{"id":4769,"date":"2025-10-09T16:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T14:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/innover-en-alsace-la-science-au-service-des-entreprises\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:06:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:06:22","slug":"from-lab-to-market-innovation-in-alsace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/from-lab-to-market-innovation-in-alsace\/","title":{"rendered":"From lab to market: innovation in Alsace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alsace boasts an outstanding scientific ecosystem, where public research is fully leveraged to support innovation within local companies. With easy access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, both SMEs and large corporations can accelerate their technological development, receive tailored support, and participate in European collaborative research initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Research infrastructure open to businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Innovation is a key pillar of the Grand Est Region\u2019s economic strategy. In Alsace, this translates into active technology transfer and public-private partnerships, led by organizations such as SATT Conectus<\/a> and the region\u2019s three innovation clusters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies benefit from access to more than 60 scientific platforms and 80 research units, spanning diverse fields including but not limited to chemistry, life sciences, materials science, and quantum technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CESQ: a catalyst for quantum innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The European Center for Quantum Sciences<\/a> (CESQ), established in Strasbourg in 2023, reflects the region\u2019s commitment to bridging research and industry. Backed by the Grand Est Region and Franco-German cooperation, CESQ will offer businesses access to hybrid HPC\/quantum computing programs, specialized training, and technical support starting in 2026. Initiatives like MaQuEst and UpQuantVal enable companies to test these technologies in real-world applications across biotechnology, chemistry, logistics, and finance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CESQ also hosts start-ups such as QPerfect, which emerged from academic research and develop software solutions for hybrid computing architectures. This model showcases Alsace\u2019s ability to turn fundamental research into practical innovations for industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scientific excellence in life sciences and chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alsace is a recognized hub for life sciences<\/a>, home to over 250 companies, 15,000 jobs, and advanced infrastructure like the Nextmed campus in Strasbourg and the biotechnology center in Saint-Louis. The BioValley France biocluster, the only pan-European health cluster, brings together key players around innovative projects in e-health, diagnostics, medical technologies, and advanced therapies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In chemistry<\/a>, the University of Strasbourg ranks first in Europe (Shanghai Ranking 2025) and hosts France\u2019s only Advanced Thematic Research Network (RTRA) dedicated to the discipline. With more than 1,000 researchers, the chemistry cluster operates at the intersection of biology, materials science, and medicine, with direct applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and environmental industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross-border cooperation driving innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alsace\u2019s unique trinational location enhances business access to public research. The KTUR\u00b2 (Knowledge Transfer Upper Rhine) network, supported by the European Union, connects 12 universities and numerous economic and technological stakeholders to facilitate knowledge and technology transfer between labs and companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through KTUR\u00b2, businesses can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n