Many contacts exist between the school and industry, as far as both teaching and research are concerned. Therefore, representatives from various companies are members of the School Council and committees. Industrialists lend their support in technological education. They intervene in this role by :
- teaching in specialized 3rd year courses
- presenting technical conferences or leading seminars in their respective fields
- organising training periods in companies
- helping students discover their businesses and the careers they offer, open houses, the Forum, student-company meetings, and sponsorship.
The school’s research laboratories are solicitted by business to :
- perform contract studies
- accomplish joint studies under the sponsorship of a technical ministry
- sponsor thesis work in business through CIFRE contracts
- validate their research activities, encourage the transfer of technology and assist in the creation and development of new companies.
Through its Continuing Education program, the school organizes courses from which businesses benefit. Industry also supports the school financially through the Apprenticeship Tax for middle and upper level management.