University–Industry Liaison Office (BLEU)
The University-Business Liaison Office (BLEU) is a space for collaboration and exchange, aimed at promoting innovation, knowledge transfer, and the development of partnerships between the university and the socio-economic sector. It initiates structured dialogue with the socio-economic world to adapt academic programs, teaching, and research to the real needs of the labor market. Through this dynamic, BLEU encourages applied research and the development of collaborative projects involving socio-economic, institutional, and social actors.
Missions
The BLEU is responsible for :
- Supporting faculty members and project leaders in establishing partnerships with the socio-economic sector.
- Participating in the identification of partners, structuring, negotiating, and managing collaborations, while ensuring compliance with rules regarding valorization, technology transfer, and intellectual property protection.
- Facilitating the connection of external partners with the appropriate expertise within the School.
- Working on the creation and integration of networks, the establishment of exchange interfaces, collaborative platforms, and fostering organizational proximity to enable effective interactions among different stakeholders.
- Contributing to the improvement of training programs, strengthening the skills of faculty members, supporting graduates’ professional integration, and developing entrepreneurial spirit.
- Supporting companies in continuing education, professional development, and staff retraining.
- Collaborating with other existing structures within the School dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship (Incubator, CATI, CDE, etc.).