AMVALOR: identifying and responding to industry needs

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Since 2016, Arts et Métiers a subsidiary dedicated to technology transfer and the commercialization of its research results. The institution has thus established itself as an ally to companies in their innovation efforts.

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As a public scientific, cultural, and professional institution (EPCSCP), Arts et Métiers mission Arts et Métiers promoting research results ( products, materials, processes, expertise), technology transfer, and technical assistance to industry. Since 2016, the institution has had a company dedicated to this ambition: AMVALOR, which handles around 700 industrial contracts per year.

A comprehensive and tailored range of services

"With the creation of AMVALOR, we are reintegrating into the Arts et Métiers group Arts et Métiers essential mission of the school's strategic project: collaboration between laboratories and industry to accelerate innovation and the transformation of our research into economic value," explains Ivan Iordanoff, Deputy Director of Research.

What is AMVALOR's role? To identify companies' needs in terms of technological developments and innovation, in order to mobilize scientific and technical teams to come up with appropriate responses. The subsidiary thus implements a wide range of solutions: partnership-based research collaborations (direct contractual research with companies and collaborative research), studies, measurements and tests, expertise and consulting, technology watch operations, and the organization of thematic events (seminars, symposiums, conferences, etc.). Its teams coordinate, set up, and manage projects in close collaboration with industry.

Train your employees

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In an increasingly competitive environment, manufacturers need to have access to the best skills at all times in order to remain competitive. Arts et Métiers their diverse needs with a wide range of training programs based on its technological and educational expertise.

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A genuine investment in human capital, professional training ensures that skills are adapted to the jobs of today and tomorrow. It therefore plays an essential role in the development and sustainability of the company. According to an OECD study, this role is set to become even more important: by 2060, continuing education is expected to account for up to 10% of the working time of the workforce, more than double the current figure.

Becoming an engineer through continuing education

Drawing on the scientific, technological, and educational strengths of each campus, Arts et Métiers a wide range of courses.

  • Continuing education programs allow students to become general engineers or specialized engineers in three years.

  • VAE ( validation of acquired experience) and VAP (validation of professional experience) recognize skills acquired in the workplace. The Arts et Métiers engineering degree Arts et Métiers be obtained through these programs.

  • Designed for working executives, 16 Specialized Masters® and 1 MBA offer highly specialized training in a specific function, profession, or rapidly growing sector.

  • Arts et Métiers also Arts et Métiers short or customized training courses on topics related to the school's areas of expertise: computer-aided design, machining, composites, plastic deformation, mechanical transmission, etc.

Company, teacher: testimonials

"In 2002, we wanted to provide young engineers and mobile staff with expertise and methodology in the powertrain (gearbox, drive shafts, bearings, etc.) and related physical and theoretical fields (fatigue, tribology, calculation methods, etc.). We chose to organize a training program with Arts et Métiers the school has always had a very strong technological foundation. Since 2002, sessions have been held almost every year. This continuity shows that the school knows how to meet our expectations. The content has evolved over the years to incorporate issues such as hybrids, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions."

Elian Baron, powertrain expert, Renault Group

"An industrialist from the Angers region told me during a meeting on campus that he wanted to strengthen his company's skills in composite materials. I offered to set up a tailor-made training course, and everything fell into place very quickly. The training course, which brought together five participants, took place over one day. I found it very rewarding as a teacher. I was faced with an attentive and motivated audience who were looking to acquire specific skills."

Laurent Guillaumat, teacher, Angers campus

Diversity

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Raising awareness and promoting female engineers, along with various solidarity initiatives for students in need.

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This exhibition, created by Arts et Métiers technology and engineering among young girls through a book and an exhibition of portraits of female engineers. Sponsorship helps to increase its reach and diversify the exhibition venues.

  • Scholarships to support students in need

Various scholarship programs are available, particularly for students experiencing financial hardship.

This is the case with the Roland Genin scholarship, which supports foreign students in financial difficulty. Each year, around twenty recipients receive this scholarship.

Sponsorship campaign: campus projects

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The vibrancy of the campuses and their integration into the local economy will take on a new dimension, thanks to the projects supported by the fundraising campaign.

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Aix-en-Provence Campus

  • mediastiAM

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Create a 2,000-square-meter interactive space (digital learning area, R&D area, partnership area) to foster synergies between the campus and the local industrial sector, thereby promoting the integration of engineers, economic development, and scientific culture. 

Budget: €790,000 to be funded out of €5.4 million

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Angers Campus

  • Center of Excellence for Sustainability

Acquire new equipment for the testing and characterization facility for metal and composite materials and structures. Objective: to be able to support products throughout their entire lifecycle, from design through manufacturing to in-service performance.

Budget: €1.5 million to be funded out of €7 million 

  • FABLAB

Create a space that brings together historic workshops (foundry, machining, and forge) and state-of-the-art machinery, representing various innovative manufacturing processes. 

Budget: €750,000 to be funded out of €1.5 million

  • Renovation of the cloister

Restore and preserve the cloister architecture of Le Ronceray, whose partially dilapidated buildings require extensive renovation work to ensure the safety of visitors. 

Budget: €2.25 million to be funded out of €3.5 million

Bordeaux-Talence Campus

  • TECH’IN

Create a state-of-the-art technology platform in the field of aerospace manufacturing processes, in collaboration with the Alfred Kastler High School (Talence). Goal: to become a premier center for training and innovation for the industry in Aquitaine.

 Budget: €1.3 million to be funded out of €11 million

Châlons-en-Champagne campus

  • Residence Accessibility

Modernize and bring the historic building—which houses community spaces and housing for the
and was last renovated over 30 years ago—into compliance with current standards (particularly regarding accessibility for people with disabilities). 

Budget: €1.05 million to be funded out of €2.1 million

  • Bachelor's degree

Equip the campus with appropriate facilities and set up the space for the Bachelor of Technology program, established in 2014.

Budget: €120,000 to be funded out of €200,000

  • Collaborative workspace

Create a multifunctional space dedicated to engineering and technology, open to all students at the Chalon-sur-Saône campus and to project leaders. Goal: to provide a comprehensive range of services that facilitate individual and group learning, using simulation tools and additive manufacturing technologies. 

Budget: €300,000 to be funded out of €2 million

  • Expertise in Powertrain and Alternative Fuels

Launch a new program to address the challenges of dwindling hydrocarbon reserves and the need to limit CO2 emissions. It will include an elective course offered to senior engineering students and an R&D initiative conducted in close collaboration with industry.

Budget: €750,000 to be funded out of €1.2 million

  • Expertise in large-scale industrial projects

To provide graduates with additional skills, enabling them to advance more quickly to leadership roles within teams managing complex industrial projects.

Budget: €60,000 to be funded out of €100,000

  • Foundry R&D Platform

Install the versatile die-casting R&D platform within the campus workshops. Comprising instrumented die-casting equipment, facilities for the direct production of molds and metal-composite tooling, and a large-scale CT scanner, its installation requires extensive renovations. 

Budget: €500,000 to be funded out of €5 million

Cluny Campus

  • Support for Students with Disabilities

Bring the campus into compliance so that it can accommodate and educate all students with disabilities.
Budget: €150,000

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction

Create a three-year post-baccalaureate program that combines the creative skills of an architect with the technical skills of an engineer to foster innovation in the construction industry. 

Budget: €540,000

  • Biblio Tech

Transform the library into a learning center by creating spaces for group work and providing collaborative digital tools. 

Budget: €250,000

  • Cobalt

Upgrade a collaborative virtual immersion room used in the fields of digital engineering, training, healthcare, design and innovation, and construction. 

Budget: €1.6 million to be funded out of €4.2 million

Lille campus

  • Factory of the Future Platform

Create a technology platform that serves as both an educational space and an R&D facility (development and demonstration center) for industrial robotics. 

Budget: €3 million to be funded out of €12 million

  • Renovation of Amphitheater 130

Renovate Amphitheater 130 to meet current requirements regarding accessibility for people with disabilities, user comfort, thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as the appearance of the auditorium and its surroundings within a prestigious building. 

Budget: €145,000

Metz Campus

  • Automotive Performance Technology Center

Create a collaborative space where students, technicians, faculty, and researchers can develop innovative solutions and meet the needs of the automotive industry using state-of-the-art equipment. 

Budget: €1.8 million

Paris Campus

  • Landscaping of Pinel Courtyard

Create a new multipurpose building called Agora, featuring a showroom, workspaces, a student lounge, and an event venue. 

Budget: €600,000

  • Design of a project space 

Create a dedicated space for students to work on projects in teams.
Budget: €18,000

  • Establishment of a Center of Technological Excellence

Renovate Hall 3 to create a state-of-the-art technology hub where faculty and students can benefit from an environment dedicated to entrepreneurship, research, exchange, and collaboration. 

Budget: €6.6 million

  • Headlights

Promote access to higher education for young people with disabilities by providing them with weekly group support from 9th grade through to their entry into higher education.

Budget: €15,000

Apprenticeship Tax - 2026

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Starting May 26, companies can allocate the remaining balance of their apprenticeship tax through the Soltéa platform.

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Why choose Arts et Métiers the Apprenticeship Tax?

Arts et Métiers train responsible industry leaders, the women and men who will spearhead and support the necessary transformations within companies to create a more sustainable industry that serves society.

To train leaders in responsible industries and to better meet the skills and innovation needs of businesses, Arts et Métiers constantly Arts et Métiers its active teaching methods based on Evolutives Learning Factories.

The Apprenticeship Tax (TA) is an effective tool for this modernization. It generates significant leverage in the search for additional funding.

More than 1,000 companies supported us last year. In 2026, by selecting us on SOLTéA, you’ll be joining Arts et Métiers shaping the industrial world of tomorrow.

How does the Apprenticeship Tax work?

To support us, you will need to log in to SOLTéA, the platform of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).

TA Arts et Métiers Operations

Important dates

Starting May 26, 2026: SOLTéA opens to employers and institutions

1st distribution period

  • May 26, 2026: Start of the first allocation period and launch of SOLTéA for employers
  • August 21, 2026: End of the first allocation period on SOLTéA
  • Effective September 1, 2026: First transfer of funds allocated to institutions by employers

2nd distribution period

  • September 3, 2026: Start of the second allocation period and opening of SOLTéA to employers
  • October 21, 2026: End of the allocation campaign on SOLTéA
  • Starting November 5, 2026: Second transfer of funds allocated to institutions by employers

Effective November 26, 2026: Payment of undistributed funds by employers, as required by regulation.

How to make a donation to Arts et Métiers

  1. Log in to SOLTéA,
  2. On this platform provided by Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, you can create your account using your SIRET number.
  3. Using the search engine, you designate Arts et Métiers the beneficiary (UAI codes)
  4. You allocate a percentage of your balance to Arts et Métiers.

Arts et Métiers to Help

If you have any questions, please email us at: taxe-apprentissage@ensam.eu 

The entire team at the Arts et Métiers Corporate Relations Department Arts et Métiers available to meet with you and answer any questions you may have.

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