irisa

IRISA, the Institut de Recherche en Informatique et Systèmes Aléatoires, is a French research institute focused on computer science and information technology. Based in Rennes in the Brittany region, it operates as a joint research unit of the CNRS in partnership with Université de Rennes 1 and other regional institutions. The institute encompasses a broad range of research activities that cover both theoretical and applied computing, including algorithms and artificial intelligence, computer graphics and vision, software engineering, cybersecurity, networks and distributed systems, robotics, and human–computer interaction, as well as data science and bioinformatics.

Since its creation in 1984, IRISA has grown into a major center for research and doctoral training, organized into multiple research teams across several sites in Brittany. It maintains collaborations with industry, national and European research organizations, and international partners, contributing to research programs and initiatives and supporting technology transfer and innovation.

IRISA emphasizes dissemination of knowledge through peer‑reviewed publications and conferences and collaborates with universities on graduate education and PhD supervision. The institute acts as a bridge between fundamental research and practical applications, with activities ranging from exploratory research to demonstrator projects in areas such as digital media, health, transportation, and smart systems. It plays a key role in the Rennes regional science and technology ecosystem and contributes to the broader European research landscape in information technology.