Sports & Innovation
Innovating to Perform, in Sports and Industry Alike
It all started with an observation: sports and engineering share the same pursuit of excellence. Just like athletes, our teams push boundaries through a rigorous, data-driven, and collaborative approach. Our involvement in sports is part of a concrete innovation strategy, where technology becomes a lever for performance, inclusion, and sustainability.
Our Sports Partnerships
Alpine
The Alpine Endurance Team, the official team competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), embodies the excellence and boldness of motorsport. With a legacy of victory and an ambition to shine at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team combines performance, innovation, and reliability to dominate the Hypercar category.
In this challenge, ALTEN plays a key role as the “Official Engineering Partner.” Our goal? To support Alpine in optimising its technologies, co-developing solutions to push the limits of performance while preparing for their transfer to industry.
Zephir
Imagine pushing the boundaries of absolute gliding, where performance meets planetary respect. This is the challenge taken on by Marc Amerigo and Antoine Albeau—26-time windsurfing world champion—with the Zephir Project, a bold initiative revolutionising board sports.
At ALTEN, we are proud to contribute by putting our engineering expertise to work for innovation: analysing aerodynamic and hydrodynamic structures, material physics… Together, we explore the frontiers of sustainable performance.
Ducati
Aruba Ducati is one of the leading teams in the World Superbike Championship, combining technological performance and sporting excellence. This team embodies innovation, precision, and a passion for competition. With renowned riders, Aruba Ducati represents a performance laboratory where exceptional engineering meets racing spirit. ALTEN supports them as the Official Technical Sponsor.
French Cycling Federation
High-level sport today requires not only individual and collective athletic achievement but also essential support in equipment, training, and strategies that make the ultimate difference. Alongside LAAS-CNRS, ALTEN supports the French Cycling Federation in designing a digital twin of cyclists. This articulated 3D model allows for fine analysis of athletes’ movements, aerodynamics, and equipment to identify even minor technical improvements.
Paris Basketball
At the Adidas Arena, ALTEN and Paris Basketball transform a simple sports event into a unique experience: the ALTEN Student Game. Over 100 students from across France take to the mythical floor of the French champion club for a 3×3 tournament blending competition, solidarity, and basketball passion.
Sports Serving Industry
At ALTEN, sports represent much more than a field of application: they are an expression of our corporate culture. Our commitment in this sector illustrates how our expertise in engineering, data science, consulting, and innovation mobilises to meet concrete challenges while reinforcing the values that drive us daily: collective excellence, agility, and positive impact. Our approach is based on key skills, developed, and tested in a demanding environment.
Our 11 ALTEN Labs and partnerships with research and industry players allow us to combine complementary expertise:
Fluid Mechanics
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) expertise to improve energy efficiency or reduce emissions.
Artificial Intelligence
Development of machine learning algorithms for big data analysis or process automation.
Material Science
Innovation in composites, lightweight alloys, or bio-based materials, with a focus on sustainability and recyclability.
Embedded Systems & Connectivity
Integration of sensors and IoT solutions for precise control and optimised maintenance.
These skills, validated in demanding contexts, naturally transfer to sectors such as aeronautics, energy, healthcare, or Industry 4.0, where performance and reliability are critical.
Inspiring Stories
Behind every innovation, there is a team of engineers, data scientists, and passionate individuals working to turn challenges into opportunities. These stories show how ALTEN combines technical rigour and creativity to address real-world issues.
Our Talent at the Heart of the Adventure
At ALTEN, we believe that passion and excellence fuel each other. Whether you are a high-level athlete, a committed sports enthusiast, or simply driven by a discipline that pushes you, your energy and determination resonate with our values: self-improvement, rigour, and innovation. Here, passion is not a side activity but a driving force integrated into every career path.
Through tailored arrangements, an innovation ecosystem, and a supportive community, we provide the means to reconcile athletic performance and professional fulfilment. Because at ALTEN, we don’t ask you to choose—we help you excel, on all fields.
