BL Research

“Science requires time, perseverance and assiduity. It is an exacting approach which is not affected by the trend, the moment and our possible requirements in productivity or speed. When an answer does not exist, the scientific process notices it, without establishing hasty or inappropriate conclusion. To find is not mandatory, though pursue the research is essential. It is what shaped human progress for centuries. Although our evolution is unreasonable in many aspects, science persists in its ambition which appeals to reason.”

Mustapha Derras, Director of R&D

At Berger-Levrault we made the choice more than 10 years ago to base our innovation desire on a scientific approach. We conduct a collaborative research and innovation process with many scientific institutions. It is through this ecosystem that we are capable to face the main challenges that await us. Together we can address concrete, tangible issues that fall within the daily contingencies of our clients. It is also very often with our clients that we carry out our innovative projects for territories, medico-social, industry, education, and all trades Berger-Levrault meets.

The Research and Technological Innovation Department aims to shape the future by revolutionizing trades and uses supported by our solutions.

To answer this challenge, the transdisciplinary and multicultural team of Berger-Levrault composed of searchers, PhD students, students and engineers is involved in the whole innovation value chain:

• Explore new areas and leverage research expertise with recognized academic players;
• Testing disruptive approaches and putting technology to the test in real-world conditions;
• Design and develop solutions that are usable and scalable;
• Observing in action through user-centered evaluation, for support that is increasingly tailored to our customers’ daily lives.

BL Research establishes a space of expression in which demonstrate the possibilities is above all through co-construction.

The Yearbook for Research and Innovation is an annual retrospective of the ambitious projects and innovative initiatives of Berger-Levrault’s DRIT.

Our actions concretely address societal and technological challenges while exploring new perspectives.

They reflect our commitment to developing sustainable and inclusive solutions, designed to improve the daily lives of our clients.

The 2025 edition represents a new milestone in how research is envisioned and driven across the Group. In 2024, we focused on demonstrating our ability to turn research into concrete, fully integrated and accessible innovations. In 2025, we reaffirm that innovation is a rigorous discipline — one that engages with real-world conditions and embraces the constraints, boundaries and responsibilities that come with creating lasting impact.

Explore Our 2025 Research & Innovation Yearbook