The CNRS distinguishes itself once again among the Top 100 Global Innovators in 2025

Since 2011, Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators ranking has recognized the private and public organisations demonstrating consistent, above-the-bar excellence in innovation and technology transfer. To establish the ranking, Clarivate relies each year on the number of patented inventions, as well as their quality, scope, and international impact.

In 2025, the CNRS once more confirms its role as a key global actor in innovation by being one of the rare public research organisations—as well as one of just six French actors—to be honoured with this award, alongside the CEA as well as its business partners Safran, Michelin, Thales, and Airbus.

“The CNRS is very pleased to be selected again this year for Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators list, underscoring the ability of the laboratories under its supervisory authority to transform basic research into innovation. This international recognition rewards the commitment of research staff to innovation in the service of our fellow citizens!” declares Mehdi Gmar, CNRS Chief Innovation Officer.

With a portfolio of more than 7,000 patent families—one third of which were jointly submitted with industrial actors—24 framework agreements with enterprises of all sizes, over 280 active CNRS/enterprise associated research laboratories, more than 1,000 new research contracts with enterprises each year, and the creation of over 100 start-ups per year, the CNRS is a key actor in innovation in both France and abroad. 

For more information about the 2025 ranking, click here.