Strong potential for research

The Orleans Loire Valley Agglomeration offers strong potential for research thanks to its university, the major research institutes, its proximity to Saclay, and the awarding of three competitiveness cluster labels.

• A pool of 5,600 researchers and 200 scientific research laboratories, both private and state-run (see Innovate section)
• The proximity of the Saclay plateau where 50% of French research is conducted
• The presence of major research organizations: BRGM, Cemagref, CNRS, IFEN, INRA, INSERM, etc.
• The presence of the largest research laboratory in the Centre region, the Molecular Biophysics Centre
• Three competitiveness clusters labelled by the CIACT: Beauty and Well-being Sciences - Cosmetic Valley; Electrical Energy Sciences and Systems; Élastopôle and one dedicated to Innovation Services to become
• A Durability of Water Resources Associated to Environment cluster