Guillaume Chelius
About Guillaume Chelius
Guillaume Chelius is the Manager of the High-Risk High-Reward Research Funding Program at Inria, where he has worked since 2024. He has an extensive background in computer science and entrepreneurship, holding advanced degrees and having held various research and leadership positions throughout his career.
Current Role at Inria
Guillaume Chelius serves as the Manager of the High-Risk High-Reward Research Funding Program at Inria, known as the PIQ Program. He has held this position since 2024, overseeing initiatives that support innovative research projects with significant potential impact. His role involves managing funding allocations and guiding researchers in navigating the complexities of high-risk research.
Previous Experience at Inria
Before his current role, Chelius worked at Inria from 2004 to 2011 as a Research Scientist. During this period, he contributed to various research projects and collaborated with other scientists in the field. Additionally, he was involved with the Inria Startup Studio as a Codesigner from 2021 to 2024, where he played a key role in developing startup initiatives.
Educational Background
Chelius has a strong academic background in computer science and business. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from INSA Lyon between 2001 and 2004. He also completed a Master's degree in Computer Sciences at Uppsala University in 2000. Furthermore, he studied Business and Entrepreneurship at emlyon business school from 2010 to 2011, enhancing his entrepreneurial skills.
Research Scientist Roles
Throughout his career, Chelius has held various research scientist positions at multiple institutions. He worked at ENS Lyon from 2009 to 2011 and at INSA Lyon from 2004 to 2008. He also had visiting research roles at CTTC, LNCC, and Laboratoire d'Informatique de Paris 6, contributing to diverse research projects and collaborations.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his research roles, Chelius founded and served as CEO of SEQUANTA from 2018 to 2022 in the Villeurbanne area of France. This venture reflects his commitment to applying his research expertise in a business context, focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship.