Support for innovative SMEs and start-ups

INNOVATIVE SMES, START-UPS…
BOOST YOUR DEVELOPMENT WITH IFPEN  

Our strengths

	Our know-howand technical resources for the development of industrial innovations
	The multidisciplinary skills of our 1,600 employees specialized in R&D, legal, patent, market research, finance and business development
	Our international network: subsidiaries, industrial partners, laboratories, investors
	Our flexibility and responsiveness

 
...to benefit your project

	To save time in your development phase
	To add value to your innovation
	To mitigate your technical and financial risks

 
We play an active role in a number of initiatives aimed at supporting SMEs, including:
•    the Carnot Institute network, which facilitates partnerships between SMEs and public research players. IFPEN is labeled Carnot for its activities in the fields: Transports Energie and Ressources énergétiques
•    the SME pact, aimed at encouraging closer ties between SMEs and large companies
 

Supporting SMEs in their R&D projects is one of IFPEN’s missions: we have been doing so since 1989 and have already backed 400 companies, creating more than 1,200 jobs in the process. 

Each year:
• 300 companies met
• 50 applications examined
• for 20 contracts signed / 3 jobs created on average

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET US TO PRESENT YOUR PROJECT?

A team made up of innovation experts is here to listen to your needs and support and guide you through your project!