France 2030: Inauguration of the MIAI Cluster, the Interdisciplinary Institute of Artificial Intelligence Led by Université Grenoble Alpes
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On February 12, 2025
On February 11, at the World Trade Center in Grenoble, the Interdisciplinary Institute for Artificial Intelligence (MIAI), led by Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) and labeled "AI Cluster" by the French government, was inaugurated in the presence of all its partners.
The ambition of this new cluster is to establish an internationally renowned institute in Grenoble focused on embedded, interactive, and generative AI, serving both humans and the environment. It places a strong emphasis on frugality, reliability, and the goal of informing citizens and policymakers about the challenges of artificial intelligence. The institute aims to build on the excellent results of MIAI, created in 2019, by enhancing research, innovation, and education, with an even stronger international focus on its programs.
Together, these partners represent a critical mass of more than 50 laboratories and a total of over 500 technical and scientific personnel in core AI fields, along with more than 180 experts in key application areas: environment and energy, healthcare, Industry 4.0, AI, and education.
To achieve its objectives in research, education, and innovation, the MIAI Cluster benefits from a €70 million grant out of the €360 million allocated to the AI Cluster program of France 2030, distributed over five years among the nine selected national centers of excellence.
Objectives of the MIAI Cluster
- Conduct cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence
- Offer attractive AI courses for students at all levels and professionals
- Support AI innovation and develop AI in large companies, SMEs, and startups
- Inform and interact with citizens on all aspects of AI
An Institute Supported by a Consortium of 12 Partners
As one of the winners of the "AI Cluster" call for expressions of interest, along with eight other national projects, the MIAI Cluster is the only center of excellence in AI research and education labeled in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is supported by an extended consortium that includes UGA and its component institutions, Grenoble INP - UGA, Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA, ENSAG - UGA, as well as CEA, CNRS, Inria, Inserm, CHU Grenoble Alpes, GEM, Université Savoie Mont Blanc, and Université Clermont Auvergne.Together, these partners represent a critical mass of more than 50 laboratories and a total of over 500 technical and scientific personnel in core AI fields, along with more than 180 experts in key application areas: environment and energy, healthcare, Industry 4.0, AI, and education.
To achieve its objectives in research, education, and innovation, the MIAI Cluster benefits from a €70 million grant out of the €360 million allocated to the AI Cluster program of France 2030, distributed over five years among the nine selected national centers of excellence.
Ribbon-cutting by all partners present at the inauguration of the MIAI Cluster
From left to right: Fouziya BOUZERDA, General Director of Grenoble École de Management ; Thomas SPIELGELBERGER, Director of the École nationale supérieure de l'architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG - UGA) ; Guillaume BALARAC, Scientific Director at Grenoble INP – UGA ; Adeline NAZARENKO, Director of CNRS Computer Science ; Yassine LAKHNECH, President of Université Grenoble Alpes ; Monique SORRENTINO, General Director of CHU Grenoble Alpes ; Yves SAMSON, Deputy Director for Programs, Science, and Alliances at CEA ; Philippe BRIAND, President of Université Savoie Mont Blanc ; Mathias BERNARD, President of Université Clermont Auvergne ; Pascale SAULNIER, Deputy Regional Delegate of Inserm Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ; Frédéric DESPREZ, Director of the Inria Research Center at Université Grenoble Alpes.
From left to right: Fouziya BOUZERDA, General Director of Grenoble École de Management ; Thomas SPIELGELBERGER, Director of the École nationale supérieure de l'architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG - UGA) ; Guillaume BALARAC, Scientific Director at Grenoble INP – UGA ; Adeline NAZARENKO, Director of CNRS Computer Science ; Yassine LAKHNECH, President of Université Grenoble Alpes ; Monique SORRENTINO, General Director of CHU Grenoble Alpes ; Yves SAMSON, Deputy Director for Programs, Science, and Alliances at CEA ; Philippe BRIAND, President of Université Savoie Mont Blanc ; Mathias BERNARD, President of Université Clermont Auvergne ; Pascale SAULNIER, Deputy Regional Delegate of Inserm Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ; Frédéric DESPREZ, Director of the Inria Research Center at Université Grenoble Alpes.
Key Facts About the MIAI Institute
- Launch of the MIAI Institute in 2019, labeled "3IA" in May 2019, and "AI Cluster" in May 2024
- Total budget of €212 million since 2019, including ANR grants, contributions from industrial partners, and funding from academic partners
- 18 awards received since 2019, including 3 CNRS medals, 6 ERC grants, and 5 IUF distinctions
- 17 startups created
- Over 1,600 scientific publications since 2019, making MIAI the French 3IA institute with the highest scientific output in both quantity and quality
- More than 100 private-sector partners and 150 collaborative projects since 2019
- Over 6,000 students trained since 2019, doubling in just four years
- Nearly 40 annual events
Published on March 25, 2025
Updated on March 26, 2025
Updated on March 26, 2025
