Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) is France’s national public research organization and one of the world’s largest institutions dedicated to fundamental and applied science. Founded in 1939, it operates a nationwide network of laboratories and thematic institutes, often co-managed with universities and other public bodies, advancing research across disciplines and supporting technology transfer to industry.
CNRS has a major footprint in chemistry and materials science, spanning catalysis, polymer and elastomer science, organic and inorganic synthesis, physical chemistry, process engineering, and environmental and energy-related chemistry. Its researchers contribute to advances in areas relevant to the chemical industry, such as sustainable processes, low‑carbon energy vectors, advanced materials, analytical methods, and circularity. CNRS collaborates extensively with industrial partners and start-ups, manages intellectual property, and supports the creation of spin-offs, facilitating the translation of laboratory results into industrial applications while training the next generation of scientists and engineers.
