The acceleration program Set.Up IN(dustry) held another bootcamp yesterday, aimed at the startups selected for this edition, this time focused on Prototyping. The session was led by Júlio Martins, partner and co-founder of EVERYTHINK, co-founder of AVA, and founder of CASAL VADIO, with experience in management, design, innovation, and business strategy. He shared with the participants tools, methodologies, and best practices for developing prototypes of products and innovative solutions.
The bootcamp focused on essential topics for startup growth, including concept definition, planning the prototyping process, and strategies for validating ideas and solutions in the market. Participants were encouraged to reflect on how to transform ideas into viable products and to apply the knowledge gained in the planning and development of future initiatives.
Part of the Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program, promoted by Set.Up Guimarães, this bootcamp reinforces the municipality’s commitment to supporting the development of innovative industrial businesses, providing practical training and specialized mentorship. The program combines technical knowledge, networking, and personalized guidance, preparing startups to face market challenges and strengthen their presence within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Prototyping session provided another opportunity for participating startups to deepen critical skills to turn ideas into tangible and viable products, fostering innovation, experimentation, and continuous development. Initiatives like this highlight the role of Set.Up Guimarães in creating a solid, competitive, and forward-looking entrepreneurial environment, positioning Guimarães as a reference hub for innovation and industry.