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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14 Feb 2025

PME Fund 2025: Applications open for Industrial Property Rights Protection Support

The European Union Fund for supporting the protection of Industrial Property (IP) Rights for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition.    This program, promoted in Portugal by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), aims to provide partial reimbursement of expenses related to the protection of intellectual property, a crucial area for the growth and competitiveness of SMEs.    Companies can now apply for a grant to cover

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6 Feb 2025

Set.Up Guimarães brought talent and innovation at the UMinho School of Engineering Job Fair

  Set.Up Guimarães took part in another edition of the "Employment Day - Tomorrow Needs You" at the School of Engineering of the University of Minho, held on February 5 at the Azurém campus in Guimarães. The event, one of the largest hosted by the institution, gathered nearly 7,000 students and featured the participation of 70 companies and institutions.    The initiative aimed to connect young professionals with the job market, particularly in the fields

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Set.Up Guimarães at the University of Minho Engineering School Job Fair

On February 5, 2025, Set.Up Guimarães will be present at the annual Job Fair of the University of Minho's Engineering School in Azurém, Guimarães. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, we will have our own space where you can learn more about Guimarães' entrepreneurial ecosystem and discover the opportunities we offer to give the necessary boost to bring your ideas to life.   This event is a long-standing tradition at the University of Minho and

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2 Feb 2025

UMinho Launches Innovation Alliance with 11 Institutions 

The University of Minho (UMinho) launched the UMinho Innovation Alliance this Tuesday at its Guimarães campus, a collaborative network bringing together 11 institutions from the North of Portugal, five of which are based in Guimarães.  The ceremony was attended by Adelina Pinto, Councilor of the Municipality of Guimarães, UMinho's Rector Rui Vieira de Castro, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Eugénio Campos Ferreira, as well as representatives from partner entities, the CCDR-Norte, and the National Innovation

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1 Feb 2025

re.store, a partner of Set.Up, upcycled 8.5 tons of textiles 

The re.store, a textile brand and partner of Set.Up Guimarães, has announced the successful upcycled of 8.5 tons of waste and accessories from the Portuguese textile industry.  This milestone highlights the brand's commitment to sustainability and the circular economy, transforming materials that would otherwise be discarded into new products.  In addition to contributing to environmental preservation, re.store takes an inclusive approach by collaborating with social partners, such as Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS), day centers,

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31 Jan 2025

Set.up brings together the incubated community for another Creative Breakfast

At Set.Up we know that around a table with good food, conversation flows better and bonds become closer more easily! It was with this premise that we promoted, on January 30th, another Creative Breakfast with our community of incubators.   This Creative Breakfast edition took place at LabPac, at the Plataforma das Artes e da Criatividade, in Guimarães, and brought together nearly two dozen members of the Set.Up entrepreneurial community.   The Creative Breakfasts are

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30 Jan 2025

EIT Urban Mobility opens applications for the RAPTOR 2025 program

Applications are now open until February 12th for the RAPTOR 2025 Program, promoted by EIT Urban Mobility. The program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups interested in collaborating with cities to create innovative and impactful solutions for urban mobility.   The initiative offers financial support and the opportunity to develop and implement innovative solutions to address urban mobility challenges in 14 European cities, over the course of just six months.  

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30 Jan 2025

Oeko-Tex announces new certification standards for 2025

Oeko-Tex, the international certification organization for textiles, recently announced changes to its testing and certification criteria for 2025. These changes will take effect starting April 1 and will impact labels such as Standard 100, Made In Green, STeP, and Eco Passport.   The new regulations are based on scientific and regulatory advancements, aiming to enhance trust and transparency in the industry.   Standard 100 with stricter limits for BPA and organic cotton The Standard 100

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29 Jan 2025

New EU directive requires increased corporate transparency on sustainability

The European Union has approved a new directive establishing stricter corporate sustainability reporting requirements. The new rules, which came into effect on January 1, 2024, aim to align business practices with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, ensuring greater transparency and standardization in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters.   The directive applies to both large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) classified as being of public interest. Only

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