Carnot Institute
One of the major objectives of MATEX is to create a Carnot Institute on multimaterials under extreme conditions, aiming to strengthen the enduring connection between academic research and industrial partners in this field.
What is a Carnot Institute?
A Carnot Institute is a virtual research structure aimed at fostering the development of research partnerships and technology transfer between public research and businesses.
Its missions
The missions of a Carnot Institute are to:
- Promote technological exchanges between researchers and industrial partners at the regional and national levels;
- Provide companies with the means and expertise to enhance their competitiveness;
- Strengthen innovation and boost the competitiveness of the French industry;
- Provide scientific revitalization to meet the future innovation needs of companies;
- Enhance the visibility of R&D activities internationally and at the European level.
Contact
Lavinia Balan 
lavinia.balan@cnrs-orleans.fr