CNRS medal of innovation

Created in 2011, the medal of innovation honours exceptional research that led to striking technological, therapeutic, or social innovation, thereby enhancing French scientific research. The jury awards between one and five medals each year. The winning researchers or engineers can be CNRS members, but can also come from other research organisations, universities, higher-education institutions, and companies involved in research.

CNRS medal of innovation
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Sophie Brouard

Finding industrial applications for innovations against graft rejection
Crédit : ©Cyril FRESILLON / FEMTO-ST / CNRS Photothèque

Daniel Hissel

Co-founder of a start-up for more efficient hydrogen fuel cells
© Frédérique PLAS / SYRTE / CNRS Photothèque

Arnaud Landragin

High-precision sensors for geoscience applications
©Cyril FRESILLON / Sys2Diag / CNRS Photothèque

Franck Molina

Working hand in hand with industry for high-quality basic research