Founded in 1967, INRIA is a public research establishment supervised by the French Ministries of Education and Economy. It operates nine research centers across France and one abroad. INRIA actively drives innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering, producing foundational technologies and supporting startups.
Key figures
1,300
researchers employed
80
winners of ERC since 2007
9
research centers in France
Develop technologies and focus on applications
Inria addresses challenges in secure data sharing, responsible AI development, large-scale digital infrastructure management, and cross-sector collaboration to foster innovation and competitiveness in the digital economy. By combining fundamental research with applied innovation, Inria fosters technological excellence, supports public policy and industry needs, and strengthens innovation and competitiveness in the European digital economy.