A scientific legacy—
—and a tradition of innovation

From the invention of the printing press to the very first surgical procedure performed remotely across the Atlantic—not to mention aspirin—Strasbourg has established itself over time as a true hub of innovation. At the University of Strasbourg, scientific excellence doesn’t stay confined to the labs: it translates into new therapies, diagnostics, more sustainable materials, and more resource-efficient industrial processes.

The Center of Excellence in Chemistry

Strasbourg by the Numbers

1st

European university

on the impact of research
in academia
on innovation *

1st

French health care startup incubator

Quest for Health (Grand Est)

1st

regional university

by the number of Nobel Prizes (18)

* Nature Index Innovation 2017 ranking

From Laboratories to Startups

+ 50

Startups founded in all sectors since 2012

+ 570 million euros

fundraising efforts

+25

a startup specializing in chemistry since 2012

THE UNIVERSITY OF STRASBOURG

A Few Notable Fundraising Events in Strasbourg

Treatment of Muscle Disease

97 million euros

2018–2020

Cancer Treatment

39 million euros

2022

Therapies for Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases

10 M€

2022

Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

13 million euros

2025

Science That Changes Everyday Life

In Strasbourg, chemistry translates into tangible results: more targeted medications, earlier diagnoses, more sustainable materials, more energy-efficient industrial processes, and solutions for environmental remediation (air, water, soil).

These advances stem from decades of basic research at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and biology. It is this research that makes breakthrough innovations possible and fuels the entire industrial ecosystem, from startups to large corporations.