Overview

Presans is a specialized innovation network that provides industrial companies with access to external expertise for complex technological challenges. Operating as an internal expert network, Presans connects businesses with experts to support long-term consulting projects.

Founded in 2008 as a startup from École Polytechnique by Albert Meige, Presans quickly established itself as a leader in industrial open innovation. The company leveraged big data and artificial intelligence to map expertise worldwide, developing a network of over six million experts. In 2020, Presans was acquired by Arthur D. Little (ADL), a global management consulting firm.

Core services

1. Call for Expertise: Providing on-demand high-level expertise to industrial innovation projects, ensuring access to specialized knowledge when needed.
2. Open Problem Solving® (OPS): A structured methodology that enables companies to solve technological problems more efficiently by leveraging a vast expert network. This service helps businesses accelerate time-to-market and improve ROI on research and innovation.

Key differentiators

1. Proprietary Big Data Technology: Advanced analytics tools for mapping global expertise.
2. Integration with Arthur D. Little.

Headquarters

Paris, France