Extracurricular activities play a key role in shaping the student experience — and it’s time to celebrate the projects that help build a more dynamic, engaged and innovative academic community.
Join us on June 2nd at the Técnico Innovation Center powered by Fidelidade for the CA2ECTécnico | Caixa Geral de Depósitos Ceremony and discover the student-led initiatives supported through the programme.
✨ Roundtable discussion
✨ Elevator pitches from supported projects
✨ Recognition of awarded initiatives
✨ Networking with finger food
📅 June 2nd | 12:00 PM–2:30 PM
📍 Técnico Innovation Center powered by Fidelidade
Free entry.
How can universities and deep tech start-ups protect and maximise the value of scientific research results?
The next IP Talks@Técnico session explores the importance of Intellectual Property protection in academic and entrepreneurial contexts, helping participants identify protectable results and understand the strategic impact of IP rights in innovation.
📅 May 27th | 🕛 12:00 pm–2:00 pm | 📍 Room Q01, Alameda Campus
The Start to Spark program enables multidisciplinary teams from Técnico’s 1st Cycle (PIC1) to transform academic ideas into solutions with technological, social, and economic impact, while developing skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, and teamwork.
With the support of the Santander Foundation, participants will have the opportunity to present their projects at the Demo Day on June 1, 2026, and compete for the following awards:
Start to Spark Award: €2,500
2 Honorable Mentions: €1,500 each
📅 Demo Day: June 1, 2026, at the Técnico Innovation Center
📝 Applications open from May 1 to May 29, 2026, exclusively for teams participating in the program, via the Santander Open Academy. More information here.
Boost your career with Técnico’s Spring Summer Edition of the Career Training Workshops — a series of practical sessions designed to help you prepare for the job market with confidence.
From CV and LinkedIn optimisation to networking, financial literacy, productivity, and international career paths, these workshops give you the tools employers are looking for.
📅 May
📍 Técnico Alameda
🎯 Limited spots | Free registration
Secure your place and take the next step in your career.
IP Talks #4 | Patents in Chemistry and Biotechnology
On April 30th, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, Room Q01 will host an IP Talks session focused on patents in chemistry and biotechnology.
The session will cover key patentability rules, with practical examples, tips, and strategies to support the protection of inventions in research and innovation contexts.
Led by Sílvia Vieira, IP Strategist at Patentree.
👉 Register
E.Awards@Técnico 2025/2026
