IMT’s Technological Universities reaffirm their leading role in major technological and industrial transitions. During the latest editions of the i-Lab and i-Nov competitions, six projects from IMT Atlantique, IMT Mines Albi, IMT Nord Europe and Télécom Paris were awarded by the French government, via the General Secretariat for Investment and Bpifrance.
These awards highlight our universities’ ability to transform research results into high-impact innovations, in close alignment with economic, social and environmental needs.
Projects aligned with major challenges
i-Nov Competition – Four award-winning projects from three of IMT’s Technological Universities:
- IMT Atlantique – DHC Twin: This project develops a real-time digital twin to improve the energy performance of urban heating and cooling networks. It offers a practical solution to reduce carbon emissions without major infrastructure overhauls.
- IMT Mines Albi – PLANIFIA: PLANIFIA optimizes staffing in emergency call centers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, it enhances service accessibility while easing the workload of operators.
- IMT Nord Europe – Anemon Sensors: Anemon Sensors designs next-generation sensors capable of detecting ammonia at ultra-low concentrations. A breakthrough technology serving air quality and the energy transition.
- IMT Nord Europe – Wise Trainer: Wise Trainer offers immersive platforms for industrial environment training. The goal: to strengthen prevention, safety, and employee skills development within companies.
i-Lab Competition – Two projects led by Télécom Paris and IMT Atlantique:
- IMT Atlantique – Geogems: A geosciences-focused start-up, Geogems develops high-precision tools for subsurface analysis. An innovation that supports the energy transition.
- Télécom Paris – Rubicon: Rubicon aims to secure tomorrow’s communications using quantum technologies. This project exemplifies the school’s scientific excellence in a strategic domain.
Technological Universities committed to a sustainable future
These projects embody IMT’s mission: to train the key stakeholders of transition, conduct high-impact research aligned with real-world challenges, and actively contribute to innovation at regional and national levels. This momentum demonstrates our universities’ ability to support public policy, meet business needs, and respond to citizens’ expectations.
