Our extensive network of research and management experts is by your
side to help you prepare your scientific and business case, find political and financial support, and define the
best positioning for your initiative in order to create maximum value for science and
society.
Integrating 2 fields of complementary expertise: dedicated scientific research and Economic management, ISPM is an
initiative strongly supported by Ecole Polytechnique-ParisTech with resourceful scientific knowledge and management skills.
Ecole Polytechnique-ParisTech: leader in engineering education in
France, the school incorporates many laboratories in fundamental and applied research and has produced many industrial and
scientific leaders in France, Europe and the US. XTEC, the Ecole Polytechnique's technology transfer department, is hosting
IsPM.
Large-scale scientific projects
Large-scale scientific projects are very different to standard scale projects, which can be characterised mainly in four aspects: Budget, Human Resources, Time scale and its role as a Catalyst for new technology.
| Projects | Standard | Large Scale |
| Budget | Up to 10 millions euros | From 10 to few 1,000 millions euros |
| Human Resources | 10~20 | >100 |
| Timing | < 2 years | >5 years |
| Role | Categorised as either researcher-led or user-led, standard-scale scientific projects in general address a specific issue | A combination between researcher-led/curiosity driven and user-led/needs-driven, large-scale projects address a whole spectrum of issues ranging from fundamental science to applied research in a particular domain. |
What we offer
Independent and objective consulting
to provide real solutions adapted to your projects.
- Feasibility study: to provide cost analysis, market study, scientific case and political-situation examination to evaluate project positioning and potential.
- Lobbying: to set out a communication strategy to rally political support, find new funding agencies and attract more interest in your idea from the scientific community.
- Pre-construction phase management: to help define the management structure so as to facilitate decision-making process.
- Operation phase management: to set up strategy for best use of resources in order to maximise returns to society and complete the “knowledge triangle” – research, connection with industry and training aspects.
Confidentiality policies
We are highly committed to our clients’ confidential policy and thus our work is operated on a basis of Non Disclosure Agreements. Every contract is subject to high level of confidentiality and every expert involved has to strictly abide by this regulation.