1st annual thematic brainstorming day

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Let’s join forces, share ideas, and shape innovative solutions, for the materials of the future, together!

17 February 2026
9h30 17h30
ICS, Strasbourg

Be actors for a better future: come to brainstorm with HiFunMat members to create emerging projects to address these societal questions!
We invite all members, whether or not working on one of the themes, to take part in this unique event dedicated to interdisciplinary, collaborative research around pressing societal challenges.

 

 Date: 17 February 2026

 Place: Institut Charles Sadron

 Registration: Free but mandatory, join one or multiple sessions

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Goal
Spark innovative & interdisciplinary project ideas by combining expertise and perspectives.

 

Collaborate
No preparation required - just bring your curiosity, ideas and willingness to engage in open, constructive discussion.

 

Funding Opportunities

  • 5 grants of €5,000 each to support Master projects
  • Up to €2,000 to support interdisciplinary research activities
  • See the Call for Projects webpage

 

Program

09h30 - 11h45 | PFAS RETHINKING MATERIALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
11h45 - 12h45 | Lunch buffet
12h45 - 15h00 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
15h00 - 15h15 | Coffee
15h15 - 17h30 | INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION


Faculté de physique & ingénierie
Faculté de chimie
ECPM
FST
ENSCMu
ED182
ED222
ED269
ICS
ICPEES
IPCMS
IPHC
Biomatériaux
IS2M
Solvay
BASF
URGO
Total
Carnot MICA
LIMA
ICUBE