Advanced R&D Capabilities ONERA's extensive expertise in aerospace and space research, supported by state-of-the-art experimental facilities and a highly skilled team of scientists and engineers, positions it as a leader in developing cutting-edge aerospace technologies. This creates opportunities for specialized technology providers to collaborate on innovative projects.

Strategic Industry Partnerships Recent collaborations with companies like Zapata Co. and ALPAO highlight ONERA’s openness to partnerships in developing advanced aerospace components such as turbine engines and adaptive optics systems, indicating a potential avenue for suppliers of specialized components and innovative solutions.

Focus on Sustainable Materials The launch of PyCoFiRe, a tool for studying composites under fire conditions, reflects ONERA’s focus on developing safer, lightweight composite materials. Suppliers of advanced composites, fire-resistant materials, and testing equipment could find significant opportunities.

International Recognition and Projects ONERA’s involvement in major aerospace programs like Ariane, Airbus, and Rafale, along with its international recognition, suggests ongoing demand for high-precision aerospace components, testing, and simulation services from suppliers targeting the aerospace and defense sectors.

Growth in Medical Technologies With new ventures into developing medical-grade wearable devices for sleep disorders, ONERA is expanding into healthcare technology markets, presenting collaboration opportunities for medical device manufacturers and health tech suppliers seeking innovative aerospace-grade materials and compact sensors.