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26 Feb 2025

Set.Up Guimarães hosts entrepreneurship session at IPCA’s INNHOTON focused on Circular Economy

On February 25th, the Cantina of IPCA hosted INNHOTON, where Set.Up Guimarães challenged secondary school and IPCA students to turn challenges into innovative solutions, exploring entrepreneurship and circular economy in a creative and collaborative way. The morning kicked off with energy, and as time went on, the first part of the event included sessions on Circular Economy, where participants were encouraged to rethink consumption cycles and discover how waste can be transformed

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25 Feb 2025

Applications open for the MIT Portugal Innovation Workshop 2025 until March 18

The MIT Portugal Innovation Workshop 2025 will take place from June 9 to 13, at the MIT Campus, with applications open until March 18, 2025. The program, which is hands-on, is designed to provide participants with an immersive experience in the creation of ventures and the commercialization of high-impact research and technologies. Targeted at early-stage entrepreneurs, students, and researchers, the workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the applicability of their ideas

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24 Feb 2025

AEP offers course on registration in the RGPC Platform for businesses and public and private entities

On March 18 and 19, the Associação Empresarial de Portugal (AEP) will host a training course focused on the "Challenges and Best Practices in the Private and Public Sectors" regarding registration on the MENAC – National Anti-Corruption Mechanism Platform. The goal is to support businesses and public and private entities that have yet to fulfill their obligation to register and upload the required documents under the General Corruption Prevention Regime (RGPC). The

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24 Feb 2025

TecPark continues to drive innovation, supporting 30 companies and projects since 2018

Since its inception in 2018, TecPark, the technology-focused arm of the Set.Up Guimarães super-incubator, has been a key player in supporting innovative companies and projects. Based at Avepark, the platform has assisted around 30 initiatives and currently hosts 14 startups and tech companies. TecPark was designed to provide “favorable conditions for the development of innovative businesses,” explains Marta Mota-Prego, Head of the Economic Development Division at the Municipality of Guimarães, in an interview

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22 Feb 2025

New incentive system for startups with non-repayable grants available

The Government has launched a new incentive system for startups in Portugal, offering non-repayable financial support in three categories: €60,000, €30,000, and €10,000 vouchers. This initiative is part of the "Acelerar a Economia" program, which includes a set of 60 measures aimed at boosting the creation, growth, and internationalization of the country's most innovative companies, with a special focus on micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, including startups. The support is also

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21 Feb 2025

Creative Session | Building brands that stand out – The power of branding

Join us on February 27 at 4:30 PM at LabPac – Creative Incubator for an engaging talk with Daniel Teixeira, Co-Founder & CEO of Vogal. Daniel will share his insights on building unique brands and effective communication strategies. With extensive experience in brand strategy, identity, websites, and communication, Daniel has collaborated with renowned brands such as Bitalk, Bloq.it, Intuitivo, Comudel, and Okra. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including multiple Silver and

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20 Feb 2025

Women TechEU supports women leaders of deep-tech startups with €75,000

Applications are open until March 17 for the Women TechEU program, which provides €75,000 in funding for women in leadership roles at deep-tech startups. This non-dilutive funding is complemented by a personalized development package, including mentoring, coaching, and strategic training. The program aims to support women in the technology sector, fostering innovation and diversity in high-tech startups. Applications can be submitted until the deadline, and more information is available on the program’s official

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20 Feb 2025

IEFP promotes inclusion with the 5th Edition of the Inclusive Employer Brand

The Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) has launched the 5th Edition of the Inclusive Employer Brand, an initiative aimed at recognizing entities committed to inclusive and socially responsible management practices. Applications are open until March 3, 2025. The initiative focuses on valuing measures that reduce accessibility barriers, whether physical, in transportation, services, or communication. The goal is to promote the recognition of organizations that stand out in creating a more accessible and inclusive

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14 Feb 2025

EFRAG launches invitation to Identify Sustainability Communication Initiatives

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has announced the opening of an invitation for expressions of interest to participate in the identification and mapping of existing or developing initiatives in the area of sustainability communication, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), data platforms, and digital tools. The goal of this action, part of EFRAG's "SME Ecosystem," is to assess the coherence of existing initiatives, such as greenhouse gas (GHG) calculators and geolocation

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