The objective of this entrepreneurial school is to experience how a research project (proposed by research teams or companies) can be transformed into a meaningful and marketable product that contributes to collective happiness, inclusion, and environmental sustainability, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Throughout the school, you will acquire key competencies such as design-thinking, canvas modeling, ideation, market exploration, written and oral communication, and collaborative problem-solving. You will work in diverse groups of five participants coming from different countries, disciplines, and backgrounds. This diversity will enrich creativity, broaden perspectives, and strengthen adaptability. Working on real projects with societal impact will allow you to explore how innovation can foster wellbeing, environmental responsibility, and inclusive development.

During 5 days of intensive training, your team will collaborate on projects proposed by researchers, companies, or startups, all connected to major SDG challenges such as climate action, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, and quality of life. A playful escape-game-inspired challenge will guide your progression: each step of your entrepreneurial journey unlocks a new “room” or scenario, encouraging cooperation, strategic thinking, and creative solutions. Finally, you will learn to use technical platforms dedicated to immersive art-and-science development.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS : Your letter of motivation must include a short presentation of your intended project for this activity. This project should emphasize the technical solutions that could contribute to an entrepreneurial project including the SDGs. 

You might be asked to do a short presentation (via Zoom) of your intended project on the 2nd week of January. The groups will then be constituted on the same week. 

To meet this challenge, the program includes:

· Short theoretical courses (business model canvas, sustainable market exploration, impactful communication)

· Team work supervised by a dedicated mentor, helping you integrate inclusion, happiness, and environmental considerations into your solution

· A round table with entrepreneurs (students and professionals) from various partner institutions, sharing diverse perspectives on sustainable business models, startup support systems, and ethical innovation

· Visits to innovation parks, companies such as Servier, and incubators, offering opportunities to engage with entrepreneurs and mentors focused on wellbeing and environmental impact

· An escape-game-style innovation quest designed to enhance teamwork, creativity, and fun while solving real sustainability problems

· A final pitch competition, where you present your project to a jury representing different partners.

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