Patrice Prez
About Patrice Prez
Patrice Prez serves as the Head of Ecosystem Development for Startups and SMEs at Inria, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in research and development, holding various positions at Inria and Ecole Polytechnique, and has earned multiple degrees in Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Economics.
Current Role at Inria
Patrice Prez currently serves as the Head of Ecosystem Development - Startup and SME at Inria, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration between startups and small to medium enterprises within the research ecosystem. His work aims to enhance the integration of research advancements into practical applications that benefit the business community.
Previous Experience at Inria
Prior to his current role, Patrice Prez held several positions at Inria. He was the Head of the Technician Transfer Office at the Sophia Antipolis - Méditerranée Research Center from 2008 to 2015. He also served as Chief Entrepreneurial Officer and Head of the Corporate Technician Development and Innovation Department from 2016 to 2019. These roles involved managing technology transfer initiatives and promoting entrepreneurial activities within the organization.
Research Background
Patrice Prez began his career as a researcher at École Polytechnique, where he worked from 1993 to 1997. His research experience laid a foundation for his later roles in technology transfer and ecosystem development. He also worked at Inria in various capacities related to promoting free and open-source software, particularly in healthcare and life sciences technologies from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Qualifications
Patrice Prez holds multiple advanced degrees. He studied at Aix-Marseille University, where he earned a Master of Science in Economics and another Master of Science. He also completed his doctoral studies at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI), achieving a Doctorate in Cognitive Science and Philosophy. His educational background supports his expertise in both technology and social sciences.
Early Career Experience
Before his extensive roles in research and development, Patrice Prez worked as a Research and Development Software Engineer at Informatique Cdc from 1987 to 1990. This early experience in software engineering contributed to his technical skills and understanding of the software development lifecycle, which he later applied in his roles at Inria.