The Short Advanced Programme (SAP) ‘Event-driven Innovation: Zooming in on the World Surf League 2025’ is jointly coordinated by the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria), and the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden).

Innovation plays a critical role in today’s events industry to provide guests with unique experiences and satisfy diverse stakeholders and interests.

This SAP introduces students to the concept of event-driven innovation within the context of Peniche, a peninsula with a unique ecosystem.

During the programme, students will prototype and test innovative solutions during the World Surf League 2025 (MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal) stage in Peniche, Portugal’s top surfing destination.

This design challenge will focus on maximising the event’s impact to ensure sustainable socio-economic, cultural and environmental benefits for the local community. 

Students will work in groups and use the design thinking method to come up with a solution for stakeholders. The solution will be tested during one of the world’s largest surfing events.

Date
25 February to 21 March 2025

Face-to-face week
From 17 to 21 March 2025 at IPLeiria, Portugal

Mode of delivery
Blended

Language of instruction
English

2 ECTS credits

Academic recognition
To be defined by each higher education institution.
Generally, most students will have this SAP certified in their diploma supplement, as a minimal condition.

Eligible participants
All RUN-EU degree students, but preference is given to students with demonstrated interest in events, community, sustainability and innovation.  

How to apply
Fill in the application form

Deadline for applications
12 January 2025