17 Jul 2024

TecMinho promotes Investmatch – Meeting of Innovators and Investors

What is it? InvestMatch is a meeting of Innovators and Investors. For whom? It is aimed at all students, graduates, teachers and researchers at the University of Minho, with each team having to have a promoter with a connection to the School of Engineering at the University of Minho. What are the objectives? The objective of the initiative is to leverage business ideas that are looking for investment and promote networking. As? The projects, selected

11 Jul 2024

Criative Sessions #25

Our Creative Sessions are back and the next theme is: ‘Innovation as a business driver’ In this session we will cover topics such as Challenges and opportunities for innovation, Financing as a driver of innovation and Open financing opportunities. To help us with all the clarifications regarding this program, we will have Rita Santiago. Rita Santiago is currently CEO and founder of a consultancy focused on innovation and technology. Master in Computer Engineering and Telematics

11 Jul 2024

Set.Up Guimarães with renewed RNI accreditation

Set.Up Guimarães has, once again, renewed its accreditation at 𝗥𝗡𝗜 – 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. An accreditation that certifies the work that our incubator has been doing for the region's entrepreneurial community! RNI – Portugal Incubators is the liaison of the incubation community, developing training initiatives always focusing on the communities’ ultimate goal – the support of incubated startups. By joining RNI, incubators are an active part in building the future of incubation in Portugal. It is

5 Jul 2024

I3-4-Blue-Growth | Applications open until July 12

Applications are open until July 12 for SMEs with innovative projects that can benefit from inter-regional collaboration in the field of sustainable and intelligent blue economy. This initiative is part of I3-4-Blue-Growth, a project funded by the European Commission (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency), which will allow participants to access technology and capacity-building actions in the aforementioned area, including funding for missions. More information here. For additional clarifications, contact ANI - Agência Nacional

7 Jun 2024

Digital With Purpose Start Up Competition | Applications open until June 21, 2024

Prize of 50,000 euros for the best project in the area of sustainability and digital innovation. The Digital with Purpose Global Summit will reward the startup with the best project that combines sustainability and digital innovation. Applications are open until June 21, 2024. The main objective of this initiative, promoted by the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), which organizes the Digital with Purpose Global Summit, is to recognize and support projects that creatively address sustainability

5 Jun 2024

New incentive cycle for SMEs opened

This week, IAPMEI released a new cycle of incentives for SMEs that wish to accelerate their transition to sustainability through investments in productive innovation. The new competitions are launched under the Portugal 2030 financing program and applications are open until the end of the year, divided into two phases, totaling support of 500 million euros. “The incentives are aimed at operations that contribute to improving the productive capabilities of SMEs and the development of innovative,

8 May 2024

Creative Session #24 clarifies what Erasmus is for young entrepreneurs

On May 7th, the 24th edition of our Creative Sessions took place, this time dedicated to the theme 'EYE - Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs' by C4G, guided by Hugo Romão. This edition was held online and focused on the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs - EYE theme, an international business exchange program designed for entrepreneurs, focusing on: Future entrepreneurs, who are keen on starting their own business based on a concrete project reflected in a business

6 May 2024

Set.Up Guimarães at the SIM Conference

Set.Up Guimarães was present at the SIM Conference held in Porto from May 2nd to 4th. This event, organized by Set.Up Portugal, brought together more than 2000 people, 400 startups, and facilitated over 12000 meetings. The SIM Conference is an event that seeks to promote connections among startups, entrepreneurs, and investors, providing a space for knowledge sharing and networking. Focused on generating connection opportunities through carefully selected content, the SIM Conference is a unique opportunity

6 May 2024

Innovation support for SMEs in the North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo, and Algarve regions

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises from the North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo, and Algarve regions can now reapply for the Compete 2030 Calls for Proposals for productive innovation support. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises from the North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo, and Algarve regions can now reapply for the Compete 2030 Program Calls for Proposals for Productive Innovation Support. Two Calls for Proposals were opened this Wednesday with an endowment of 500 million euros, of which 160

6 May 2024

Lameirinho hosts Open Day & Pitch Innovation as part of the Textile Of The Future Project

On May 23rd, Textile of the Future will be featured at the 'Open Day & Pitch and Innovation' event, organized by Lameirinho and Datacolab. This will be an incredible networking opportunity, promoting businesses and products, enriching and driving digital innovation. The event will take place on May 23rd at 2:00 PM at the Lameirinho building. Registration for the event is required and can be done here. Textile of the Future is a cooperation project between