Nicolas Andreff, receives the scientific award "Charles Defforey" from -Institut de France Foundation

Awarded May 30 under the Dome of the “ (Institut de France) " by Jean-Paul Laumond, a member of the Academy of Sciences, this Grand Prize crowns the work & skills of Nicolas and his team in the field of medical microrobotics

With 450 000 € funds, this prize concerned this year the topics "Mechanics, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence" and came to reward the work of the Micro / Nano-Robotic Biomedical team (MiNaRoB: Mr. Gauthier, Mr. Dulmet, A. Bolopion, B. Tamadazte, K. Rabenorosoa, R. Dahmouche, P. Rougeot, C. Perrard and his numerous doctoral students) that Nicolas is the leader at FEMTO-ST Institute since 2012. A team that quickly gained an international reputation in the fields of contactless micromanipulation (lab-on-a-chip), surgical robotics (including vocal cord surgery, leading to the forthcoming creation of the Amarob start-up), robot guidance medical imaging (optical coherence tomography) and the design and control of intracorporeal micromechanisms.

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FEMTO-ST launches the second edition of its MSCA-PF Boostcamp in 2026

Following a successful first edition, FEMTO-ST is pleased to renew its Boostcamp, a dedicated online training designed to support applications to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF). The 2026 edition will take place on June 2–3, 2026.
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Mathilde Hary has been awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellowship

A European project at the intersection of photonics and sustainable artificial intelligence
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National research program on miniature robotics

FEMTO-ST is leading the MINIRO project, which brings together a national academic consortium of excellence in miniature robotics.
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Océane Topenot : an exemplary academic career

After graduating with an engineering degree from SUPMICROTECH-ENSMM and then a PhD in mechanics from FEMTO-ST, Océane joined the aerospace equipment manufacturer SAFRAN.
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Tribute to Frédéric THIEBAUD

The academic community has lost a valued colleague and friend,full professor at Marie and Louis Pasteur University and researcher at FEMTO-ST in materials science.
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Michel de Labachelerie receives the Legion of honor

National recognition for this CNRS scientist, a specialist in micro and nanotechnologies, who has contributed significantly to the structuring of national and regional research as founder and first Director of the FEMTO-ST institute.
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Launch of the European i-Nano-T project

The Bourgogne Franche-Comté region is banking on regional scientific and industrial synergy to drive innovation in nanomedicine.
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National Hydrogen Thesis Award for Clotilde ROBERT!

This award recognizes her work on optimizing hydrogen-powered electric powertrains using a novel approach that combines technological performance, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility.
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I-PhD Innovation competition : Two winners from FEMTO-ST in 2025

Valentin Reynaud (microforce metrology) andGaultier Gibey (predictive maintenance of hydrogen sytems) are the winners of this sixth edition of the national innovation competition .
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ZETA-SE : A new start-up born out of the work of FEMTO-ST

Founded in late July 2025, the company offers customized anti-vibration solutions for industry.
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