Agreement includes the creation of an academic
and research chair, “Chair of Technology for Change,” at IP
Paris
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris
(IP Paris) have entered into a five-year strategic partnership to
co-develop solutions in response to the major social, economic, and
environmental challenges that humanity faces. A central aspect of
the partnership is the creation of an academic and research chair
that aims to foster the development of innovative technologies in
response to these challenges.
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Institut Polytechnique de Paris and
Accenture announced a strategic partnership to leverage science and
technology to address major societal, economic and environmental
challenges, attended virtually by IP Paris president Eric Labaye
(right) and CEO of Accenture in Europe Jean-Marc Ollagnier (left).
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The partnership is being led by Jean-Marc Ollagnier, CEO of
Accenture in Europe; Olivier Girard, CEO of Accenture in France and
Benelux; Eric Labaye, president of Institut Polytechnique de Paris;
and Jean-Paul Cottet, executive director of the École Polytechnique
Foundation.
Building on IP Paris Interdisciplinary Research Centers, the
academic and research chair — known as the “Chair of Technology for
Change” — seeks to promote industry transformation and the
emergence of innovative business models to foster environmental and
social sustainability. It aims to accelerate and support
environment, economic, social, and societal change through
technological innovation.
Established initially for a period of five years, the Chair of
Technology for Change will be an integral part of the research and
education activities carried out at IP Paris. Its educational
program will benefit today’s and tomorrow's students and decision
makers by addressing a broad range of issues such as inclusive
innovation, energy transition, sustainable technology, the circular
economy, sustainable business models, and responsible finance. The
Chair will strongly contribute to a certificate, the level of which
will be based on the students’ degree of commitment toward these
critical issues.
Chaired by Thierry Rayna, professor of Innovation Management at
École Polytechnique and Research Director at the Innovation
Interdisciplinary Institute (i3, a joint CNRS, École Polytechnique,
Mines ParisTech, Télécom Paris research lab), the Chair of
Technology for Change will build on the expertise of IP Paris’ 30
research laboratories and 950 faculty members. It will act as a
platform for rapid responses to the societal and environmental
issues outlined in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of
the United Nations Agenda 2030.
Eric Labaye, president of IP Paris, said, "Addressing the
current global societal, economic, and environmental challenges
requires new innovation approaches. This new long-term partnership
between IP Paris and Accenture, bringing together science,
technology and industry expertise, is a major step in our
aspiration to train responsible leaders and develop leading-edge
interdisciplinary research on the world’s most pressing issues. The
Chair of Technology for Change, linking technology, economics and
sustainable development, will create new educational and research
opportunities to shape the next wave of innovation with a positive
impact for all.”
Jean-Marc Ollagnier, CEO of Accenture in Europe, said, “The
combination of Accenture’s technology expertise and deep industry
knowledge with the academic excellence of IP Paris will provide the
scientific world with a unique opportunity to promote the latest
research-based innovation more widely and rapidly and offer
businesses easier access to the latest academic breakthroughs.
Harnessing the power of technology and human knowledge and
inventiveness is essential for addressing the challenges of today
and tomorrow, whether demographic, economic, ecological, or
societal. The only way for companies to emerge stronger and build a
sustainable world is to embrace change and ensure that it benefits
all.”
Olivier Girard, CEO of Accenture in France and Benelux, said,
"Our collaboration with IP Paris on realizing the potential of
technology for change is consistent with Accenture’s commitment to
provide cutting-edge expertise and support the development of
tomorrow’s talent. Convergence of industry and science is key to
developing solutions to address the economic and societal
challenges that lie ahead and building a future that benefits
all.”
A key goal of the Chair of Technology for Change is to be a
global leader — and a major contributor within European
universities — in fostering sustainable development and economy
through technological innovation. As such, the Chair of Technology
for Change will organize annual events — such as a yearly Global
Summit on Technology for Change, as well as international
technology challenges and hackathons — bringing together
representatives of the general public, academics, businesses, and
policy-makers to focus on these issues. The Chair will also publish
a yearly report on the latest research surrounding these issues in
order to assist decision and policy-makers.
About the Institut Polytechnique de Paris
The Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is a public
higher education and research institution that brings together five
prestigious French engineering schools: École Polytechnique, ENSTA
Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis. Under the
auspices of the Institute, they share their bicentennial combined
expertise to fulfil two major ambitions: to develop educational
programs of excellence and cutting-edge research in science and
technology. Thanks to the academic anchorage of its five founding
schools and its alliance with HEC Paris, IP Paris positions itself
as a leading academic and research institution in France and
internationally. Visit us at www.ip-paris.fr
About the École Polytechnique Foundation
Created in 1987 by twenty leading French companies at the
request of Bernard Esambert (Class of 1954), the Chairman of École
Polytechnique Board of Directors at the time, and with the support
of the Alumni Association, the École Polytechnique Foundation
builds bridges between the business world and École Polytechnique,
including its students and research professors. The Foundation is a
recognized public-benefit organization that works to promote École
Polytechnique. This status entitles it to receive gifts and
bequests from both individuals and companies. The funds raised are
directed to École Polytechnique programs, facilities, students, and
research professors. Visit us at www.fondationx.org
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading
capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched
experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries,
we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and
Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of
Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 506,000
people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity
every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace
the power of change to create value and shared success for our
clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us
at www.accenture.com.
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