ICMUB, as the sole unit within the Scientific Area of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté primarily affiliated with "CNRS CHIMIE" institute, is at the heart of the development and promotion of Chemical Sciences in the broadest sense, through its research and training mission. ICMUB's activities revolve around two cross-disciplinary research axes, with metal chemistry, coordination chemistry, and organometallic chemistry as a common thread. This research has been conducted for over 50 years in national, European, and global cooperation, in connection with industry and the economic sector, with the goal of promoting and applying scientific advancements for the benefit of society.