Linksium

Linksium operates as a distinguished Technology Transfer Acceleration Company (SATT) based in the Grenoble Alpes region of France. Established to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial applications, Linksium identifies high-potential scientific breakthroughs emerging from public research institutions and transforms them into viable business ventures. The organization has developed a systematic approach to evaluate technological innovations, selecting those with significant market potential and disruptive capabilities for further development and commercialization.

With substantial funding capabilities, Linksium provides critical financial support to early-stage deeptech projects, typically investing between €100,000 and €500,000 in the maturation phase. This investment enables research teams to develop proof-of-concept demonstrations, create prototypes, and conduct initial market validation studies. Beyond capital, Linksium offers comprehensive support services including business strategy development, intellectual property management, and market positioning expertise tailored specifically for science-based innovations emerging from laboratory environments.

The organization has built an impressive portfolio spanning multiple technological domains including advanced materials, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean energy, and quantum computing. Since its inception, Linksium has successfully launched over 40 deeptech startups that have collectively raised more than €80 million in follow-on funding from venture capital firms and corporate investors. These portfolio companies benefit from Linksium's extensive network of industry partners, technical experts, and entrepreneurial mentors throughout the French Alps innovation ecosystem.

As a key innovation catalyst in the French Alps region, Linksium maintains strategic partnerships with major research institutions including the University Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, and INRIA. The organization focuses primarily on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, typically engaging with projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) between 3 and 6. Linksium's comprehensive approach to technology transfer has established it as a leading model for research commercialization in France, with several of its methodologies being adopted by other regional innovation hubs seeking to replicate its success in transforming scientific discoveries into economic value.