SCHOOLOF STARTUPS
At the School of Startups, UPTEC – Science and Technology Park of University of Porto provides dedicated programmes to support various innovation paths: for entrepreneurs, researchers and corporations.
Currently accepting applications, the School of Startups powered by Fundação António Pargana is a week-long programme for Portuguese descendants to immerse themselves in the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Programme
Duration: 9-13 December 2024
Language: Portuguese
Format: in-person
Location: UPTEC Asprela I
Who Can Apply: Students from the Portuguese diaspora from all study programmes at all universities and polytechnics.
The School of Startups provides the resources, guidance, and environment to set your business on a path to success. Over 90 hours of immersive, hands-on training and personalised mentorship will equip you with the tools to validate and grow your idea in the market.
Duration: 9-13 December 2024
Language: Portuguese
Format: in-person
Location: UPTEC Asprela I
Who Can Apply: Students from the Portuguese diaspora from all study programmes at all universities and polytechnics.
Curious about the full schedule? Check the detailed programme calendar here.
Benefits
Work at UPTEC spaces
training conducted by experts
Dedicated mentoring
Pitch Training Sessions
Networking with partners, investors and entrepreneurs
Connection with industry, startups and academia
Success Stories
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IMPACT
11
Editions
487
Participants
+65M€
Raised by startups
Numbers
202
Accelerated Projects
+70
New companies
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School of Startups powered by Fundação António Pargana
What
A week-long programme for Portuguese descendants to immerse themselves in the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Scholarships
UPTEC will award two Inclusion Scholarships for free access to the School of Startups to women entrepreneurs and people of African descent. These scholarships are part of UPTEC’s actions to correct inequalities in entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem access.
Also, UPTEC will award four more grants for arts-related projects, projects with a social and environmental impact.
If you want to apply for a scholarship, please indicate it on the application form. These scholarships are sponsored by Santander.
Timeline
October 24
Applications Open
November 27
Application deadline for scholarships
December 9 -13
Programme
January 29
Pitch Day
OTHERPROGRAMMES
Explore our diverse range of programmes designed for specific groups, each with its own set of benefits and support structures. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a researcher with groundbreaking ideas, or a corporate innovator, we offer specialised support to help you achieve your goals.
School of Startups
Researchers
Specifically for researchers, master’s and PhD students, this programme aims to empower them with the necessary tools to identify meaningful problems and develop entrepreneurial skills to validate the underlying business models.
School of Startups
Corporate
This programme is tailored for corporate looking to innovate from within and leverage startup practices to drive new business opportunities.