Led by the Université de Lorraine, the AI Grand Est ENACT cluster consortium brings together key stakeholders in research, education and innovation across the Grand Est region: the Université de Strasbourg, Inria, CNRS, Inserm, Nancy University Hospital and Strasbourg University Hospitals. Supported by France 2030, the cluster benefits from €30 million in funding managed by the French National Research Agency (ANR) over a five-year period (2025–2029), complemented by contributions from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Grand Est Region, the Greater Nancy Metropolitan Authority, the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, the Metz Eurometropolis and regional companies.
CNRS
A major player in fundamental research on a global scale, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is the only French research organisation active across all scientific disciplines. Its unique multidisciplinary position enables it to bring together diverse fields of science to address and better understand the challenges of the contemporary world, in collaboration with public and socio-economic stakeholders. By working across disciplines, CNRS contributes to sustainable progress that benefits society as a whole.
Inserm
Founded in 1964, the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) is a public scientific and technological institution jointly supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Ministry of Health. Inserm is the only French public research organisation dedicated exclusively to biological, medical and human health research. Its activities span the entire continuum from laboratory research to patient care, with researchers committed to studying all diseases, from the most common to the rarest.
Nancy University Hospital
With more than 9,600 professionals and 1,300 healthcare students, Nancy University Hospital delivers both specialised and community-based care through high-quality multidisciplinary medical and surgical expertise serving patients at every stage of life. Its university hospital teams are also actively engaged in education, research, innovation, public health and health promotion on a daily basis.
Strasbourg University Hospitals
Our Academic Partners
Université de Lorraine
With campuses across two metropolitan areas and eleven cities and urban centres throughout the region, the Université de Lorraine is dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge. It is committed to raising educational attainment and skills levels through a dynamic research environment spanning both fundamental and applied research.
With more than 60,000 students and 7,000 staff members, including 4,000 faculty and researchers, the Université de Lorraine promotes the sharing of knowledge across disciplines. From fundamental sciences to the humanities and social sciences, it develops multidisciplinary ecosystems that foster innovation and accelerate the translation of knowledge into real-world applications.
Université de Strasbourg
Today, the Université de Strasbourg welcomes nearly 57,000 students. With 35 academic faculties and schools, 70 research units, 6 research support units, 1 joint service unit and 6 federative research structures (including 3 in partnership with CNRS), it is recognised for the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of its educational offer, covering the full spectrum of higher education disciplines. Teaching is delivered by nearly 2,800 faculty members, including four Nobel Prize laureates, alongside more than 5,000 external contributors. The university conducts world-class research, ranking first among European universities for its impact on innovation (Nature Index, 2017) and among the world’s top 150 universities (Shanghai Ranking, 2018).
Inria
Inria is France’s national institute for research in digital science and technology. World-class research, technological innovation and entrepreneurial ambition are at the heart of its mission. Across 220 project teams, most of them jointly operated with leading research universities, more than 3,900 researchers and engineers explore new scientific and technological frontiers, often through interdisciplinary approaches and close collaboration with industry partners. As a technology institute, Inria supports a broad spectrum of innovation pathways, ranging from open-source software development to the creation of deeptech startups.
CNRS
A major player in fundamental research on a global scale, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is the only French research organisation active across all scientific disciplines. Its unique multidisciplinary position enables it to bring together diverse fields of science to address and better understand the challenges of the contemporary world, in collaboration with public and socio-economic stakeholders. By working across disciplines, CNRS contributes to sustainable progress that benefits society as a whole.
INSERM
Créé en 1964, l’Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) est un établissement public à caractère scientifique et technologique, placé sous la double tutelle du ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Innovation et du Ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé. L’Inserm est le seul organisme public français dédié à la recherche biologique, médicale et à la santé humaine et se positionne sur l’ensemble du parcours allant du laboratoire de recherche au lit du patient. Ses chercheurs ont pour vocation l’étude de toutes les maladies, des plus fréquentes aux plus rares.
CHRU de Nancy
Fort de plus de 9 600 professionnels et de 1 300 étudiants en santé, le CHRU de Nancy assure des missions de soins de recours et de proximité grâce à une expertise médico-chirurgicale pluridisciplinaire de qualité au service de la population, à tous les âges de la vie. Les équipes hospitalo-universitaires s’impliquent également au quotidien dans des missions de formation, de recherche, d’innovation, de santé publique et d’éducation à la santé.
Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg
Classés parmi les premiers Centres Hospitaliers et Universitaires français, les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg sont reconnus pour la qualité des soins prodigués, l’excellence de leur niveau en recherche clinique et innovation, et leur positionnement de leader dans la formation initiale ou continue des professionnels de santé en Alsace.
La collaboration dans de nombreux projets entre les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg et l’Université de Strasbourg, reconnue internationalement à travers le classement de Shanghai, fait figure d’exemple dans le paysage national hospitalo-universitaire.
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