Carnot MICA, creator of innovative materials
Carnot MICA is a key player in materials and surface R&D, dedicated to helping industrial companies achieve sustainable performance.
Supporting companies
Carnot MICA supports businesses by providing scientific expertise and cutting-edge facilities.
From idea to implementation, we co-develop innovative solutions that accelerate their growth and strengthen their competitiveness.
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Adding value to your materials
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Optimising your production processes
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Accessing state-of-the-art technologies
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Finding bespoke solutions
A multi-sector offering
Carnot MICA operates at the heart of eight strategic sectors. By working closely with companies, we gain a deep understanding of their specific challenges related to materials and process development, and we design solutions tailored to those needs.
Our proximity to each sector enables us to foster innovation where it creates the greatest value.
Innovate with Carnot MICA
Carnot MICA’s mission is to support companies throughout their innovation and development projects by offering customised solutions across the entire value chain—from fundamental research to industrial application—with a single dedicated point of contact.
This support is free of charge.
An ecosystem of excellence

An ecosystem of excellence supporting collaborative research
Carnot MICA is a member of the Carnot network, which comprises 39 institutes located across all regions of France. These public research organisations provide companies—of all sizes and sectors—not only with their technologies but also with the expertise of their research teams.
The Carnot network is committed to developing collaborative research activities that drive business innovation and to increasing the economic impact of R&D projects. It offers a wide range of skills that address companies’ needs in research and innovation.























