Smart Innovation: Enhancing ideas with AI

Training description

Introduction
Designed for French and international students pursuing studies in engineering and innovation in the broadest sense, this Summer School immerses its participants in the fundamental challenges of tomorrow’s AI-assisted innovation.

Its goal is to encourage reflection, exchange and collaboration between French and international students from all backgrounds on the contribution of themes linked to innovation, artificial intelligence, creativity, the development of new products, the management of innovative activities, innovation strategies and sustainable and responsible development through AI.

This Summer School will not only allow you to discover new approaches and technologies, but also to attend classes and practical workshops led by renowned experts in their fields.
Cultural visits to companies, laboratories and emblematic locations will complete the training programme.

Learning objectives
The Summer School will combine lectures, tutorials and practical sessions in areas such as AI fundamentals and current trends, innovation basics and current trends, how AI transforms innovation processes:a global overview, AI-driven innovation, AI case studies in innovative industries, discovering key AI tools and technologies for innovation processes, AI and creativity: how AI helps generate new ideas, how AI facilitates the creation of personalised products and services, AI for rapid prototyping and solution optimisation, AI and new business models, AI and innovation in scientific research, ethical and responsible AI practices in research and innovation, practical workshops, conferences, visits to innovative companies, cultural workshops to foster international exchanges, and a networking evening.

Eligibility
French and international students who are studying in the field of innovation who are concluding their Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in engineering and who wish to enrich their experience in the field of innovation.
Master’s Degree and PhD students are also eligible.

A B1 level in English is required to attend the training programme, and good academic performance in basic scientific subjects is expected.

Evaluation
Applicants who successfully achieve the Summer School goals will receive, after a project presentation, a certificate of achievement stating that they have obtained 3 ECTS credits. A participation and attendance certificate will also begiven at the end of the training programme.

Academic fees: 1 000 euros
Fees include tuition fees, teaching materials and cultural visits. They do not include accommodation, living expenses and insurance.
Group rate and preferential rate if registration before March 31, 2025: contact the campus

Enrollment
-To apply for the CESI Summer School, your application file must include:
-a cover letter,
-a CV,
-an identity document,
-Apply before 15/06/2025 by submitting your application.