. Developing synergy between research and industry
. Installing technology platforms (a network of experts)
. Encouraging the use of new communications technology in school and local authority establishments.

From business training to fundamental research, there are very strong links with business.

The combined commitment of industrial companies, the University of Savoie and very active skills centres, the Haute Savoie has ensured the means to implement a research policy adapted to its needs.

The research laboratories linked to the University of Savoie also stimulate competition in the area of technology transfer for companies in the Department.

There is the committed co-operation of the CERN, the premier European Research Centre for the construction of the Large Hadron Collider