The new strategy based on innovative projects in microelectronics and nanotechnologies

The training in microelectronics and nanotechnologies in France is structured as a national network since more than 30 years. This network is composed of 12 regional interuniversity centers including technological, design, and test facilities. It is presently a Public Interest Consortium (GIP), an official structure founded by the Ministry of Higher Education, a kind of Open University without walls. The network mission is to support animation and educational activities in this field at a national level. In order to maintain both quality and attractiveness to students, as well as the motivation of the professorial body and the adaptation to the economical world, a strategy of innovative projects has been established since 2006. Innovative project consist to propose the creation of a new lab-work that needs new equipment and the adaptation of the educator. This approach has been reinforced by the support of specific multiannual programs since 2009 and more especially in the frame of Excellence Initiative Program (IDEFI). The first achievements of these pedagogical projects have already been transferred to the menus of the common centers and have already showed all their interest as well at master and engineer degrees, as doctorate studies and lifelong learning.