SUMMA MAST is an intensive summer school designed for NEOLAiA Master’s students, bringing them together to co-create innovative business solutions addressing the real challenges faced by the regions represented by NEOLAiA universities.
This hands-on program takes participants on a journey from problem analysis to idea generation and business plan development, using co-creation, teamwork, and experiential learning methods that turn challenges into opportunities.
The program will start with online sessions in June 2026, followed by an onsite training hosted by Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania, from 12 to 18 July 2026. All SUMMA editions are organized in close cooperation with the University of Salerno (Italy) and the University of Tours (France), while welcoming teams from all NEOLAiA partner universities.
2. BIP: PAST to FUTURE Rural Development through Heritage and Tourism
PAST to FUTURE is an innovative, interdisciplinary summer school that offers a comprehensive approach to heritage studies and the sustainable development of tourism in rural communities. The program brings together a diverse range of specializations and will use as a pilot case a village in the Bukovina region — known for its rich historical, industrial, and cultural heritage, its multi-ethnic population, rich natural resources, and strong potential for sustainable tourism.
The summer school enables participants to acquire advanced skills in heritage protection and to develop practical, context-based strategies for rural regeneration through tourism. Particular emphasis is placed on the valorisation of local assets, including natural landscapes, vernacular
architecture, industrial heritage, and intangible cultural traditions, for the future development of sustainable tourism.
Program Dates:
Virtual activities: 20-31 May 2026
On-site activities: 08-12 June 2026
Venue: Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, CERC TOUR – Centre for Research and Competences in Tourism // Cacica Village
Application Deadline: 5 May 2026