Major player in research, development and innovation, the Atomic Energy and the Alternative Energy Commission comes in four main areas: low-carbon energy, technologies for information and technologies for health, very Large Research Infrastructures (TGIR), defense and global security. For each of these four areasthe CEA relies on fundamental research of excellence and ensures a support role to the industry.
The CEA operates in 10 centers throughout France. It develops many partnerships with other research bodies, local authorities and universities.
Recognized as an expert in his areas of expertise, the CEA is fully inserted into the European research and has a growing presence internationally.