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Staff Week Barcelona

 
Innovación en Higher Education

 

This is an International Week organized by TecnoCampus, a university center affiliated to Universitat Pompeu Fabra and a technology park. TecnoCampus brings together academia and business in a single space devoted to innovation and entrepreneurship. Based in the Catalan city of Mataró, 30 kilometers outside Barcelona, ​​TecnoCampus aspires to be both a national and an International project, as well as a powerful driver of regional economic and social transformation.  

 

This four-day program is designed for university professionals who want to promote innovation and transformation within their institutions. The sessions will focus on enhancing creativity, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, and integrating new technologies to drive meaningful change in higher education.  

The program combines practical sessions with visits to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of TecnoCampus y Barcelona's 22@ innovation district. It also provides a unique opportunity to share experiences with professionals from around the world and build new institutional collaborations.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Dates

From Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Registration deadline

January 18, 2026 

(confirmation from February 2, 2026)

Fairy

€350 (includes lunches and bus transfer) 

Accommodation not provided.

SCHEDULE

09:00 – Registration and Welcome 

10:00 –13:00 Seminar: "Rethinking the Routine: Embedding Innovation in your University" 

  • Boosting intrapreneurial skills to drive change from within 
  • Designing, implementing and sustaining workplace innovation initiatives 

With John Correa, PhD-Entpreneur & Co-founder of Bambai. University lecturer in “Technology-Based Business Creation.” PhD en Law, Economics & Business, specialized en developing entrepreneurial soft and hard skills. 

13:00 – Lunch at TecnoCampus 

Guided tour of Mataró city center and local gastronomic experience

Horario 1

09:00 – 13:00 Visit to the TecnoCampus Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 

Discover el entrepreneurial ecosystem en el Tecnocampus y explorar algunos de los standout entrepreneurs y los incubators y acelerators driving innovation: 

  • ThinkIn 3D Mataró – Accelerating the adoption of 3D printing as a driver of competitiveness, with a special focus on healthcare and cross-industry solutions.  
  • Antena TrenLab – Renfe's startup accelerator, building an open innovation hub for mobility, transport, and logistics technologies.  
  • Reimagine Textile – Catalonia's first textile & fashion incubator with a global vision, offering cutting-edge facilities and support for innovation and sustainability.  
  • Tecnocampus Incubator – A launchpad for new ventures, hosting 20 startups across health, technology, and business sectors with plug & play infrastructure and tailored services.  

13:00 – Lunch at TecnoCampus

Staff Week 2

10:30 – 12:30 Visit to 22@, the innovation district of Barcelona 

22@Barcelona: from industrial past to innovation hub. 200 hectares of former industrial land in Poblenou have been transformed into a vibrant district designed for knowledge-based industries. More than an urban regeneration project, 22@ is a new city model—driving innovation, talent, and sustainable growth in the knowledge economy.  

12:30 – Lunch in Barcelona 

14:00 – 15:00 Visit to Tech Barcelona 

Tech Barcelona is a non-profit association driving the city's digital and tech ecosystem. Its mission: connect startups, boost visibility, and catalyze innovation with corporations through its Venture Builder programs.  

During the visit, we'll explore the Barcelona Digital Talent headquarters and join a session with one of the entrepreneurs based in Tech City.

Staff Week 3

09:00 – 12:30 Seminar: "Smart Innovation: Applying AI to Transform Your Daily Work in the University" 

  • Introduction to AI for non-technical university staff – Understand what AI (and isn't) in academia. 
  • Everyday tools: ChatGPT, Copiloto & beyond – Explore AI tools that boost teaching, admin, and research productivity. 
  • Streamlining workflows with AI – Automate reports, emails, scheduling, grading, and more. 
  • Personalizing the student experience with AI – Examples from advising, admissions, and student support. 
  • Ethics, risks & next steps – Use AI responsibly and stay ahead en esta fast-changing landscape. 

With Pedro Rojas. Pedro holds en degree en Business Administration y en Master en Social Media Management and Strategy. He works as consultando in artificial intelligence applied to educational institutions and businesses. También es profesor de Digital Marketing con AI en las universidades severas y las escuelas de investigación europea y Latina America, así como el auténtico sis books en digital strategy. 

12:30 – Certificate Ceremony 

13:00 – Lunch at TecnoCampus

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submitting Your Application

    Complete our simple online application form by telling us about your professional background and current role, and by answering the track-specific questions. The application deadline is January 18, 2026. Plazas will be confirmed starting February 2, 2026.
     

  • Review Process:

    Our selection committee will carefully review all applications. 

  • Confirmation:

    Successful applicants will receive an acceptance email with detailed information about the program and instructions to proceed with the fee payment. Please note that no applications will be confirmed before the application period closes.

PRACTICAL MATTERS

¿How to get to TecnoCampus?

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Accomodation

Disfruta de un 10% de descuento en tu estancia en Hotel B&B
Justo a 1 minute walk from TecnoCampus University (Mataró).

Acuerdo de Movilidad

Should you need your Mobility Agreement signed, please send it to us at rrii@tecnocampus.cat and we will be happy to sign it and provide you an official Invitation Letter.

Do you need more information?

Please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to answer all your questions

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