The Tours region R&D ecosystem
Tours region is ranked number 48 of 392 R&D ecosystems in the 311 Institute directory, with 48 labs within about 120 kilometres: 30 university, 16 research institutes and 2 government. Leading organisations include Université de Tours, Université de Poitiers, Institut de Chimie and Université d'Angers, focused on mechanics of materials, molecular biology, materials chemistry and biomedical engineering.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
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48labs
18organisations
1country
All 48 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEA Le RipaultCEA DAM Île-de-France | Monts, France | Government Industrials and manufacturing | Aerospace Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Materials Chemistry | 1961 |
| Institut Français du Cheval et de l'ÉquitationInstitut Français du Cheval et de l'Équitation | Saumur, France | Government Agriculture and food | Equine, Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics | 2010 |
| Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du MansLe Mans Université | Le Mans, France | University Industrials and manufacturing | Biomedical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Aerospace Engineering | 1996 |
| Laboratoire d’Informatique de l’Université du MansLe Mans Université | Le Mans, France | University Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Signal Processing, Information Systems | |
| Micro et Nanomédecines translationnellesUniversité d'Angers | Angers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Biomaterials, Pharmaceutical Science, Molecular Biology | 2017 |
| Mitochondrial and Cardiovascular PhysiopathologyUniversité d'Angers | Angers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Molecular Biology, Genetics, Clinical Biochemistry | 2017 |
| RMeS - Regenerative Medicine and SkeletonUniversité d'Angers | Angers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Medicine, Pathology and Forensic Medicine | 2012 |
| Centre de Recherche en GestionUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Public policy and analysis | Strategy and Management, Public Administration, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 1992 |
| Ischémie Reperfusion, Métabolisme et Inflammation Stérile en TransplantationUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Surgery, Transplantation, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | 2022 |
| Laboratoire d'Informatique et d'Automatique pour les SystèmesUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Industrials and manufacturing | Control and Systems Engineering, Computer Networks and Communications, Artificial Intelligence | 2012 |
| Laboratoire de Mathématiques et ApplicationsUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Basic science | Geometry and Topology, Mathematical Physics, Materials Chemistry | 2012 |
| Laboratoire de Neurosciences Expérimentales et CliniquesUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Neurology, Epidemiology | 2012 |
| Laboratoire d’Economie de PoitiersUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Public policy and analysis | General Economics, Econometrics and Finance, Finance, Economics and Econometrics | 1996 |
| Laboratoire Inflammation, Tissus Épithéliaux et CytokinesUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Immunology, Dermatology, Surgery | 2008 |
| Laboratoire Mobilité Vieillissement et ExerciceUniversité de Poitiers | Poitiers, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | 2012 |
| Analyse des Systèmes BiologiquesUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Molecular Biology, Control and Systems Engineering, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | 2024 |
| Biomolécules et Biotechnologies VégétalesUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Molecular Biology, Plant Science, Pharmacology | 2000 |
| Centre d'Étude des Pathologies RespiratoiresUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Cancer Research, Infectious Diseases | 2012 |
| Centre d'Etudes Supérieures de la RenaissanceUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Social sciences and humanities | Classics, History, Music | 1956 |
| CItés, Territoires, Environnement et SociétésUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Social sciences and humanities | Archeology, Sociology and Political Science, Space and Planetary Science | 2012 |
| Éducation Éthique SantéUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Education, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine | 2013 |
| GéoHydrosystèmes COntinentauxUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Environment and climate | Soil Science, Ecology, Earth-Surface Processes | 2012 |
| GREMAN, Matériaux, Microélectronique, Acoustique, NanotechnologiesUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Industrials and manufacturing | Mechanics of Materials, Materials Chemistry, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials | 2012 |
| Infectiologie et santé publiqueUniversité de Tours | Nouzilly, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Small Animals, Food Science, Endocrinology | 1991 |
| Institut de Recherche sur la Biologie de l'Insecte UMR 7261Université de Tours | Tours, France | University Agriculture and food | Genetics, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Insect Science | 2012 |
| Morphogénèse et antigénicité du VIH et des virus des hépatites et émergentsUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Epidemiology, Hepatology, Virology | 2012 |
| Physico-Chimie des Matériaux et des Électrolytes pour l’ÉnergieUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Industrials and manufacturing | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Catalysis, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials | 2012 |
| Physiologie de la Reproduction et des ComportementsUniversité de Tours | Nouzilly, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Agronomy and Crop Science, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Reproductive Medicine | 2012 |
| Psychologie des âges de la vie et adaptationUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Healthcare and life sciences | Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology, General Health Professions, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | 1996 |
| Qualité de vie et Santé psychologiqueUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Social sciences and humanities | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, General Health Professions, Social Psychology | 2019 |
| Synthèse et Isolement de Molécules BioActivesUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Chemicals and materials | Catalysis, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Biomedical Engineering | 2018 |
| Val de Loire Recherche en ManagementUniversité de Tours | Tours, France | University Public policy and analysis | Marketing, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Sociology and Political Science | 2012 |
| Laboratoire Angevin de Mécanique, Procédés et InnovAtionArts et Métiers | Angers, France | Research institute Industrials and manufacturing | Mechanics of Materials, Human-Computer Interaction, Mechanical Engineering | |
| Centre de Transfert de Technologie du MansCentre de Transfert de Technologie du Mans | Le Mans, France | Research institute Industrials and manufacturing | Biomedical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Surfaces, Coatings and Films | |
| Biologie & SantéCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique | Poitiers, France | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Pharmacology, Molecular Medicine, Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine | 2024 |
| Clinical Investigation Center Plurithematic ToursClinical Investigation Center Plurithematic Tours | Tours, France | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Epidemiology, Statistics and Probability | |
| Écologie et Biologie des InteractionsCNRS Écologie & Environnement | Poitiers, France | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Ecology, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology | 2012 |
| Institut PprimeCNRS Ingénierie | Poitiers, France | Research institute Industrials and manufacturing | Computational Mechanics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanics of Materials | 2010 |
| Laboratoire Géomatique et foncierConservatoire National des Arts et Métiers | Le Mans, France | Research institute Environment and climate | Aerospace Engineering, Oceanography, Geology | 2011 |
| Institut de Chimie des Milieux et des Matériaux de PoitiersInstitut de Chimie | Poitiers, France | Research institute Chemicals and materials | Materials Chemistry, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Biomedical Engineering | 2012 |
| Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du MansInstitut de Chimie | Le Mans, France | Research institute Chemicals and materials | Organic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Food Science | 2012 |
| Institut des Sciences et Technologies Moléculaires d'AngersInstitut de Chimie | Angers, France | Research institute Chemicals and materials | Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials | 1998 |
| Département Santé AnimaleInstitut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement | Nouzilly, France | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Agronomy and Crop Science, Parasitology, Infectious Diseases | 1966 |
| Plateforme d'Infectiologie ExpérimentaleInstitut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement | Nouzilly, France | Research institute Agriculture and food | Small Animals, Microbiology, Animal Science and Zoology | 2006 |
| Observatoire Radioastronomique de NançayInstitut National des Sciences de l'Univers | Nançay, France | Research institute Space | Astronomy and Astrophysics, Nuclear and High Energy Physics | 1956 |
| Laboratoire Angevin de Recherche en MathématiquesInstitut National des Sciences Mathématiques et de leurs Interactions | Angers, France | Research institute Basic science | Geometry and Topology, Mathematical Physics, Statistics and Probability | 2000 |
| Institut de Recherche en Horticulture et SemencesServices déconcentrés d'appui à la recherche Pays de la Loire | Beaucouzé, France | Research institute Agriculture and food | Plant Science, Cell Biology, Genetics | 2012 |
| Signalisation Fonctionnelle des Canaux Ioniques et RécepteursServices déconcentrés d'appui à la recherche Pays de la Loire | Angers, France | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Plant Science |
Countries
Organisations
- Arts et Métiers
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
- CNRS Écologie & Environnement
- CNRS Ingénierie
- Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers
- Institut de Chimie
- Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement
- Institut National des Sciences de l'Univers
- Institut National des Sciences Mathématiques et de leurs Interactions
- Université de Poitiers
- Université de Tours
Other leading ecosystems
- Paris and Saclay
- Beijing and Tianjin
- Washington DC and Maryland
- Greater Tokyo and Tsukuba
- Moscow
- Grenoble
- London and the Golden Triangle
- Greater Bay Area (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong)
- Shanghai and Suzhou
- Provence (ITER and Cadarache)
- Silicon Valley and the Bay Area
- Singapore
- Zurich, Basel and Aargau
- Randstad (Amsterdam, Delft, Leiden)
- Stuttgart and Karlsruhe
Questions and answers
How big is the Tours region R&D ecosystem?
It has 48 labs from 18 organisations, ranking number 48 worldwide in the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory.
Which organisations have labs in Tours region?
They include Université de Tours, Université de Poitiers, Institut de Chimie and Université d'Angers.
What does the Tours region ecosystem specialise in?
Its main focus areas are mechanics of materials, molecular biology, materials chemistry and biomedical engineering.
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