collectively, fostering growth, security, and collaboration | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 24 | 2012 |
| 26 | [CENTRALE INNOVATION](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centrale-innovation) (centrale-innovation.fr)<br>Valorization subsidiary for research from Centrales Lyon, Nantes, Marseille schools, and Saint-Etienne National School of Engineers. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Écully | 22 | 1993 |
| 27 | [Institut National de Recherche En Gestion Urbaine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-national-de-recherche-en-gestion-urbaine) (inregu.fr)<br>This institute focuses on urban value creation through research, education, product development, and conferences for city management stakeholders | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 15 | 2019 |
| 28 | [GREBE eau.sol.environnement](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grebe-eau-sol-environnement) (grebe.fr)<br>A company founded in 1984 offering hydrobiological analysis services through a lab and consulting services through a bureau of studies focused on aquatic environments | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 14 | 1984 |
| 29 | [ENGIE Lab Cylergie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/engie-lab-cylergie) (innovation.engie.com)<br>A research center focused on energy efficiency services and smart energy management, collaborating on research for energy and environmental transition | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 12 | 1987 |
| 30 | [IZInovation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/izinovation) (izinovation.com)<br>Specializing in public and rural hygiene, the company focuses on pest control and invasive species management through innovative solutions and expert services | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 11 | 2013 |

## 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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