Your hypotheses deserve an experiment
Feasibility, proof of concept, screening: your R&D ideas put to the test on the lab benches of ESPCI Paris-PSL
Engineering students on your projects, a research institution of excellence behind them
- CIRApproved 2026
- 93%Customer satisfaction
- 10Laboratories of excellence
- >200Completed projects
Engineering students on your projects, a research institution of excellence behind them
- CIRApproved 2026
- 93%Customer satisfaction
- 10Laboratories of excellence
- >200Completed projects
Our Fields of Expertise
Physics
Protocols, measurements, monitoring, machining, popularization…
Chemistry
Synthesis, materials, electrochemistry, analyses, safety…
Biology
Biological engineering, proteins, bacteriology, biophysics…
Computer Science
Python, Matlab, image analysis, data science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, scientific translations…
You can discover more details about our services on our dedicated page. For clients seeking comprehensive support on their projects, we also offer thematic pathways combining a range of services.
Our Experience at Their Service
PCA
Physique-Chimie Avenir is the Junior Enterprise of ESPCI Paris – PSL, a leading engineering school of excellence.
PCA connects your company to tomorrow’s expertise. Work directly with the talents of ESPCI Paris – PSL to accelerate your R&D, validate your innovations, and overcome your scientific challenges.
Who We Are
What is a study?
In-Depth Analysis of Your Needs
A first discussion to understand your challenge, its scientific context, and what you truly expect from the deliverable. This phase also allows us to verify that our capabilities are suited to your project.
Scope of Work and Commercial Proposal
We formalize the scope, methods, timeline, and budget. Nothing starts before your written approval.
Recruitment of Dedicated Consultant(s)
We select, from ESPCI’s engineering students, the one(s) whose skills and motivation align with your project. Candidates go through an interview with our team to be selected and assigned to your mission.
Regular Follow-up by a PCA Member
A project manager monitors progress, resolves difficulties, and keeps you informed at each stage. Regular check-ins allow us to take stock consistently and foster dynamic exchange throughout your project’s implementation.
Delivery of Deliverable and Guarantee
Report, raw data, oral restitution… the format of the deliverable is tailored to each study according to your needs. Everything we deliver is first carefully reviewed by our quality team and comes with a legal guarantee.
The Research Tax Credit
PCA’s CIR approval offers you a double benefit: access to the specialist expertise of ESPCI engineering students, plus tax optimization of your R&D investments. Innovate without financial overload.
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PCA at the CNE: first congress for term 144
Three days of training, strategic discussions and networking in the Ardèche for a delegation of five PCA members.
Ready to bring your scientific project to life?
Trust our ESPCI engineering students to support you.