Research and Innovation

At the heart of the two campuses, close to training and businesses, ENSTA's research addresses major societal challenges. The school's scientific output is recognized in France and internationally for its quality and dynamism, and its influence is amplified by the multiple partnerships of the scientific departments of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

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International | Research | Student Life
A promising first step into the world of research

From March 16 to 19, Edinburgh hosts HRI 2026, one of the leading international conferences on human-robot interaction. Among the scientific papers selected for presentation is one by a group of ENSTA students who initially had no other ambition than to...

A promising first step into the world of research

From March 16 to 19, Edinburgh hosts HRI 2026, one of the leading international conferences on human-robot interaction. Among the scientific papers selected for presentation is one by a group of ENSTA students who initially had no other ambition than to...

Research
Hybridization of metal 3D printing processes for more resistant parts

Bringing together three prestigious engineering schools under the supervision of the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), École Polytechnique, ENSTA, and ISAE Supaero, the QUADS2 project aims to hybridize two metal additive manufacturing processes...

Hybridization of metal 3D printing processes for more resistant parts

Bringing together three prestigious engineering schools under the supervision of the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), École Polytechnique, ENSTA, and ISAE Supaero, the QUADS2 project aims to hybridize two metal additive manufacturing processes...

Institute | Training
2026 Flag Ceremony: a tradition of commitment and excellence

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the traditional Flag Ceremony took place on the ENSTA campus in Brest, a solemn and symbolic event for engineering students studying weapons systems and technology (IETA). These students chose a dual commitment, engineering...

2026 Flag Ceremony: a tradition of commitment and excellence

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the traditional Flag Ceremony took place on the ENSTA campus in Brest, a solemn and symbolic event for engineering students studying weapons systems and technology (IETA). These students chose a dual commitment, engineering...