Research and Innovation Commission

The Research and Innovation Commission was launched in 2025 on the basis of the former Research and Innovation Commission created in 2011.

Continuing the work carried out since then, it will work to promote research and innovation activities within Engineering Schools by encouraging the conclusion of framework agreements with major research organisations and through active participation in thematic programme agencies.

  • Chaired by Viven Quéma, dean of Grenoble INP
  • Vice-chaired by Loic Roussel, dean of ESIEA
  • Vice-chaired by Christophe Lerouge, dean of IMT Atlantique
  • Vice-chaired by Emmanuel Seignez, dean of Polytech Paris-Saclay

Since 2024, CDEFI has also established a Strategic Council for Research in Engineering Schools, a body responsible for reinforcing the role of Engineering Schools within the French science and technology research ecosystem.

The role of the Research and Innovation Commission

Building on the work carried out since then, it will work to promote research and innovation activities within Engineering Schools by encouraging the conclusion of framework agreements with major research organisations and through active participation in thematic programme agencies.

 

The priority topics of the Research and Innovation Commission

The commission's strategic priorities are:

  • raising the profile of the research carried out and taught in the Schools;
  • promoting and highlighting the thematic scope and socio-economic value of engineering research;
  • streamlining policies to support innovation.