6 Jul 2026

Guimarães positions itself at the center of the national strategy for the Space Economy

Vila Flor Cultural Center hosted the "Space: Knowledge, Defense, and Economy" conference this Friday. The initiative, part of the Council of Ministers meeting program in Guimarães, brought together government officials, academia, the Armed Forces, research centers, companies, and experts to discuss Portugal's role in the Space Economy and the challenges facing the aerospace and defense industries. The conference featured the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre; the Minister of National Defense, Nuno Melo;

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Session | Stop. Decide. Move Forward. On the true cost of the decisions we postpone and what prevents us from making them.

Stop. Decide. Move forward. On the true cost of the decisions we postpone and what prevents us from making them. On July 16th, at 10:00 AM, LABPAC Creative Incubator will host a special session dedicated to the theme  " Stop. Decide. Move Forward. On the true cost of the decisions we postpone and what prevents us from making them. With real stories and a practical model on how to decide when clarity is lacking. " The session will be

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30 Jun 2026

An example of connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem to the Arqus Alliance’s international roadmap

Between June 22nd and 26th, Guimarães was the stage for an important international meeting promoted by the Arqus European University Alliance. Through a strategic collaboration with the Department of Production and Systems at the University of Minho, the city hosted two significant events: the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) and the Staff Week. The BIP, themed “Turning Ideas into Businesses,” brought together 28 international students focused on developing new business ideas and exploring the local entrepreneurial

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22 Jun 2026

Innovation FORUM – Innovation as a Driver of Sustainability and Competitiveness

he Innovation Forum – Innovation as a Driver of Sustainability and Competitiveness – will take place on June 30th , between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm , at the Teatro Jordão in Guimarães .       This event aims to promote discussion on the role of innovation as a driver of sustainability and competitiveness in industry, contributing to a more resilient Europe, better prepared for the challenges of the future.   In a European context marked by global challenges, such as strategic autonomy and

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17 Jun 2026

Tech Foundry Portugal – Deep Tech Edition: programa oferece quatro meses de aceleração intensiva e acesso a uma rede global de investidores e especialistas em deep tech

O Tech Foundry Portugal – Deep Tech Edition é um programa nacional concebido para ajudar equipas científicas e tecnológicas a passar da fase de laboratório para a validação no mercado. Oferece quatro meses de aceleração intensiva e acesso a uma rede global de investidores e especialistas em deep tech.   O Tech Foundry Portugal é desenvolvido com o apoio da Hello Tomorrow, um parceiro internacional especializado em deep tech, reunindo as ferramentas, a rede de contactos e os

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16 Jun 2026

Recrutamento | TAG Med Portugal | CNC Team Leader

A TAG Med Portugal, empresa do grupo TAG Medical Products, está a implementar a sua nova unidade industrial em Portugal dedicada ao fabrico de dispositivos médicos de elevada precisão. A empresa procura um(a) CNC Team Leader para integrar a equipa fundadora da operação industrial e assumir um papel fundamental na implementação e desenvolvimento da área de maquinação CNC.   Esta é uma oportunidade única para participar na criação de uma fábrica de raiz, contribuindo para

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16 Jun 2026

Do Berço da Nação ao Berço da Inovação: Fábrica de IA e novo centro de dados projetam Guimarães como centro internacional de inovação tecnológica

Ricardo Araújo destaca investimento superior a cinco milhões de euros no novo centro de dados em Azurém e a futura Fábrica de Inteligência Artificial como instrumentos decisivos para reforçar a competitividade das empresas e projetar Guimarães como um centro internacional de inovação. Guimarães recebeu esta segunda-feira a sessão de apresentação da Fábrica de IA BSC — IA e Supercomputação ao Serviço da Inovação, numa iniciativa promovida pelo Município de Guimarães, pela Universidade do Minho e

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ANI e Startup Portugal lançam o programa Start from Knowledge: 30 mil euros a fundo perdido para apoiar a criação de startups a partir de conhecimento científico

A ANI e a Startup Portugal anunciam o lançamento do programa Start from Knowledge, com a publicação do primeiro aviso.   Com um orçamento global de 1,5 milhões de euros, esta é uma iniciativa desenhada para quebrar as barreiras que separam a investigação académica do mundo empresarial. O aviso foca-se no apoio direto a estudantes, investigadores e docentes que queiram lançar startups com base no conhecimento científico desenvolvido nas universidades e politécnicos, através de um voucher no valor de 30

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Set.Up Guimarães: celebrating innovation and sustainability at Ecology Bytes!

Set.Up Guimarães was honored to join the judging panel for the closing session of this year's edition of the Ecology Bytes project, an initiative that challenged students from the 2nd and 3rd cycles to combine digital creativity with environmental advocacy. Throughout the school year, the students worked on developing innovative technological solutions to address real environmental challenges in our local communities. Today’s final session provided the stage for them to present their prototypes to the

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Hack the Future Guimarães: youth turn ideas into real solutions!

On May 28 and 29, the CIAJG hosted "Hack the Future Guimarães," an initiative integrated into "Mês J – Youth Month" that challenged secondary school students to transform ideas into real projects for the future of the municipality. Over the course of two days, the young participants took part in a practical entrepreneurship marathon, featuring bootcamps, mentoring sessions, and pitch presentations, while developing skills in innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork. The jury included Jorge Oliveira

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