22 January 2026
Bilbao Campus
Smartlog and the University of Deusto have signed a framework collaboration agreement that lays the foundations for joint initiatives in engineering and the training of professionals and recent graduates seeking to specialise in intralogistics. This agreement is part of the Nest project, Smartlog’s Innovation and Talent Centre, and reinforces the shared commitment of both organisations to promoting specialised talent in the sector.
The agreement establishes a stable framework for cooperation in the design and delivery of programmes related to formal and continuing education, knowledge transfer, applied innovation, and the link between academia and industry. Thanks to this collaboration, initiatives will be advanced that integrate learning, professional development, and skills acquisition aligned with the current and future needs of the productive sector.
As the first outcome of this agreement, both institutions will launch a Dual Diploma of Specialisation in Advanced Intralogistics in the 2026–2027 academic year, with a view to developing it into a Master’s programme in 2027–2028. This programme is aimed at training professionals, young people, and recent graduates who wish to specialise in intralogistics, equipping them to manage internal operations with a combination of applied technology, analytical skills, and business insight. With a cross-sector approach, the diploma provides training aimed at generating a real impact on business efficiency and outcomes. The programme structure allows specialisation in the supply chain, internal logistics, and optimal warehouse operations, incorporating a comprehensive view of key technologies such as artificial intelligence, mobile robotics, and big data.
It also includes work placements and dual training programmes, enabling students to gain experience in real professional environments and access emerging technologies that will shape the future of the sector. Furthermore, the development of specialised programmes and joint participation in knowledge transfer projects will strengthen a training offer aligned with market demands, significantly enhancing the employability of future professionals.
The two organisations will also promote the shared use of facilities and equipment, as well as the organisation of technical events, seminars, and professional meetings that will serve as a point of connection between experts, academics, and students interested in the latest industry trends. In this way, Nest is established as a bridge between the university, the productive sector, and the professionals of the future.
This alliance represents a strong commitment to academic excellence and the training of highly qualified young people, capable of meeting the challenges of a sector undergoing rapid technological and digital transformation. For students, it provides a unique opportunity to develop their talent alongside innovative companies, take part in projects based on real business challenges, and build a solid career path in a sector that is strategic for the economy.
Through this collaboration, Smartlog strengthens its commitment to continuing education and the development of people as key drivers of competitiveness and sustainability, while the University of Deusto reinforces its links with innovative companies and its contribution to the economic and social progress of the local area. As part of their shared commitment to talent development, Smartlog will launch a scholarship programme that will fully fund the training of 12 students in this first edition of the Dual Diploma of Specialisation in Intralogistics.
This initiative aims to facilitate access to high value-added training, attract high-potential candidates, and contribute to the development of a new generation of professionals prepared to lead the transformation of the sector. The agreement establishes a long-term framework for cooperation that will enable a wide range of initiatives to be developed for the mutual benefit of both parties and the Basque Country’s education and business ecosystem, with a real impact on talent development and on the way learning takes place in advanced business environments.
