A renowned institute for research in the chemical sciences and engineering
Mobility and transport, health and cosmetics, environment, energy: our institute develops innovative solutions to your needs in these strategic fields and contributes to your competitiveness, whether you are a small, medium or large enterprise.
The CBC Carnot Institute was formed by the fusion in 2016 of two existing Carnot Institutes: the Cirimat in Toulouse and the Chimie Balard in Montpellier. Together we have more than 800 researchers and 320 Ph.D. students (of which 27 are on industry fellowships) working in R&D articulated around 5 research themes.
The CBC Carnot Institute
is built on 4 joint research units (UMR)
in Montpellier and Toulouse
The CBC Carnot Institute
is directly linked to educational institutions
A one-stop shop
for your R&D projects
As part of the Carnot Network , we offer our industrial partners both services and expertise, leading to a high added-value to their products. Our operational team will accompany you in the management of your research and development project, from its initial stages to placement on the market and technology transfer, providing you with a simple, centralised and flexible relationship.