In today’s world there are massive consequences due to the rapid spread of dis and misinformation, and unfortunately in the age of AI this is only becoming grossly exasperated. Last year, the Impact Studio hosted an impact project for Defense of Democracy, this year the Cognitive Resilience entrepreneur impact track seeks to use the foundation laid by this previous project, but to shift its scope; rather than trying to strength a system, the group seeks to strengthen the cognition of the individuals who comprise it. 

Therefore the question arises of how to educate effectively on the issues of dis/misinformation, and can we create a tool to arm citizens against the era of propaganda?

Group members: Lilly ANDREWS (Master Marketing: New Luxury & Art de Vivre) - Olympia BELENGRI (Master Communications, Media and Creative Industries) - Irene BALESTRI (Master Communications, Media and Creative Industries) - Adit CHANDRACHUD (Master Communications, Media and Creative Industries) - Yong Hwa YOO (Master Marketing: New Luxury & Art de Vivre) 

Mentor: Jean-François MARTI

Paris’s open‑air markets generate large quantities of edible surplus due to aesthetic display norms, strict time constraints, and the high perishability of fresh produce. Vendors have limited options for managing unsold goods once markets close, and existing redistribution systems cannot absorb this surplus quickly enough. This structural mismatch between abundance, waste, and limited redistribution capacity creates both environmental and social challenges. 

The project addresses this gap by exploring how surplus fruits can be transformed and redistributed through sustainable, dignified, and community‑oriented pathways.

Group members: Akshita AGRAWAL (Master Communications, Media and Creative industries) - Samuel OBENG (Master Finance and Strategy) - Karthik SAJI (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Rhoda SENAYAH (Master International Business and Sustainability)

Mentor: Mathilde MORIN

The collapse of biodiversity is already evident, and several planetary boundaries have been exceeded. However, financial resources remain woefully inadequate to meet the necessary needs. Despite progress in international and national regulations, a significant gap in biodiversity finance remains, hindered by the crisis's lack of visibility, the difficulty of economically valuing the living, and the complexity of pressures on ecosystems. 

The Phusis project is relevant in this context because it aims to understand these obstacles and create a sustainable economic model for supporting restoration projects.

Group members: Iliano BARONE (Master finance et stratégie) - Théo BERREBI (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Noah TANGARA LAMBERT (Master finance et stratégie) - Maxime REYNES (Master Finance and Strategy) - Lisa YNINEB (Master finance et stratégie)

Mentor: Margaux PIBAROT

SINGA Paris helps immigrants become entrepreneurs and fosters their inclusion to demonstrate their contribution to local dynamism. However, in a media environment that is dominated by negative portrayals of migration, these accomplishments remain largely invisible and struggle to challenge the prevailing perceptions.  France's entrepreneurial ecosystem is robust and well-structured, yet newcomers still face challenges related to access and recognition. 

The goal of the project is to better measure and highlight the impact of the incubator, with the aim of making these paths more understandable and contributing to a lasting change in perspective.

Group members: Mdjaza-Baraka ALI (Master Communications, Media and Creative industries) - Olha STEFANYSHYN (Master Communications, Media and Creative industries) - Sophie CHAPRON (Master Communications, Media and Creative industries) - Imane ESSAKHI (Master Communications, Media and Creative industries)  - Apeksha MAHALINGAPPA (Master Communications, Media and Creative industries

Mentor: Céline Legrand

This project is part of a series of works that aim to measure and highlight the social impact of cultural actions led by the CMBV, the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, and the Théâtre du Châtelet. Previous studies have highlighted the difficulty of assessing a largely intangible value, the lack of consistent data, and the absence of a common measurement framework. In the context of a post-pandemic world, where the cultural sector has been weakened, demonstrating its social value is essential to winning over funders and ensuring the long-term viability of initiatives.

Therefore, the goal is to develop a framework that will make this impact transparent, comparable, and quantifiable in monetary terms.

Group members: Dora PRINC (Master communication, médias et industries créatives) - Yanice HAJJAJ-JOURDREN (Master finance et stratégie) - Zoé ROUPSARD (Master finance et stratégie)

Mentor: Amaury de LA BOUILLERIE

En France, les campagnes d’impact restent peu développées car la filière manque de visibilité, de données accessibles et de compréhension de ses bénéfices. Producteurs et distributeurs disposent de peu d’informations sur leur efficacité, les financent tardivement et peinent à identifier leurs avantages concrets. Cette méconnaissance freine leur intégration dans les stratégies de distribution et limite leur potentiel d’influence. 

Le projet vise à combler ce déficit d’information en rendant la filière plus lisible, en centralisant les connaissances existantes et en facilitant la circulation des ressources nécessaires à la conception de campagnes d’impact solides et reconnues.

GGroup members: Inès BOUICHER (Master communication, médias et industries créatives) - Clotilde Pedron (Master Communication, Media et Creative industries) - Paul HOUZIEL (Master communication, médias et industries créatives) - Myriam LEBATTEUX (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Gabrielle PASTEL (Master International Business and Sustainability) 

Mentor: Olivier ECHEGU

Even as sustainable finance relies on strict requirements for transparency, accountability, and positive impact, European rearmament is paving the way for increased private investment in defense.  ESG frameworks designed for civilian sectors are incompatible with the military domain due to confidentiality constraints, reputational risks, and ethical dilemmas unique to the military.

The mission's objective is to examine the requirements for establishing a responsible investment framework that incorporates ESG regulatory obligations, strategic sovereignty imperatives, and the unique requirements of the Defense Industrial and Technological Base.

Groupe composé de : Constance BALES (Master joint Droit-Finance) - Hugo de CHANTELOUP (Master joint Droit-Finance) - Julie DUBOIS (Master finance et stratégie) - Elisa GRAINGEOT (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Farah MAROUF (Master Finance and Strategy) - Géraud PAPIN (Master finance et stratégie) - Veronika Tkachuk (Master International Business and Sustainability) 

Mentor : Julien SERRE

In the face of increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyberattacks, social and solidarity economy organizations, as well as independent media outlets, are compelled to fortify their security measures despite often having limited resources at their disposal. These stakeholders play a vital role in democratic and social life, yet they remain particularly susceptible to intrusions, fraud attempts, and online manipulation. The initiative's goal is to provide them with accessible and customized support by combining skill development, practical tools, and personalized guidance.

The objective is to empower them to operate in a more secure digital environment, maintain the trust of their audiences, and continue to fulfill their missions in the face of growing cyber threats.

Groupe composé de : Théo CORSETTI (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Ninon BONNET DE PAILLERETS (Master communication, médias et industries créatives) -  Gaspard LOISEAU (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Benjamin TREILHES (Master communication, médias et industries créatives)

Mentor : Pierre NORO

Engaging young people remains a key challenge in the ecological transition, especially in cities marked by precarious living conditions and inequality. A comparative analysis of Montreuil, Sarcelles, Mantes-la-Jolie, and Choisy-le-Roi shows that Montreuil offers the best conditions for engaging 15- to 25-year-olds, thanks to a dense network of community organizations, a large youth population, and a supportive institutional environment. In order to design concrete and inclusive initiatives, it is necessary to understand social dynamics, civic practices, and specific local challenges when developing a local action strategy.

The challenge is to turn an informed public into one that is truly engaged in collective projects with a significant social and environmental impact.

Group members: Ines BELALA (Master Finance and Strategy) -  Aida BENCHEQROUNE (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Sarah EL MOATASSIM BILLAH (Master Finance and Strategy) - Héloïse LE ROUX (Master International Business and Sustainability) - Lucas MATAELE (Master Finance and Strategy) - Mayssa SAHNOUNE (Master marketing et société) - Eva YALAP (Master finance et stratégie)

Mentor: Valérie AMATO

The SOS Solidarités Group carries out numerous social initiatives, but these remain scattered and lack a unified CSR framework. Economic, regulatory, and societal pressures now call for a more coherent organizational structure, supported by clear governance and standardized monitoring tools. The external benchmarking conducted with Impact Studio highlights inspiring practices, appropriate governance models, and replicable management systems. 

The challenge is to integrate these insights with internal analysis to develop a credible CSR strategy that is widely supported and tailored to the diversity of the Group’s business lines and regions.

Group members: Lauren CALVOSA (Master finance et stratégie) - Maria GHATTAS (Master finance et stratégie) - Younès KIAVUE (Master finance et stratégie) - Laetitia LIBESSART (Master International Business and Sustainability)

Mentor: Agnès de RAUGLAUDRE