Ingenieurs et Scientifiques de France

What Ingenieurs et Scientifiques de France does

Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France (IESF) is a French non-profit federation founded on March 4, 1848, recognized as being of public utility since December 22, 1860, and headquartered at 7 rue Lamennais, Paris. It federates approximately 120 member associations — including engineering school alumni networks, nine regional IESF branches, technical and professional societies, and research bodies — representing roughly 1.3 million engineers and scientists in France, equivalent to approximately 4% of the country's active population. The federation is supported by 69 staff and over 455 volunteers and operates without government funding.

IESF's core product portfolio centers on credentialing, data, and professional representation. The Répertoire des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques is a national directory of engineering graduates, whose name is deposited at the INPI, used to protect the "ingénieur" title from misuse. Labellis, launched in 2019, is a bilingual French/English digital certificate of diploma registration, secured on the Ethereum blockchain with QR code verification, sold at €120 per certificate to individuals. The Enquête Nationale, conducted annually for over 60 years with 25,000–40,000+ respondents, generates a longitudinal salary and career dataset sold at €200 per digital report and underpinning a €10/use salary calculator. The Plis cachetés service, dating to 1890, allows authors to deposit sealed envelopes (€150 each, valid up to 100 years) to establish prior-art dates without disclosure. IESF also runs the annual JNI (36,000+ participants across 198 events in 2026), the PMIS career-promotion program (64,824 people reached in 2024–2025), scientific conventions feeding policy recommendations into CESE and the Senate, and publishes the Flash Info newsletter, thematic Cahiers, and white papers.

IESF's business model combines recurring membership dues (€2,000/year standard, €500–€2,000 for smaller associations, capped 10% annual increases) with one-time product sales (Labellis, Enquête, Plis cachetés, salary calculator) and philanthropic donations from industrial mécènes (GIFAS, GIM, Numeum, DGA). Donations are tax-deductible under its recognized public utility status (66% for individuals, 60% for companies). Distribution flows through the 120-association member network, regional branches, international sections in Canada (Francogénie) and the UK, formal conventions with orientation-fair operators (Studyrama, L'Étudiant), and direct online sales. IESF holds a seat-nominating role on the CTI (engineering school accreditation) and represents France in the FMOI at UNESCO.

Name

Ingenieurs et Scientifiques de France

Legal name

Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France

Website

https://iesf.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IESF is a 1848-founded French non-profit federation representing 1.3 million engineers and scientists through 120 member associations. It operates the national diploma directory, Labellis blockchain certificates, a 60+ year annual survey, and professional outreach programs, funded by membership dues, product sales, and industrial mécénat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Federation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Standards Development & Standardization Bodies (BPADANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Standards Development & Publishing (SDOs, Technical Standards) (MPAJACAB)

Keywords

• Engineering federation
• Professional association
• Diploma certification
• National survey
• Career promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IESF charges annual membership dues to its 120+ member associations (personnes morales). The standard rate is €2,000 per year for new members. Organizations with total budgets below €50k pay 4% of their revenue, with a minimum floor of €500. Bienfaiteur (benefactor) status is conferred for voluntary contributions above €2,000.
2. Labellis Certificate Sales: Individual engineers can purchase the Labellis digital diploma certificate directly from IESF for €120, or through their member association at negotiated rates. Revenue from certificate issuance to individual members.
3. Enquête Nationale Sales: The annual national survey report (Enquête IESF) is sold for €200 per digital copy. Custom data extraction reports and sector-specific studies are also sold to schools, associations, and companies at negotiated rates.
4. Plis Cachetés (Sealed Envelopes) Deposits: Authors pay €150 to deposit a sealed envelope documenting an invention or discovery for the purpose of establishing a verifiable prior-art date, without requiring public disclosure. The service has been offered since 1890.
5. Donations and Philanthropy: IESF relies on donations from individuals and organizations. It is an recognized public utility association (association reconnue d'utilité publique), enabling tax deductions for donors (66% for individuals, 60% for companies). No government funding.
6. Salary Calculator Module: A salary benchmarking tool enriched with Enquête data, sold for €10 per use. Provides estimated salary ranges based on ~15 explanatory variables including diploma, age, sector, and region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

IESF is a non-profit federation that represents engineers and scientists in France through a network of 120 member associations. It maintains the national Répertoire des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques (diploma directory), issues the blockchain-based Labellis digital certificate, conducts the annual Enquête Nationale survey of 25,000+ respondents, and runs the Plis Cachetés prior-art dating service established in 1890. It also organizes the JNI national engineer days, the PMIS career promotion program reaching 64,000+ youth annually, and scientific conventions producing policy recommendations.

Product overview

IESF offers a portfolio of products and services centered on representing, supporting, and credentialing engineers and scientists in France. The core offerings include the Répertoire des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques (national diploma directory), Labellis (blockchain-based digital certificates), the annual Enquête Nationale (national survey), and a salary calculation tool. Supporting services include Plis cachetés (sealed envelope dating service since 1890), the JNI (National Engineer Days), PMIS (career promotion program), Conventions Scientifiques, Flash Info newsletter, and various publications including white papers and thematic notebooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IESF Executive Bureau 2026: The governing body of IESF consisting of the President, Secretary General, Treasurer, Vice Presidents, and the Délégué Général.
• La Promotion des Métiers de l'Ingénieur et du Scientifique (PMIS)
• JNI - Journées Nationales de l'Ingénieur
• Labellis
• Enquête Nationale IESF

Products and services

• Labellis Digital Certificate Bilingual (French/English) blockchain-based digital certificate confirming registration of an engineering or science diploma in the Répertoire des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques, secured via Ethereum blockchain with QR code verification, designed for international mobility, online profiles, and tamper-proof proof of diploma authenticity. Sold to individual engineers for €120 per certificate.
• Enquête Nationale IESF (Annual National Survey) Annual national survey of engineers and scientists in France providing a comprehensive panorama of the professional, salary, and socio-economic situation of the profession. Sold for €200 per digital copy. Custom data extraction and sector-specific studies are also available to schools, associations, and companies at negotiated rates.
• Module de calcul salaire (Salary Calculator) Online salary benchmarking tool enriched with Enquête Nationale survey data, enabling users to determine an estimated salary range based on approximately 15 explanatory variables (diploma, age, sector, region, etc.). Sold for €10 per use.
• Plis Cachetés (Sealed Envelopes) Sealed envelope archival service established since 1890 allowing inventors, researchers, and authors to establish a verifiable prior-art date for discoveries, inventions, or research without requiring public disclosure. €150 per deposit, valid for up to 100 years, accepted in paper or digital format (DVD/CD/USB).
• Répertoire des Ingénieurs et Scientifiques (National Directory) National directory of engineering and science graduates registered by member associations, enabling professional recognition, supporting international mobility, and protecting against misuse of the 'engineer' title. The directory name is INPI-deposited.
• Journées Nationales de l'Ingénieur (JNI) Annual National Engineer Days organized by IESF since 2013, held during 2 weeks around March 4 (UNESCO World Engineering Day), bringing together participants in 198+ events (conferences, hackathons, job fairs, workshops) across all French regions and worldwide.
• PMIS - Promotion des Métiers de l'Ingénieur et du Scientifique Priority program promoting engineering and scientific careers to young people through school interventions, career days, and formal partnerships with major orientation fair organizers (Studyrama, L'Étudiant). Reached 64,824 youth and parents in 2024-2025 across 949 interventions with 1,043 volunteer speakers.
• Conventions Scientifiques (Scientific Conventions) Scientific conventions organized by IESF's Docteurs Committee that bring together students, doctoral candidates, and professionals around major scientific and societal themes (energy, environment, decarbonation, etc.), producing reports and policy recommendations presented at the CESE and the French Senate.
• Publications (Cahiers Thématiques, Livres Blancs, Rapports) Thematic notebooks (Cahiers), white papers (Livres Blancs), and technical reports published by IESF committees covering topics such as energy, environment, defense, transport, civil engineering, mechanics, innovation, risk management, and economics. Sold digitally and distributed to survey respondents and partners.
• Manuel de l'Ingénieur (Engineer's Handbook) Comprehensive handbook for engineers developed in collaboration with AI ISEN, covering career development, continuous learning, professional ecosystem participation, and career management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36,000+ participants reached during JNI 2026 across 198 events
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGIFAS is a professional syndicate representing ~500 aerospace companies with €70.2 billion in revenue (2023) and 210,000 employees. It organizes the Paris Air Show (Le Bourget) and operates the 'L'AÉRO RECRUTE' recruitment platform. GIFAS is a mecène (major donor) of IESF and co-sponsors the annual national survey.
• GIM (Groupe des Industries Métallurgiques)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe GIM is the main territorial metallurgical industry chamber in France, representing 1,800 companies (275,000 employees) in Île-de-France. It is a mecène of IESF and co-sponsors the annual survey, contributing to outreach in industrial regions.
• NumeumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNumeum is the professional organization for France's digital ecosystem, representing 2,500+ member companies generating €70.4 billion in revenue and employing 673,000 people. It covers software publishers, IT services firms, and tech consulting companies. Numeum is a mecène of IESF.
• CTI (Commission des Titres d'Ingénieur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTI is the government-mandated body (since 1934) that accredits French engineering schools. IESF nominates 3 of CTI's 32 assembly members by ministerial decree and contributes 6 experts to CTI's school audit pool. IESF works with CTI on international diploma recognition (e.g., Quebec OIQ agreement).
• FMOI (Fédération Mondiale des Organisations d'Ingénieurs / WFEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMOI is an international NGO hosted by UNESCO in Paris, representing ~100 nations and 30+ million engineers worldwide. IESF is the exclusive French member. FMOI's objectives include advancing engineering for global economic and social progress and cooperation with UN agencies and NGOs on civil society issues.
• Europe EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe European federation of national engineering associations, based in Brussels. IESF represents France in this body, advocating for the French engineering education model at the European level.
• OIQ (Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual Recognition Arrangement (ARM) signed on October 17, 2008 between OIQ, CTI, and IESF. Recognizes French engineering diplomas in Quebec and Quebec diplomas in France, updated through several amendments and school lists.
• Académie des TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Academy of Technology, providing independent expertise on technology issues. Collaborates with IESF on initiatives including the 'Retour dans mon collège' project and scientific conventions.
• CNRS (partner implied through conventions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CNRS is mentioned as a partner in the 'Retour dans mon collège' initiative alongside the Académie des Technologies and IESF, bringing scientific research expertise to secondary school outreach programs.
• StudyramacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFormal convention signed guaranteeing IESF presence at all Studyrama-organized orientation fairs in France and internationally (virtual). IESF presents engineering careers to youth and parents at these events.
• L'ÉtudiantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFormal convention signed guaranteeing IESF presence at all L'Étudiant-organized orientation fairs in France and internationally (virtual). IESF presents engineering careers to youth and parents at these events.
• BNEI (Bureau National des Elèves Ingénieurs)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational office of engineering students in France. IESF partners with BNEI on promoting engineering careers and supporting student representation.
• Femmes Ingénieures (FI)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation promoting women in engineering. IESF partners to specifically target young girls in PMIS outreach and to increase female representation in STEM fields.
• CDEFI (Conférence des Directeurs des Écoles Françaises d'Ingénieurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference of directors of French engineering schools. IESF partners with CDEFI on initiatives including the 'Ingénieuses' operation promoting engineering among young women.
• CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference of French elite graduate schools. IESF collaborates on events, publications, and promotion of engineering and science careers.
• UPSTI (Union des Professeurs de Sciences et Techniques Industrielles)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion of industrial science and technology teachers. IESF partners with UPSTI on FIRST robotics competitions and school outreach programs.
• Institut G9+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThink tank of France's leading technology schools (Grande écoles d'ingénieurs). IESF collaborates on research, publications, and policy advocacy.
• UNIT (Union Nationale des Industries et Técnicas)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional federation of engineering companies. IESF partners on industry representation and joint events.
• France GazminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association for the gas industry in France. IESF partners on energy transition topics and joint publications.
• Francogénie (IESF Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrancogénie represents IESF in Canada/Québec, operating as an affiliated international section. It facilitates connections between French engineers in Canada and the IESF network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Acad\u00e9mie des Technologies: French Academy of Technology providing independent tech expertise; existing IESF partner with overlapping scientific convention and 'Retour dans mon collège' programs.
• CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles): French association of elite graduate schools (engineering and management); IESF is an existing partner and the bodies overlap in representing France's engineering education ecosystem to policymakers.
• CDEFI (Conférence des Directeurs des Écoles Françaises d'Ingénieurs): Conference of directors of French engineering schools; co-organizes the 'Ingénieuses' program with IESF and shares the engineering-education promotion mandate.

Direct peers

• Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ): Quebec's statutory engineering regulator; IESF already has a mutual recognition arrangement with OIQ (signed 2008) and comparable credentialing/title-protection functions.
• Royal Academy of Engineering: UK's national academy for engineering with parallel fellowship, policy advocacy, and STEM promotion roles; comparable as a chartered engineering body representing the profession to government and industry.
• Engineering Council (UK): UK regulator that licenses chartered engineers and accredits programs; mirrors IESF's CTI-anchored role in setting and protecting the engineer title.
• Engineers Australia: Australia's peak professional body for engineers offering chartered credentials, policy voice, and continuing education — a structurally similar national federation model to IESF.
• WFEO / FMOI (Fédération Mondiale des Organisations d'Ingénieurs): Global engineering federation hosted at UNESCO of which IESF is the exclusive French member; comparable role in international engineering policy and UN engagement.
• VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure): Germany's largest engineering association with 135,000+ members, providing professional representation, technical standards, and continuing education for engineers — directly comparable to IESF's federation role in France.
• FEANI (Fédération Européenne d'Associations Nationales d'Ingénieurs): European federation of national engineering associations (which IESF already participates in through Europe Engineers); comparable cross-border professional representation function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/iesf_france
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iesf-france

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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