Create a teaching and research chair

A Chair is primarily the expression of a lasting relationship of trust between a company and the School, which meets the needs of Teaching and Research, with mutual benefits.

For the company

• strong synergies between its industrial R&D and academic research,
• systematic involvement in the work and documents of the Chair,
• privileged access to progress in research, in advance of scientific publication,
• participation in setting educational goals to reflect the needs of the company,
• special access to students as part of a lasting strategic partnership,
• contribution to the company’s communication on innovation, contributing to its profile, reputation and prestige,
• tax advantage: 60% reduction in corporation tax up to a maximum of 0.5% of revenues, under a Corporate Sponsorship Agreement.

For the School

• improvement in the quality of its research management systems through focus on the dynamics between the company’s R&D and the research teams,
• creation of Masters or training programs in response to the needs of partner companies,
• support for the School’s activities at international level, amongst other things through links with foreign institutions,
• an enhanced scientific profile for the School’s research functions.

15 teaching and research Chairs for a duration of 5 to 10 years

Advantages for companies

Payments through corporate sponsorship entitle companies to a 60% reduction in corporation tax on the amount paid up to a maximum of 0.5% of revenues.