Discover the untapped potential of Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE) at the SHAPE Bootcamp 2026, taking place from 4–6 November in Madrid, Spain.
Designed for professionals working in knowledge transfer, impact, innovation and business development at universities and research organisations, this three-day intensive programme focuses on how to turn SHAPE research into ventures and initiatives that deliver both economic and social value.
Participants will explore practical approaches to SHAPE commercialisation, from building project pipelines and developing pilots to venture creation, funding, impact measurement and stakeholder engagement. Two learning streams allow participants to choose sessions according to their experience, while workshops, case studies, consultations and partnering opportunities provide space to apply the learning and exchange experiences with peers.
The programme is suitable for both professionals beginning their SHAPE commercialisation journey and experienced practitioners looking to strengthen their strategic approach.
The SHAPE Bootcamp is organised by SHAPE Impact Kollektiv, with ASTP, Knowledge Exchange UK, TransferAllianz and RedOTC as partners.
It was great to experience the uncomplicated and fruitful exchange with colleagues from all over Europe, as well as the positive professional spirit of this conference.
Franck Döbrich
Universitat des Saarlandes WuT GmbH, Germany
This course gives an in-depth understanding on managing contract portfolio, including research contracts, license agreements, and other collaboration agreements.
Ram Siddappa
Erasmus MC, Netherlands
I learned more in the training course for 3 days than I did in the last 3 months at my job. The lectures were informative & interesting.
Hanna Sonnig
Setterwalls Advokatbyrå, Sweden
Recent studies on both sides of the Atlantic, directed by either ASTP or AUTM, demonstrate the tremendous economic and societal benefit and value technology transfer has brought us.
Koenraad Debackere
KU Leuven, Belgium
I strongly recommend the course, even if you are not going to set-up an office but you are part of the team that wants to change or improve how technology transfer is done at your institution.
Ricardo Castro
Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain
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