About
UNYS integrates into the Lorraine University Innovation Hub. We connect companies with 60+ laboratories and 100+ technological platforms to develop joint R&D projects.
Unys – Research and Innovation in Lorraine
Unys is a unique initiative in France that brings together public research and innovation stakeholders in Lorraine. The Lorraine University Innovation Hub is at the heart of the collective approach led by Unys: a system that unites expertise, supports collaborative research and its valorization, and promotes the emergence of innovative startups.
The mission of Unys is to simplify and strengthen collaborations between public research, businesses, and local authorities by making the academic ecosystem more transparent, accessible, efficient, and impactful.
With over 3,500 researchers and 60 laboratories, Unys acts as a shared gateway dedicated to innovation in Lorraine. It organizes thematic communities (health, digital & AI, bioeconomy, industrial transition, innovative materials), facilitates technology transfer, and supports the creation of deep-tech startups.
In summary, it serves as a strategic and operational interface connecting research and society to tackle the major challenges of tomorrow.
Agriculture & Food
AgricultureFood industryNutrition and HealthValorization of food wasteWater saving solutionsTechnologies for the food and drink industry
Energy
Bioenergy and biofuelsSolar energy technology
Construction & Mining
Energy efficiencyWood and design