SHAPE - The Driver of European Competitiveness

SHAPE - The Driver of European Competitiveness

This workshop explores how Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE) contribute to European competitiveness and innovation. The event focuses on practical approaches to strengthening SHAPE knowledge valorisation and securing institutional and financial support for SHAPE initiatives.

SHAPE - The Driver of European Competitiveness

Join this interactive workshop exploring how Social Sciences, Humanities, and the arts for People and the economy (SHAPE) contribute to European competitiveness and societal impact. The event will bring together knowledge exchange professionals, researchers, policymakers, funders, and investors to discuss potential approaches to strengthening SHAPE disciplines knowledge valorisation and securing institutional and financial support for SHAPE initiatives.  

Participants will gain insight into how SHAPE disciplines contribute to innovation, resilience, and societal progress, while connecting with peers and stakeholders who are actively supporting SHAPE-based impact and investment across Europe. 

The workshop is organised by Humanities Venture Lab (University of Amsterdam), SHAPE Alliance NL, SHAPE Impact Kollektiv, and ASTP.

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Testimonials

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ASTP has attained a unique position that has turned it into a highly valued player on the global technology transfer scene.

Koenraad Debackere

KU Leuven, Belgium

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It is always encouraging to see that other TTOs are encountering the same problems that we do!

Aurore De Boom

Université Libré de Bruxelle, Belgium

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This is a wonderful conference to expand the horizon of my knowledge of tech transfer and commercialisation.

Seung-Ho Lee

Deltatech-Korea, South Korea

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As always, superb topics and inspirational speakers. Great networking. Well worth the time out of the office!!! Great work HQ, thank you.

Peter Deakin

Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden

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Great networking and learning opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues from their various areas of expertise.

Bruno Woeran

Merinova OY - TII President, Finland