Brigitte Duême
About Brigitte Duême
Brigitte Duême serves as a Team Coach for the HEC MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization and holds a position at Inria focused on innovation and operations. With extensive experience in various roles related to technology transfer and innovation, she has contributed significantly to the fields of aerospace, defense, and high-performance computing.
Work at Inria
Currently, Brigitte Duême serves in a significant role at Inria as part of the Mission pour la Direction Générale Déléguée à l’Innovation, Direction Des Opérations. She has been with Inria since 2020, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives for four years. Previously, she held various positions within Inria, including Chargée de mission Industrie de Futur and Responsable du service transfert et innovation. Her work has focused on fostering innovation and collaboration between research and industry, particularly in sectors such as aerospace, defense, and robotics.
Current Role at HEC Paris
Brigitte Duême has been a Team Coach for the HEC MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization at HEC Paris since 2021. In this role, she coaches an international team of MBA students, guiding them in developing startup projects that leverage innovations from the Plateau de Saclay research laboratories. Her experience in entrepreneurship and innovation provides valuable insights to students as they navigate the complexities of launching new ventures.
Professional Background
Brigitte Duême has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served on the Board of Directors for SATT PARIS SACLAY and IncubAlliance, and was involved with Systematic Paris-Region in various capacities, including as Vice-président académique for the Defense-Security group. Her experience also includes consulting roles at CEIS and EGYP, where she focused on innovation and patent translation. She has a strong foundation in technological and strategic monitoring.
Education and Expertise
Brigitte Duême's educational background includes studies at Université Pierre et Marie Curie, where she achieved a DEA in Geophysics. She also holds an engineering degree in Telecommunications from CentraleSupélec. Her academic pursuits in geophysics culminated in a PhD, which she completed while working at CEA-DAM. Duême possesses confirmed skills in technological and strategic monitoring, patent translation, and has a keen interest in the dynamics of ecosystems that bridge industry and research.
Achievements in Innovation and Technology
Throughout her career, Brigitte Duême has made significant contributions to the fields of innovation and technology. She has focused on high-performance computing (HPC) and simulation, particularly in relation to security and aeronautics. Her previous roles involved responsibilities in the transfer and innovation sectors, where she worked closely with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate advancements in various technological domains. Duême's involvement in these ecosystems highlights her commitment to fostering collaboration between research institutions and industry.