Research in Strasbourg

Innovation in Strasbourg

A scientific legacy and a tradition of innovation

From the invention of the printing press to the world's first remote surgical procedure performed remotely across the Atlantic - not to mention aspirin - Strasbourg has established itself over time as a hub of innovation. At the University of Strasbourg, scientific excellence extends far beyond the laboratory: it drives the development of new therapies and diagnostics, more sustainable materials, and more resource-efficient industrial processes.

The Center of Excellence in Chemistry

Strasbourg in figures

No. 1
European university
for the impact of academic 
research
on innovation *
No. 1
French healthcare startup incubator
Quest for Health (Grand Est)
No. 1
regional university
by 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
in funding raised
+25
startups specializing in chemistry since 2012
THE UNIVERSITY OF STRASBOURG

Some of Strasbourg's most notable funding rounds

Muscle disease treatment
97 million euros
2018–2020
Cancer treatment
39 million euros
2022
Cancer and neurodegenerative disease treatments
10 M€
2022
Pancreatic cancer treatment
13 million euros
2025

Science that transforms 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 and soil).

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

Did you know? More than 1 in 10 patent applications filed with the European Patent Office come from universities.
Discover the startups that have emerged from Strasbourg's chemistry labs
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