Research and development plays a key role in the Orolia group. Its core business includes design and development of high-technology processes and software. 40% of its human capital is directly involved in R&D.
For the space & navigation market, most of the activity is for designing, developing and selling new atomic clock technology. These projects are developed for major programs ordered by space agencies and consist of up to 20% of the turnover.
For the defense & security market, major systems are financed by the Department of Defense and by military manufacturers.
For the telecom & broadcast market, Orolia's products are all financed by shareholders' equity.