The globalization era is setting new challenges in several areas such as: manufacturing processes, design offices procedures, educational organizations, amongst others. In this volatile world, the importance of engineers role is becoming more evident, since they are the drivers for delivering to the market all those demanded innovations. With the advances in technology, engineering education has been requested to change. Traditional approaches are not able to fulfil the expectancies of both, the students and the market. In this scenario, Engineering Schools around the world have been developing several initiatives (e.g. CDIO, Olin College, Insper Institute), making more investments in labs and equipment, devising new ways of lecturing, promoting more interactions. Compiègne University of Technology (UTC)-France and Federal University of Technology-Parana (UTFPR)-Brazil have a strong partnership since early 1990. Considering the above context, this work discusses the scope and preliminary results of a joint initiative from both universities, named 3i Engineer. It aims at structuring a joint innovative engineering course, beyond simple students exchanges, double-degree and internships in companies abroad, based on the tripod: innovation, industry and interculturality. A preparation work was conducted at both universities. A Seminar, held at UTC-Compiègne, on February 03rd-05th, 2016, involving 15 faculty members started the process of defining a feasible framework for the aimed approach. Intercultural issues emerged as a major subject to be addressed. At the end of the seminar, three scenarios were identified. Additionally, the next stages were also discussed and planned. At the end of September 2016, it is expected to select a scenario and establish the guidelines for its implementation.