STUDENTS
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 national entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Students from the Portuguese diaspora will have the opportunity to develop skills for ideating, validating and communicating entrepreneurial projects.
To take part in the programme, students don’t need to have a business idea, they just need to show an interest in entrepreneurship.
ONLY 25 SLOTS AVAILABLE!
The Programme
Duration: December 9-13
Language: Portuguese
Format: in-person
Location: UPTEC Asprela I
Who Can Apply: Students from the Portuguese diaspora from all study cycles, universities and institutes.
Curious about the full schedule? Check the detailed programme calendar here.
Benefits
The School of Startups, powered by Fundação António Pargana, provides the resources, guidance, and environment to introduce students from the diaspora to the world of entrepreneurship. Five days of immersive training and mentorship will equip you with the tools to create and grow a business idea.
Visits to incubators and R&D centres
Talks with startup founders of Portuguese descent
Visits to major corporations
Entrepreneurship discussions and workshops
Mentoring and guidance
Business idea pitch training
APPLY
Only 25 students from any knowledge institution will be selected to take part in the programme, which is free of charge.
Timeline
October 24
Applications Open
December 5
Application deadline
December 9 -13
Programme
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