Direção de Transferência de Tecnologia do IST • TT

Direção de Transferência de Tecnologia do IST (TT)

The Technology Transfer Office provides support to the Management Board in connecting IST with society, particularly through the economic valorization of the School's knowledge. It is responsible for managing and leveraging IST's intellectual property and serves as the focal point for fostering IST's business relations, promoting entrepreneurship at IST, preparing IST students for entry into the job market, and maintaining relationships with its Alumni.

Web Summit 2026: Join the Técnico Team

Are you a Técnico student interested in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship?

Join the Técnico team at Web Summit 2026, from 10 to 12 November, at FIL, Lisbon. Selected students will represent Técnico, connect with an international community and experience one of the world’s leading technology and innovation events from the inside.

Applications open until 21 September, 11:59 p.m.

Apply now.
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Fantastic ideas and how to protect them

IP Talks @Técnico are back for another edition. On 23 September, discover how Intellectual Property can help protect the value of ideas, inventions and creations developed at Técnico.

23 September | 12:00–2:00 pm | Q01

Registrations

This initiative is supported by Caixa Geral de Depósitos.

Meet Brisa, discover how technology, engineering and innovation are shaping the future of mobility, and explore new opportunities for your career journey.

Register and take the next step.

Boost your idea with Artificial Intelligence

Learn how to apply AI to your project or business through 6 practical workshops based on a learning by doing approach.

24 September – 30 October | Applications open

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Upcoming Events

Event	Location	Date and Time	Registration
Técnico Ignite AI Builders 2026	–	Until September 11th	Applications
Get to Know \| Brisa	Interdisciplinary Complex \| Alameda Campus	16th of September \| 10:00AM	Registration
i.Talks Brisa	Room EA4 \| North Tower \| Alameda Campus	September 16th \| 12:00-14:00	Registration
Web Summit \| Volunteer Applications	–	September 21st	Registration
IP Talks: Fantastic ideas and how to protect them	Room Q01 \| Alameda Campus	September 23th \| 12:00-14:00	Registration

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Open Calls

⚡️Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 are back to honor founders, startups, and individuals who have stood out for their contributions to entrepreneurship in Portugal. The initiative shines a spotlight on those who are making an impact and helping the entrepreneurial community grow. Apply and nominate until September 23 here.

⚡️ The Santander X Awards, organized in Portugal by Fundação Santander Portugal in partnership with Unicorn Factory Lisboa, are aimed at university students and startups and provide access to funding, mentoring, international visibility, and a global network for innovation and entrepreneurship, creating new growth opportunities for participating projects. Applications until September 21 for startups and university students here.

⚡️ Slush, one of Europe’s largest start-up and technology events, is now accepting applications for competition pitch Slush 100.The winning start-up will receive €500,000, along with an invitation to return to the main stage in 2027. The competition is open to start-ups from any country in the world, founded in 2023 or later, with less than €10 million in funding raised. The 20 semi-finalists will take to the stage at Slush on 18 and 19 November. Applications close on 7 September aqui.

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