Conectus

SATT Conectus is a French technology transfer acceleration company based in Alsace, created in 2012 to bridge the gap between public research laboratories and the industrial sector. The organization operates by detecting promising scientific inventions within regional public research institutions, securing them through intellectual property management, and investing financially in the proof-of-concept and maturation phases. By providing these early-stage funds—often where private investors are hesitant to engage—Conectus transforms academic discoveries into viable technologies. Its internal team, composed of experts from both public and private sectors, supports projects across diverse fields such as health, medical technologies, digital, energy, and materials, managing the licensing process to existing companies or facilitating the creation of new startups.

For industrial partners and researchers, Conectus serves as a strategic interface that simplifies complex innovation cycles. It manages public-private partnership agreements, providing legal, business development, and financial execution support to ensure smooth collaboration. This model helps companies gain access to cutting-edge research and de-risked innovations, while supporting the economic growth of the region. Through these initiatives, Conectus has contributed to the creation of numerous startups and helped establish thousands of collaborations, ensuring that breakthrough scientific advancements are effectively translated into market-ready products that address societal and industrial challenges.