Research
At iExec, the research team plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, staying ahead of industry trends and long-term growth. Our team has two main activities: long-term research, where we explore complex topics to anticipate future advancements in several domains such as blockchain, confidential computing and cryptography, and short-term research, focused on developing practical solutions to improve the iExec infrastructure.
Our work focuses on key objectives: staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, challenging existing solutions to push boundaries, and creating innovative approaches to solve real-world challenges.
The research team is composed of PhD researchers and students, bringing together diverse expertise and fresh perspectives. Our mindset is equally important—we stay open-minded, maintain a big-picture perspective, and embrace failures as valuable learning experiences.
By combining deep exploration with practical application, our iExec research team stays ahead by anticipating the innovative technologies and actively engaging in both current and future high-impact topics. This strategy not only helps us preserve a market advantage but also ensures that our contributions drive meaningful advancements in several scientific domains.
3 Key Activities
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Exploratory research to anticipate the innovation of tomorrow.
Exploratory research to anticipate the innovation of tomorrow.
Our research team explores advanced concepts and emerging technologies, conducting fundamental and theoretical studies without immediate application constraints to ensure a strong foundation for future advancements.
To contribute to the scientific community and share our findings, we actively publish research papers and present at leading conferences, in order to foster discussions and inspiring new perspectives.
Additionally, we prioritise collaborations with research institutes and universities, leveraging academic expertise and industry insights to accelerate progress and drive impactful technological developments.
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Applied development to develop concrete solutions and improve existing products.
To ensure continuous improvement and innovation, we adapt and enhance current protocols and infrastructure. We rigorously test and validate new concepts through prototypes and Proof of Concepts (PoCs), refining ideas before implementation.
To bridge the gap between research and real-world application, we work closely with other departments to align new solutions with business and technological needs, driving impactful advancements across the organisation.
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Technology watch & collaboration to stay at the forefront and leverage best practices.
Our research team actively monitors trends, publications, and technological advancements to stay at the forefront of innovation. We evaluate and test new technologies to assess their potential applications and ensure they align with our strategic goals.
Beyond internal research, we participate in collaborative projects, including funded European programs, such as Data Cloud and ONTOCHAIN, and industry partnerships, to drive collective progress and expand our expertise.
