Mines Paris

What Mines Paris does

Mines Paris – PSL (legal name: École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris) is a French public engineering grande école founded in 1783, operating today as a public scientific, cultural and professional establishment (EPCSCP) under the French Ministry of Economy. It is a founding member of PSL University (Université Paris Sciences & Lettres), ranked 24th–40th worldwide across ARWU, QS, and Shanghai rankings in 2024. The institution runs four campuses (Paris headquarters, Fontainebleau, Versailles Satory, Sophia Antipolis) and operates 18 research centers organized into 5 teaching and research departments, with two transition institutes — The Transition Institute 1.5 (TTI.5) for climate and energy, and the Institut des Transformations Numériques (ITN). It offers engineering degree cycles, 14 specialized masters programs (RNCP Level 7 accredited, e.g., 19,000 EUR + 800 EUR registration for MS Entrepreneuriat Deeptech & Innovation), doctoral programs, executive education, and the elite Corps des Mines track.

Its core technology and research base spans thermal plasma hydrogen production (plasma pyrolysis of natural gas for co-production of hydrogen and solid carbon), digital twin technologies for industrial heat treatment (TwinHeat industrial chair), architectured materials for electrochemical devices and hydrogen/solid-state batteries (ARCHIMEDES project), an Innovative Electro-Chemical Platform (IECP) for decarbonation, and 1MW maritime fuel cell design and validation (MARINER project). Revenue is generated through four streams: core public funding from the French Ministry of Economy, tuition and program fees from specialized masters and executive education, corporate partnership services (collaborative research contracts, chairs, sponsorship, apprenticeship tax contributions, recruitment services), and research grants and contracts (ANR, European programs, Carnot M.I.N.E.S network). Named corporate and academic partners include RTE, Monolith, TotalEnergies, EMINES-UM6P, ANR, Dassault Systèmes, Institut Curie, Stellenbosch University, Osaka University, and CSIR. The institution also operates the IHEIE (Graduate Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship), which drives a deeptech startup pipeline (SoftPath, Drilluminate, STEM, FixLab, SUBLIME Energie) and runs programs such as Data Lab, Red Team, and the Zenon foresight think tank.

Name

Mines Paris

Legal name

École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris

Website

https://minesparis.psl.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1783

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mines Paris – PSL is a French public engineering grande école founded in 1783 and founding member of PSL University, operating 4 campuses, 18 research centers, and 14 specialized masters programs serving students, doctoral candidates, corporate partners, and deeptech startups across energy transition, digital transformation, and industrial innovation.

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Product category

Higher Education (Engineering)

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Engineering higher education
• Applied scientific research
• Doctoral training programs
• Executive education programs
• Corporate research partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: Core government funding from French Ministry of Economy and National Education for public scientific, cultural and professional establishment
2. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue from specialized masters programs (19,000 EUR tuition plus 800 EUR registration), executive education, and professional training programs
3. Corporate Partnership Services: Collaborative research contracts, chairs and sponsorship programs, apprenticeship tax contributions, and recruitment services for corporate partners
4. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from ANR (French National Research Agency), European programs, and industry-sponsored research through Carnot M.I.N.E.S network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mines Paris – PSL is a French public engineering grande école delivering multi-level engineering education — the I BE3 bachelor, a civil engineering master's cycle, a specialty engineering master's cycle, 14 specialised master's (MS) degrees, doctoral training, executive education and Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE). Applied research is organised across 18 research centers in 5 departments and two transition institutes (TTI.5 climate/energy; ITN digital). The institution monetises this research base via corporate partnerships (chairs, sponsorship, collaborative contracts, apprenticeship tax services, Mines Paris Foundation) and supports deeptech entrepreneurship through the in-house IHEIE Graduate Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Environmentally Engaged Engineering (I BE3) Three-year undergraduate engineering degree oriented to environmental and ecological transition, designed for students entering Mines Paris – PSL directly from secondary education.
• Civil Engineering Master's Degree (Cycle Ingénieur Civil) Multi-year engineered degree programme constituting the school's flagship generalist engineering training, leading to the Diplôme d'Ingénieur civil des Mines.
• Specialty Engineering Master's Degree (Cycle Ingénieur Spécialisé – I EV) Specialised engineering master's cycle for students entering via admission sur titres, with curriculum oriented to energy and industrial transitions.
• Specialized Master's Programs (Mastères Spécialisés – MS) One-year specialised master's (MS) and specialised training (FS) programmes for post-graduate professionals in 5 areas of excellence (including deeptech entrepreneurship, renewable energy, materials, energy). Tuition is EUR 19,000 plus EUR 800 registration, with financing via apprenticeship, employer sponsorship, self-funding with paid 6-month internship, or scholarships for doctoral candidates. 206 students graduated in the 2024–2025 class.
• Doctorate Program (PhD / Doctoral Schools) Doctoral research training hosted across the school's 18 research centers, often through industry-funded Cifre theses (61% favouring fundamental research; ~21% resulting in patents). Includes the Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR).
• Executive Education (Formation Continue / Executive Programs) Executive education and continuing professional development programs (short courses, certificates) addressed to industry professionals and corporate sponsors, including apprenticeships and work-study learning.
• Bachelor & MSc Albert School Joint Degrees Joint bachelor's and MSc degree programs delivered with Albert School, combining Mines Paris – PSL engineering credentials with Albert School's business and management training.
• Corps des Mines Prestigious French elite technical corps preparing selected students for senior civil-service and industry leadership roles through extended training at Mines Paris – PSL.
• Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE) Service enabling experienced professionals to validate prior work experience and obtain recognised Mines Paris – PSL qualifications without re-enrolling in full-time study.
• Master's Degrees (Research & Professional) Portfolio of PSL-accredited master's degrees delivered by Mines Paris – PSL, covering engineering and applied science disciplines.
• Undergraduate Programs (Licences) Portfolio of PSL-accredited undergraduate licence (bachelor-equivalent) programs in sciences and engineering.
• IHEIE Graduate Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institutional offering including MS Entrepreneuriat Deeptech & Innovation (ranked 1st by Eduniversal, RNCP 38929), Global Leadership Programme, and foresight programs such as Data Lab, Red Team and the Zenon think tank, designed for researchers, entrepreneurs and corporate executives.
• Corporate Partnerships — Chairs and Sponsorship Service offering for companies to engage Mines Paris – PSL via collaborative research, industrial chairs, apprenticeship-tax-funded programs, recruitment, and employer-brand services — including dedicated sponsor channels through Mines Paris Foundation chairs.
• Mines Paris Foundation (Philanthropic & Sponsorship Arm) Foundation managing philanthropic giving, award programs (Prix d'Honneur, Prix Émergence) and endowed chairs supporting the institution's education, research and innovation missions.
• Applied Research Centers (18 centers / 5 departments) Contract research and doctoral research services delivered through the school's 18 research centers across 5 departments, funded by ANR, European programs, the Carnot M.I.N.E.S network, and industry-sponsored contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61% of Cifre theses favor fundamental research approaches; approximately 21% result in patents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stellenbosch UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2025Collaboration on SARChI Chair in Green Hydrogen Integration and Transition research exploring methane pyrolysis using biogas for low-carbon hydrogen production. Prof. Laurent Fulcheri from Mines Paris visited March 10-15, 2025 to present on thermal plasma hydrogen production technologies.
• RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Framework agreement signed November 15, 2024 formalizing strategic cooperation in energy research and innovation for sustainable energy future.
• MonolithcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024American industrialist renewed and strengthened research partnership with Mines Paris to develop thermal plasma processes for decarbonizing industry through memorandum of understanding.
• CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African research institute collaborating on green hydrogen research with Mines Paris and Stellenbosch University, supporting South Africa's net-zero carbon emissions commitment by 2050.
• Osaka UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner collaborating on green hydrogen research and thermal plasma technologies for sustainable energy transition.
• TBS EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research with Mines Paris researchers on France's Cifre thesis program, demonstrating program's 'double impact' on academic research and industrial innovation.
• EMINES-UM6PcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Mineral Resources for the Energy Transition' Chair dedicated to challenges of sustainable mineral sourcing for ecological transition.
• PREVENTEOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner20-year R&D collaboration for risk prevention in workplace between CRC Mines Paris and PREVENTEO software publisher in Occupational Health and Safety.
• PSL UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSL (Université Paris Sciences & Lettres) is the university federation that Mines Paris is a founding member of, enabling access to broader academic ecosystem and international rankings.
• Carnot M.I.N.E.ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMines Paris is a member of Carnot network, France's leading network of public research laboratories engaged in contractual research with companies.
• Institut CuriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of deeptech ecosystem for MS Entrepreneuriat Deeptech & Innovation program, providing industry connections and research collaboration opportunities.
• Dassault SystèmesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in deeptech ecosystem supporting entrepreneurship training and innovation programs.
• PSL i-TeamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurial training program for PSL students, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral researchers supporting research valorization.
• Red Team DefenseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHEIE project imagining different threats France could face, demonstrating foresight capabilities.
• ZenonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHEIE foresight think tank project exploring future scenarios and strategic planning.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ESPCI Paris - PSL: PSL sister-school specializing in chemistry, physics, and materials engineering research with strong industry partnerships and spinoff ecosystem—comparable as a research-intensive engineering institution under the same PSL umbrella.
• Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC): French public engineering school combining applied research, doctoral programs, and corporate chairs in mechanical, materials, and process engineering, with comparable positioning as a Carnot-affiliated institution and industrial partnership model.
• CentraleSupélec: Institut Polytechnique de Paris member institution offering elite engineering education with strong energy, systems, and applied mathematics research, recruiting through similar French competitive exams and competing for the same corporate chair and apprenticeship tax pool.
• Grenoble INP - UGA: Major French public research-and-engineering institution with comparable scale (multiple campuses), applied research in energy and digital, and a similar corporate research chair and Carnot affiliation model.
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Historic French engineering school with comparable industry-focused research and apprenticeship model, and similar positioning within France's prestigious engineering school ranking ecosystem.
• École Polytechnique: France's other top-ranked Grande École d'Ingénieurs, also producing engineering research talent, doctoral programs, and corporate research chairs across energy, mathematics, and applied sciences. Most direct head-to-head competitor for top French applicants and corporate partnership budgets.
• INSA Lyon: Large public French engineering school with broad applied research portfolio, competing for top applicants, corporate partnerships, and ANR-funded projects in materials, energy, and digital.

Broad incumbents

• CNRS: France's largest public scientific research organization; Mines Paris's research centers operate alongside or jointly with CNRS units, making it the principal broader incumbent in French public R&D funding and lab-scale research infrastructure.
• CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives): Large French public R&D body focused on energy, defense, and digital technologies—competes for talent, ANR-funded projects, and industrial decarbonization programs adjacent to Mines Paris's hydrogen and materials research.
• PSL Université Paris Sciences & Lettres: Federating university of which Mines Paris is a founding member, providing global rankings exposure and interdisciplinary reach; not a direct competitor but the broader incumbent that houses Mines Paris and shapes its competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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