Organizer

“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi

Virtual Sessions:
September 2026

Credits:
3 ECTS

BIP Type:
Discipline specific

Fields of Study:
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biotechnology – Cosmetic Science and Formulation, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship

Level of Experience:
Bachelor / Master

Sending partners:
UdA, UNIOVI (+ other INGENIUM Universities)

Available Places: 
2-5 UdA students
4-8 UNIOVI students

BIP Coordinator
Ana Simona Barna
isimonabarna@yahoo.com

Categories:
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INGENIUM BIPs 26/27

BIP Sustainable Cosmetics & Entrepreneurship

October 5 - October 9

About the programme

Sustainable Cosmetics & Entrepreneurship is a practical, interdisciplinary Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) focused on cosmetic product formulation, bridging scientific knowledge with sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurial development.

The programme is designed for students from chemistry, pharmacy, biotechnology, and engineering backgrounds and aims to strengthen their ability to formulate and evaluate cosmetic products, understand sustainable production processes, and assess the commercial potential of their own solutions by connecting laboratory expertise with real industrial and market contexts.

A key focus is to provide both theoretical foundations and hands-on experiential learning in areas such as cleansing agents, skincare and haircare formulation, dermacosmetic emulsions, quality and stability testing, and the regulatory pathway for bringing cosmetic products to market, including product documentation and CPNP notification.

How you will learn

Learning activities are based on plenary lectures, hands-on laboratory workshops, and industrial and research centre visits. Students work in international and interdisciplinary teams throughout the programme:

  • Formulating cleansing, skincare, and haircare products
  • Visiting industrial facilities and advanced research centres
  • Exploring entrepreneurial and lab-to-market pathways for sustainable cosmetic solutions

Special emphasis is placed on regulatory literacy and market readiness, supported by quality, stability, and safety testing sessions and regulatory documentation exercises.

Competences you will develope

  • Sustainability and sustainable production processes in the cosmetics industry
  • Entrepreneurship and lab-to-market approach (including Product Information File and CPNP notification)
  • Health, well-being, and emerging technologies (INGENIUM Pathway Programme)
  • Hands-on laboratory skills: cosmetic formulation, stability, safety, and quality testing
  • Innovation and modern research methodologies
  • Intercultural collaboration and international teamwork
  • Interdisciplinarity: Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Engineering

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to:

  • LO1. Formulate and evaluate cosmetic products (cleansing agents, decorative cosmetics, dermacosmetic emulsions) using sustainable and innovative approaches
  • LO2. Apply experimental skills and modern research methodologies in cosmetic science and product development
  • LO3. Understand sustainable production processes and quality control systems in the cosmetics industry
  • LO4. Assess the commercial potential of cosmetic formulations and identify strategies for bringing sustainable solutions to market
  • LO5. Navigate regulatory requirements for cosmetic products, including product documentation and CPNP notification/certification steps
  • LO6. Collaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams, integrating diverse scientific and cultural perspectives

BIP's Programme

Virtual component (online activities)

Period: September 2026 (two days prior to on-site phase)

Schedule / Contents: 

Two days of online sessions: 

  • Session 1: Kick-off. TUIASI and co-partners introduction. Programme overview.
  • Session 2: Plenary Lectures — including: Vegetal Extracts in Cosmetics; Natural Compounds and Green Solvents in the Development of New Cosmetics; Formulation Design for Sustainable Cosmetics; Stability, Safety, and Quality: Practical Testing Across the Product Lifecycle; Sustainable Sourcing and Circularity in the Cosmetic Industry; etc.

Duration: 6 hours of e-learning

Physical component (on-site at TUIASI) 

Period: 5 – 9 October 2026

Programme / Contents: 

  • Day 1 — EXPLORING THE DERMATOCOSMETIC INDUSTRY: Visit to Antibiotice Iași (leading Romanian pharmaceutical and topical/dermacosmetic products manufacturer)
  • Day 2 — EXPLORING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: Visit to the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (flagship Romanian research centre in polymer and macromolecular science)
  • Day 3 — WORKSHOP: Formulation of cleansing products
  • Day 4 — WORKSHOP: Formulation of skincare products and haircare products
  • Day 5 — QUALITY & REGULATORY SESSION: Stability testing of formulated cosmetic products + introduction to market placement requirements, including product documentation and notification/certification steps via the CPNP portal

Duration: 5 days = 25 hours of on-site activities 

Application requirements

To apply for this BIP you must:

  • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
  • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
  • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
  • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
  • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

As this BIP includes a physical mobility period hosted at TUIASI (Iasi, Romania), it is intended for students coming from other INGENIUM partner institutions. Therefore, students enrolled at TUIASI are not eligible to apply for this specific BIP.

How to apply

Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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