Blended Intensive Programme - Science to business : your chemistry journey
Design your own scientific company while experimenting in analytical chemistry laboratories at IUT d’Orléans.
This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) offers an innovative learning experience at the crossroads of analytical chemistry, quality standards, and entrepreneurship, combining online learning with hands-on laboratory activities in France.
🎯 Programme Objectives
- Discover key techniques in modern analytical chemistry
- Apply these techniques to real industrial case studies
- Understand the challenges of certification, standards, and quality control
- Design and structure a scientific start-up project
- Develop transversal skills: teamwork, communication, and project management
🧪 Academic Content
The programme is structured into 5 modules:
- Module 1 – Project Initiation
- Module 2 – Chemical Analysis of the Product
- Module 3 – Certification & Standards
- Module 4 – Business Creation and Management
- Module 5 – Commercial Strategy & Communication
Scientific Keywords
Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Active compound extraction, Mass spectrometry (structural and quantitative analysis), Atomic spectroscopy (ICP-OES, AAS), market, marketing, strategy.
Application Fields
- Agri-food sector: quality control, ingredient characterization
- Biotechnology: microalgae cultivation, evaluation of bioactive compounds
- Cosmetics: ingredients, quality control
- Environment: contaminant analysis
- Pharmaceuticals: active ingredient analysis, formulation
🧩 Programme Structure
💻 Online Phase
Period: May / June
Workload: 25 hours
Format: lectures (presentations, AI, chemistry, marketing) and autonomous work (in groups)
🏫 On-site Phase in Orléans (France)
Dates: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026
Programme highlights:
20 hours of practical laboratory work (5 half-day sessions) in analytical chemistry labs and computer rooms
1 half-day scientific visit
1 half-day cultural visit
1 half-day welcome session and final debriefing
🎓 Target Audience
Mainly intended for undergraduate students (2nd or 3rd year), while also welcoming Master’s and Doctoral students.
Background in chemistry, experimental sciences, or related fields
🌍 Language of Instruction
English level B2 (main language)
Some informal exchanges may take place in French
🎓 ECTS Credits : 4 ECTS
📝 Application Process
📅 Application Period
From 12 January to 1 March 2025
📄 Required Documents
- CV in English
- Motivation letter in English : What do you expect from this BIP? Why do you want to participate?
🔗 Application Form
https://uorleans.moveonfr.com/form/695f6709665fd9d2420b3479/eng
🔗 Contact
International Relations Office (BRI), IUT Orléans
Email : international.iut45@univ-orleans.fr
Phone : +33 2 38 49 44 21 / +33 2 38 49 44 72
Last update : 12/01/2026