PRICE, integrated into the curriculum of Civil Mining Engineers (ICM) and the FUSION double degree program, is an immersive educational project that explores multiple facets of value creation. For one semester (from January to May), students work in teams on real projects, providing innovative solutions to concrete problems.
Why take part in PRICE?
Whether you’re a company, an association, or an individual project leader, PRICE allows you to:
- Bring your innovative ideas to life, by exploring their economic, societal, and environmental viability.
- Accelerate project development, whether entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial.
- Bénéficier de l’expertise des élèves, du réseau et des ressources de Mines Saint-Étienne.
- Create synergies with motivated young talents and academic experts.
Educational Objectives and Skills Developed
Students develop essential skills such as:
Project management mastery.
Creativity and the ability to persuade.
The ability to analyze innovation challenges and propose solutions.
A multidisciplinary approach integrating transition issues.
Acquisition of strategic and entrepreneurial reflexes (market watch, prototyping, business plan…).
Stages of a PRICE Project
- Project Proposal
Between mid-October and mid-December, project leaders (companies, associations, or individuals) submit their ideas.
We select the first complete projects that meet the educational requirements on a first-come, first-served basis. - Team Formation
At the beginning of January, following approval by the teaching team, projects are assigned to groups of students based on their skills and areas of interest. - Scoping
From late January to mid-February, teams, guided by tutors, create a specifications document and schedule co-constructed and validated by the project sponsor. - Development
From mid-February to late May, teams, guided by tutors, carry out the project following a rigorous methodology and participate in specific training sessions. - Presentations and Final Challenge
At the end of May, projects are presented and evaluated by a panel of experts. The best groups are rewarded during the final challenge.
Key figures of the programme
- 1 entire student cohort involved each year (approximately 220 students)
- 110 hours of work per student, spread over five months
- 25 hours of specific training (pitch, value proposition, prototyping, LowTech approach, etc.)
- 60 projects per year
Examples of Notable Projects
- SOGOL – 2023-2024
Development of a solution for creating identity (logo, graphic charter…).
Winner of the Forvis Mazars Grand Prize for the best student project
- Modeling black soldier fly production and designing an insect production tool – Fermavers Startup
Winner of the MEP Mines Études et Projets favorite prize
Testimonials
“I applaud the students’ enthusiasm and professionalism. They demonstrated meticulous problem-solving and organizational skills in their tasks. It was a rich experience that I highly recommend.”Bonney Magambo
Co-founder and President, HemoFAB (FAV Protector Project – Protection of arteriovenous fistula)
Submit Your Project Today!
Deadline: late November.
Contact
Programme Leads
- Sébastien Saunier
Email: price@mines-stetienne.fr
Phone: +33 4 77 42 01 86