Let’s build the sustainable electronics of tomorrow together

Joining the ESOS community means becoming part of an ecosystem of stakeholders committed to building a more responsible, innovative and sustainable electronics sector. Together, manufacturers, educational institutions and public sector partners are working to train the talent of tomorrow, share expertise and accelerate the development of solutions that will address the technological and environmental challenges of the coming years.

 

Our partnership event: the Eco-design in Electronics Brunchs

The ESOS Brunchs are special opportunities for discussion, bringing together industry representatives, researchers, lecturers and students to explore the challenges of sustainable electronics. These meetings promote the sharing of expertise, the discovery of innovations within the sector and the creation of lasting links between stakeholders in the ecosystem. In a friendly and open setting, the ESOS Brunchs encourage discussion, collaboration and the emergence of new ideas.

3 past events and more to come

3 December 2024: Electronic reparability and remanufacturing. Presentations by companies: Retronix, Minelec, Bluemarket.

13 May 2025: Extending product life: the secrets to the longevity of an electronic product. Presentations by companies: Orano La Hague, Orano Melox, NEOS Electronic, Lacroix, Fixeurs.

3 February 2026: Eco-design in electronics: a driver for the future. Presentations by companies: Uboe, Mitsubishi Electric Research, Hexachip, R comme Réduire.

If you have a topic to share or a theme you’d like to explore, please contact us to discuss it: esos@insa-rennes.fr

ESOS supports your skills development

Training your teams in eco-design means preparing your company for the regulatory, environmental and economic challenges of the electronics industry of the future.

ESOS offers a range of options:

We offer a range of short continuing professional development modules on various topics related to sustainable, open and durable electronics.

Find out more on our dedicated page: Life Long Learning.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us, and we will assess your needs to provide you with a tailored solution.

Our work-study programmes offer numerous opportunities to bring into your teams an apprentice trained in sustainability issues within the electronics sector. Depending on the profiles you are looking for, you can find further details on the pages dedicated to the courses :

Different types of partnerships

ESOS is built on an open and collaborative model for sharing data, knowledge and best practice. We therefore aim to engage closely with the wider ecosystem around us.

If you a manufacturer, a professional or an organisation looking to join the ESOS community, you can find various options below:

ESOS supports the development of research into sustainable electronics. This research helps to design systems that are more sustainable, more energy-efficient and better suited to today’s environmental challenges.

By getting involved in collaborative projects, participating in joint PhD programmes or hosting interns, companies help to develop solutions that can be directly applied to the industrial challenges of tomorrow.

If you have a collaboration projects or requests for services in the field of electronics, contact us to discuss a fruitful and effective partnership.

CIFRE theses (Conventions industrielles de formation par la recherche) offer companies the opportunity to develop research projects with high innovation potential whilst addressing specific industrial challenges. By collaborating with an academic laboratory and a PhD student, the company gains privileged access to the latest scientific knowledge and develops distinctive expertise on strategic issues.

By taking part in our various events, you can raise the visibility of your projects and share your experiences and expertise with an audience of students who are looking for evidence of companies’ commitment.

Whether you’d like to organise company tours, speak in our courses, take on interns or offer other training opportunities, please get in touch.

By signing a letter of support for ESOS, you join the community and contribute to the discussion on sustainable electronics. This simple step offers exclusive access to a network of experts, institutions and companies committed to training talent and driving sustainable transformation within the sector.

Would you like to become a partner? Contact us to receive a template for a letter of support or to discuss potential partnership arrangements.

As a forum for dialogue, the Industry Committee plays a key role in driving ESOS forward by aligning the needs of industry with the training programmes and projects run by ESOS. Comprising partner companies and industry stakeholders, it helps to shape strategic themes, identify emerging skills and strengthen the link between teaching, innovation and the challenges facing sustainable electronics. Through this ongoing dialogue, ESOS is developing an ecosystem that is in tune with the realities and developments on the ground.

If you would like to take part in our next Industrial Committee meeting or suggest topics for discussion, please contact us: esos@insa-rennes.fr

ESOS project supports:

  • Actia Group
  • Advanten
  • BA Healthcare
  • Bretagne Développement Innovation
  • Delta Dore
  • Direction Générale de l'Armement
  • Elvia Group / A&P Lithos
  • Ericsson
  • IoT.BZH
  • IRT b<>com
  • LACROIX
  • MEDEF Bretagne
  • Microwave Vision Group
  • Minélec
  • Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe
  • Orange
  • Pensezy
  • Photospace
  • Pôle de compétitivité Images & Réseaux
  • Radio Frequency Systems, France
  • Safran Electronics & defense
  • Serma Electronique
  • Siepel
  • SiLabs
  • Techwave Manufacturing
  • Télédiffusion de France
  • Thales
  • VIPER RF France
  • VITEC
  • We Network
  • WedoLow
  • ZF Autocruise France