View of CASTOR/TOTEM mounted inside CMS detector and view of the beam pipe.
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Our Mission

Places like CERN contribute to the kind of knowledge that not only enriches humanity, but also provides the wellspring of ideas that become the technologies of the future.

— Fabiola Gianotti, Director-General of CERN

Our mission

The Knowledge Transfer group at CERN aims to engage with experts in science, technology and industry in order to create opportunities for the transfer of CERN’s technology and know-how. The ultimate goal is to accelerate innovation and maximise the global positive impact of CERN on society. This is done by promoting and transferring the technological and human capital developed at CERN. The CERN KT group promotes CERN as a centre of technological excellence, and promotes the positive impact of fundamental research organisations on society.

From CERN technologies to society

Below, you can see how CERN's various areas of expertise translates into impact across industries beyond CERN. Read more about this at the from CERN technologies to society.

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What services do we provide? Find out moreabout the services we provide on the Activities and Services page. https://knowledgetransfer.web.cern.ch/activities