Research in Strasbourg

The Foundation's scientific collaboration model

A Foundation-led collaboration to address business challenges

The Jean-Marie Lehn Foundation acts as a bridge between companies and the University of Strasbourg’s chemistry research ecosystem, transforming industrial challenges into exploratory projects with high innovation potential.

The goal: to co-develop research programs that address major health and sustainability challenges, while ensuring the independence and freedom of academic research.

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How your business benefits

  • Direct access to a pool of expertise in chemistry (University of Strasbourg & CNRS), without having to go through a lengthy sourcing process.
  • Exploratory projects to test an idea, overcome an obstacle, or open up a new avenue for R&D.
  • An independent scientific perspective to challenge a hypothesis, validate an approach, or explore a breakthrough.
  • A collaboration that carries minimal financial risk for the company, thanks to the tax benefits associated with supporting the Foundation.
  • A key factor in attracting talent: greater visibility for your company, connections with top talent, and a strong local presence.

What are the challenges?

  • Health: diagnostics, biomaterials, therapeutic solutions
  • Energy & Critical Resources: batteries, hydrogen, conversion/storage, CO₂ capture and utilization, critical metals.
  • Environment: air, water, and soil remediation; sensors and monitoring technologies
  • Sustainable materials: recyclability, bio-based alternatives, performance, and material efficiency.
  • Circular economy: waste recovery, recycling, new resources.
  • More efficient processes: reduction in solvent and energy use, catalysis

How does it work?

1.

Understand your long-term needs

Specific to your company, or shared with your partners/customers

2.

Provide you with the right academic expertise

Through a range of expertise tailored to your specific challenges

3.

Co-develop the exploratory project

Develop a research program with the academic team

4.

Start collaborating

Recruitment of a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher in the selected field

Let's develop your next research program together.
Gaëtan Chambon, Corporate Relations Manager

Examples of collaborations

Challenge: Sustainable materials & renewable, multifunctional molecules
Format: Three exploratory topics developed collaboratively with three different teams

“Dr. Leroux and his team have successfully developed an ambitious and innovative scientific approach as part of this project. Thanks to regular exchanges and a strong synergy of skills, these first few months have yielded promising and encouraging results.”

JEAN-FRANÇOIS SPINDLER

Director of Research & Innovation
, RIC - Lyon, Syensqo

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