The 1st Science Agora Bootcamp took place on 6–7 November 2026 at ACE of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). The two-day program brought together research teams looking to explore how their technologies and research outcomes could be translated into viable business opportunities.

The first day featured five hands-on workshops covering key aspects of the commercialisation journey, including understanding market needs, developing a business model, financial planning and intellectual property management. The teams also had the opportunity to pitch their ideas and receive feedback from the Science Agora team, helping them identify how to better align their approach with market needs.

On the second day, the teams presented their technologies and met with 15 mentors from the business and industry communities in 24 focused one-to-one sessions. These discussions provided an opportunity to explore commercialisation pathways, address each team's specific challenges and identify practical next steps. The Bootcamp concluded with final presentations, where the teams shared the key insights gained from their mentoring sessions and outlined their plans moving forward.

A total of eight research teams from six universities and research institutions took part in the Bootcamp. The initiative was organised as part of the project «Science Agora – Technology Transfer Empowerment Network» (MIS 6018796), implemented under the «Competitiveness 2021–2027» Program, within the Priority «Strengthening Research and Innovation». The project is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).