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La MYNE
La MYNE is a citizen laboratory located in Villeurbanne, France, dedicated to supporting citizens in understanding complex systems through research and experimentation.
Overview
What La MYNE does
What La MYNE is
La MYNE is a citizen laboratory located in Villeurbanne, France, dedicated to supporting citizens in understanding complex systems through research and experimentation.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 26, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
La MYNE as a community
Community overview
La MYNE is a citizen laboratory and open-source third place located in Villeurbanne, part of the Lyon metropolitan area. Founded in December 2014, it aims to support citizens experimenting with future solutions and addressing transitions in areas such as housing, food, and energy. The organization serves as a hub for community-driven research and experimentation, promoting sustainability and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Community focus
La MYNE focuses on citizen-led research and experimentation projects that intersect technology, art, science, and society. It operates as a pre-incubator for sustainable research projects and emphasizes the principles of open-source collaboration and the DIY (Do It Yourself) philosophy. The organization encourages interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges related to living, digital, and social aspects.
Member value
Members of La MYNE benefit from access to workshops, collaborative projects, and a community focused on sustainability and innovation. They can engage in hands-on experimentation and contribute to citizen science initiatives.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students · Builders
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
Events and activity
La MYNE hosts various programs and workshops, including Ateliers Jeunes Publics, which are workshops for young audiences held twice a month, and Dynamo Days, events for prototyping and innovation at the École des Mines de Saint Etienne.
Notable members
Key team members include Nathalie Feltmann, Melia Villard, Thomas Germain, Oriane Marignier, Baptiste Nomine, and Connie Benjamin Chow Petit.
Common questions
What to know about La MYNE
Upseed classifies La MYNE under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 26, 2026
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