LIRMM plays a central role in the service of innovation by closely associating excellent research, transfer to the economic exchange, plus skills and expertise in the field of ICT. LIRMM supports regional economic development through its investment in partnership projects and company creation.
The collaborations are based on the following specialisms:
- Transfer of clean technologies to companies
- Creation of start-ups / spin-offs
- Scientific support for company creation projects, web hosting
- Direct contractualised collaborations
- Collaboration through research projects labelled and financed by regional, national or European players
LIRMM also regularly organises thematic development seminars for socio-economic development community .