The Marie and Louis Pasteur University (UMLP) is organizing in February 2026 the French edition of the FutureLab of the European Alliance STARS EU, an exceptional hybrid intensive program that will allow you to live an unforgettable academic and human adventure. Join about forty students from 9 European countries to transform real challenges, particularly related to energy, into innovative solutions!

The FutureLab is much more than just an exchange program: it is an immersive experience that combines international collaborative work, technological innovation and societal impact. During an intensive week in the North of Franche-Comté, then through four months of remote collaboration, you will work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams on concrete projects proposed by partners.

A unique hybrid format:

• Face-to-face week (from 2 to 6 March 2026): Team training, immersion in the field, development of concepts.
• Remote phase (several video meetings in March-June 2026): In-depth, finalization and presentation of solutions.

Project 1: Rehabilitation of the former polyclinic of the Portes du Jura

Partner: Pays de Montbéliard Agglomération

Transform an old medical building into a full-scale hydrogen demonstrator! You will develop a viable business model, design an educational showroom and develop a communication strategy to demystify this technology of the future.

Challenges to be met: Integration of hydrogen in buildings, economic model, social acceptance, innovative pedagogy, scientific communication, etc.

Project 2: Energy, data and AI third place

Partner: Grand Belfort Communauté d'Agglomération

Design a collaborative innovation space dedicated to energy, decarbonization and artificial intelligence! You will define the activities, the target audiences, the demonstrators and even propose a new name for this place of exchange between startups, research and industry.

Challenges to be met: Collaborative innovation, data management, technical and educational demonstrators, territorial attractiveness, entrepreneurship, etc.

Project 3: Sustainable Accommodations for Student Life

Partner: UMLP – IUT Nord Franche-Comté

Reinvent student living spaces by creating sustainable, autonomous and connected facilities! You will design innovative technical solutions while developing a financing and communication strategy.

Challenges to be met: Integration into the campus, student life, energy autonomy, social innovation, search for sponsors, communication strategy, maintenance by the user, ...

Belfort and Montbéliard: a dynamic ecosystem in the heart of Europe

"The FutureLab was an amazing experience, not just because we worked on real projects for Zakliczyn, but because we got to do it with people from all over Europe. Being part of a team with students from different backgrounds like architecture, IT, and business really opened my eyes to how much we can learn from each other. We didn't just create ideas; we created friendships that have lasted beyond the classroom. It was one of those rare experiences that was both super fun and really meaningful."

Davut Turk, Hanze Univeristy of Applied Sciences (Netherlands).

The FutureLab 2026 is not only an academic programme, it is a unique opportunity to participate in the construction of the Europe of tomorrow while developing concrete solutions to today's energy challenges. You will leave with a rewarding international experience, strengthened transversal skills and unforgettable memories.

Inform the head of your degree program of your interest and prepare your application now!  

•  Pavel ADÁMEK, Assistant Professor at the Silesian University, School of Business Administration in Karviná, adamek@opf.slu.cz
• Tereza PRAŽÁKOVÁ, Asisstant at the Silesian University, School of Business Administration in Karviná, prazakova@opf.slu.cz

 More information on STARS EU: https://starseu.org/