15 Feb 2024

ARRISCA C 2024 – Applications Open

Have you not taken the risk yet? The ARRISCA C Business Ideas Competition accepts applications until March 3rd! Revive your ideas (or take a new risk), develop your project, and win prizes! Who can apply? Teachers, researchers, non-teaching staff, scholarship holders, students or former graduates from any higher education institution in Portugal, and students from secondary and technical-professional education (level IV CE) nationwide. Proposals can be submitted individually or in teams, with a maximum of

15 Feb 2024

Executive Course on Artificial Intelligence

IPCA opens applications, until February 29th, for the 2nd edition of the Executive Course on Artificial Intelligence, in partnership with Microsoft. The executive training course "Artificial Intelligence for Executives" is designed for participants who wish to deepen their skills in the areas of data analysis and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and develop strategies capable of transforming their organizations to develop competitive advantages based on analytics. At the end of the program, participants will be informed about

15 Feb 2024

“Sustainability in the fashion industry” highlighted in Set.Up Guimarães’ Creative Session #22.

Fashion and sustainability will be highlighted in the upcoming Creative Sessions of Set.Up Guimarães, featuring two expert guests in the realms of fashion combined with a commitment to sustainability and care for the planet: Sílvia Correia and Lucie Gomes. Creative Sessions #22 will take place on February 22nd, at Lab.Pac, Set.Up Guimarães' creative base incubator located at the Plataforma das Artes in the heart of Guimarães city, starting at 10:30 am. "Sustainability in the fashion

26 Jan 2024

Reignite Yourself | Training Program, Impact School

The applications for the 5th edition of the Relança-te Program are now open! Relança-te is a training program for impact businesses, where participants develop management skills, financial literacy, and digital empowerment in a continuous practical application model and a collaborative culture, with challenges, support, and inspiration. Learn more and apply until January 31st HERE Relança-te is a program of the Impact School of the Ageas Foundation, powered by Drive

23 Jan 2024

Set.Up Guimarães renews certification by IEFP for hosting entrepreneurs under the Startup Visa program

Set.Up Guimarães had its IAPMEI certification for hosting entrepreneurs under the Startup Visa program renewed "Startup Visa" is a program or scheme that many countries implement to attract international entrepreneurs and startups. These programs typically offer special visas or residence permits for foreign entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their businesses in the country. The main goal of the Startup Visa is to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development while facilitating the entry and stay

22 Jan 2024

H-INNOVA: Health Innovation HUB | Call for Projects | Open Registrations

Registrations for the Call for Projects - 5th edition of H-INNOVA - HEALTH INNOVATION HUB (www.hinnovahub.com) are open until March 15th, 2024. When registering, it is only necessary to identify the name of the STARTUP and its representative(s). The STARTUP's pitch deck must be submitted by May 31st, 2024. The Call For Projects of H-INNOVA - HEALTH INNOVATION HUB will award and support the implementation of the best projects regarding innovation and entrepreneurship in the

To-Be-Green helps decrease the number of used clothing going to landfills

To-Be-Green, a spin-off company from the University of Minho and currently virtually incubated at TecPark - Set.up's technology-based incubator, has once again demonstrated how it can make a difference in the fight against waste. The company has assisted PreZero Portugal in giving new life to old uniforms of its employees. Approximately two tons of clothing were transformed into over 230 blankets, which will be delivered to social institutions. To-Be-Green, based in Guimarães and a spin-off

CMVM launches o Sandbox Market4growth

The Sandbox Market4Growth is an initiative by CMVM aimed at demystifying companies' access to financing through the capital market. What is its purpose? Through Market4Growth, companies will be able to test the potential of the capital market in a simulated environment, in a personalized and flexible manner, with the support of experienced partners in their respective areas of expertise (including financial, legal, and sustainability aspects). What are the advantages of participation for a Startup? Understanding

16 Jan 2024

Open Innovation Program da Vodafone com candidaturas abertas

Vodafone, in partnership with Ericsson and Capgemini, introduces the Open Innovation Program powered by Vodafone Boost Lab under the National Testbeds Network. This program presents an opportunity for pilot projects in technological development and strategic collaborations, providing participants with a platform to test, develop, and scale their businesses. They are seeking startups and SMEs with solutions in areas such as AI, IoT, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Big Data, Edge Computing, Sensors, Robotics, AR/VR, Drones, and Videostreaming.

15 Jan 2024

Set.up Guimarães | Relatório de Atividades 2023

Set.Up Guimarães is the network of Incubators of Guimarães Municipality. Certified by the National Network of Incubators (from Startup Portugal), was created with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship and supporting the development of innovative business ideas, divided into 3 verticals, LabPac - creative area, TecPark - technological area and the Set.Up In(dustry - industrial area).   With a network of almost three dozen mentors, made by managers, founders and experienced academics. Created specifically to support