Denilson da Silva Perez

In response to this challenging context, CEA has been actively contributing to the scientific, technological and industrial sovereignty of France and Europe for more than 75 years, thus helping to secure the present and the future with confidence. CEA has adopted a very unique approach in the research and innovation sector, based on 5 pillars: Its historical role in France's defence and national security strategy, Its ground-breaking strategy in research and innovation through its study of the atom, Its capacity to handle projects, from the fundamental discovery of a concept through to its development, Its strong support of start-ups that drive the development of breakthrough innovations, Its local presence in different regions, its open-minded approach, and its cooperative spirit.  Relying on its renowned expertise, CEA is actively involved in setting up collaboration agreements with its various academic and industrial partners. Considered an expert in its core skills, CEA is fully integrated into the European research area (ERA) and continues to be a growing presence in the international arena. CEA integrates the Top 100 Global Innovators list that recognises organisations having demonstrated above-the-bar innovation performance for the past 10 years  (Clarivate ranking). It is also the leading French organisation in patent applications in Europe according to the European Patent Office (EPO) 2022.