Innovative Workshop: 3D Technology and Inclusive Health
GA + Students Week

The Short Advanced Programme (SAP) Innovative Workshop: 3D Technology and Inclusive Health is integrated into the Students’ Week within the RUN-EU General Assembly, led by the University of Burgos and co-led by the Polytechnic University of Leiria and Technical University of Liberec. The programme explores the use of 3D technologies as an interdisciplinary tool to promote inclusive health and improve quality of life through the design of low-cost assistive products for people with special needs. Combining engineering, occupational therapy, inclusive design, accessibility, social innovation, and digital fabrication, it introduces students to the theoretical, methodological, and practical foundations of accessible health technologies. Through online sessions, workshops, lectures, institutional visits, and collaborative activities in Burgos, participants will engage in international and multidisciplinary teamwork to develop innovative solutions with social impact, while fostering creativity, equal opportunities, and responsible digital practices.

The Short-Advanced Programme (SAP) titled “Innovative Workshop: 3D Technology and Inclusive Health – Short Learning for Low-Cost Products Transforming Lives to achieve equality and diversity” is an interdisciplinary initiative coordinated by the University of Burgos.

This programme provides participants with a unique opportunity to explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged to improve accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Through hands-on learning experiences, participants will design and prototype low-cost assistive devices using 3D printing technologies while working collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams that bring together expertise from engineering and occupational therapy. Participants will engage with real-world accessibility challenges, developing innovative and equitable solutions that have the potential to enhance quality of life and promote independent living. The international and collaborative nature of the program also fosters cross-cultural communication, teamwork, and knowledge exchange through practical workshops, co-creation activities, and micro-interventions with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Positioned at the intersection of technology, health, and inclusion, this Short Learning Opportunity provides a meaningful gateway to the in-person phase, where participants will further develop ideas into practical prototypes with a clear social impact.

Learn this transformative experience and take the first step toward designing impactful, low-cost assistive products that enhance lives and bridge global divides through collaborative engineering and occupational therapy. Your participation drives equal opportunities and real-world change.