CNRS, also known as The French National Centre for Scientific Research, is a state-owned organization headquartered in France. Founded in 1939, it employs approximately 18,170 individuals. The institution specializes in providing research services, with its scientists dedicated to exploring the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies to address contemporary and future challenges.
On June 23, 2026, in collaboration with Université de Lorraine and Framatome, CNRS inaugurated the SISLAB joint laboratory at VivaTech, focusing on studying chemical composition variations in steel ingots used for large components in nuclear power plants. Also on June 23, the European Research Council (ERC) announced its "Advanced grant 2025" results, with CNRS serving as the host institution for 16 established researchers awarded grants. Earlier on June 8, a delegation visited the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS) in Japan, continuing the collaboration between France and Japan in international mathematical research. Previously, on June 18, during the “Defense Cybersecurity & AI” day at VivaTech, CNRS announced the creation of a joint laboratory with Université Côte d’Azur and Docaposte, the digital subsidiary of La Poste Group, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for digital trust.
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