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The CEA, the world's most innovative research organization


The CEA remains the world's most innovative public research organization, according to the Top 100 Global Innovators published by Clarivate this Wednesday, January 21, 2026.​​

Published on 21 January 2026
​Present for the 14th time in the Clarivate Top 100, the CEA is the only research organization to maintain such a level of presence in this ranking, which evaluates more than 3,000 companies and research organizations worldwide.

For its Chairman Anne-Isabelle Etienvre​, "The CEA's position in the Clarivate ranking is a recognition of the scientific and technological development work we carry out every day alongside our industrial partners. This ranking is not simply a count of patent applications: the inventions are analyzed in terms of their interest, scope, and influence. This result testifies to our commitment to fulfilling our missions of supporting French and European competitiveness and technological sovereignty. We can collectively be proud and honored by this achievement."


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