8. Frequently asked questions

Are there any organizations that can provide technological support for innovation?

France has a number of industrial technical centers (CTIs), which are technological research organizations supporting a number of industrial sectors, generally characterized by a high proportion of SMEs.

CTIs carry out a mission of general interest in the fields of technology watch, R&D and standardization.

A large number of CTIs have joined forces to form the "Réseau CTI" association ( www.reseau-cti.com ), which includes :

• CERIB Industrial concrete products

• CETIAT Air and heat engineering

• CETIM Mechanics

• ...