WhoQui we are

UBSIDE: When business needs drive research-based solutions

UBSIDE was created with a clear mission: to place public research at the service of industrial and socio-economic challenges.
Supported by the University of Southern Brittany (UBS), in partnership with Ouest Valorisation (Office Technology Transfer), UBSIDE offers businesses direct access to high-level expertise, cutting-edge technological equipment, and the agility of a team committed to co-developing solutions.

Emerging from the structuring of the activities of the Regional Institute of Advanced Materials (IRMA), UBSIDE provides a service offering designed from real-world needs, in close collaboration with economic stakeholders.

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Our ambition :
Turning industrial challenges into drivers of d’innovation

Acting as a lever of competitiveness for companies

Inspired by the word "upside", UBSIDE reflects our determination to create true added value for industry, while fueling research areas that are practical and applicable.

Turning scientific expertise into an operational tool

By combining the know-how of the University of Southern Brittany with an active listening of industry needs, UBSIDE builds an agile bridge between the academic and business worlds.

Accelerating meaningful innovation

At UBSIDE, innovation is not an abstract concept—it is a response to your concrete challenges. We transform research results into applicable, tested solutions tailored to your constraints.

Why work with UBSIDE?

Struggling to identify and access the right expertise for innovation?

We act as your single point of contact, directly connecting you to the patented know-how of UBS laboratories in our areas of expertise.

Your needs are specific, and standard solutions fall short?

We offer 100% customized support, adapted to your industrial challenges.

Tired of contractual procedures slowing down projects and complicating collaborations with public research?

We handle contract drafting and negotiation to save you time and secure your agreements.

Lacking access to cutting-edge technological resources and expertise?

Through our network of laboratories and platforms, we give you fast access to the best innovations.

Concerned about the cost of R&D hindering your projects?

Our CIR and CICO accreditations allow you to benefit from tax incentives to finance your research investments.

In need of specialized training tailored to your sector?

We design bespoke training programs to address your specific challenges—even the most complex ones.

Our Fields of Expertise

Sustainable polymer materials

Material formulation and evaluation of their environmental impact.

Materials Processing

Development and additive manufacturing of composites, assembly, and forming of metallic materials.

Pressure Vessels

Expertise in the design, manufacturing, and testing of innovative pressure vessels.

Our laboratories

Matériaux polymères durables
Sustainable polymer materials