Applications are now open for the “Junior Consultant” certification
Are you a Master’s 2 student or a doctoral candidate looking to train as a “junior consultant” at the heart of the innovations developed by startups?

The Initium incubator and the Montpellier Management Institute are now accepting applications for the third edition of the “junior consultant” training program, which is open to Master’s 2 students and doctoral researchers.
During this 4-month program, which can be combined with another degree, participants will immerse themselves in the world of startups by working closely on innovative projects in the incubation phase.
Through this immersive experience, participants will learn to solve real-world problems in a variety of fields (engineering, marketing, finance, etc.) based on their areas of expertise and educational background.
Practical Information
- Duration: 4 months, with an average time commitment of 2 hours per week;
- Audience: female and male students in their second year of a master’s program or doctoral candidates atthe University of Montpellier andENSCM;
- Program dates: January 27, 2026 (including the “Adopt a Consultant’s Mindset” training) through June 2, 2026;
- Earn a junior consultant certification while continuing your current career path.
Why Apply?
- Practical Application: Turn the theory you’ve learned in your training into concrete solutions,
- Professional Network: Build valuable connections with the entrepreneurial ecosystem,
- Skill Development: Expand your skills and gain professional maturity.
Applications
- Opening: December 1, 2025;
- Deadline: January 20, 2026;
- Register using the online form.