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.
The next edition of E.Stories@Técnico powered by Fidelidade is dedicated to Biotechnology — a rapidly evolving field where science and entrepreneurship intersect to transform the future of healthcare, industry, and sustainability 🚀
We will bring together entrepreneurs and emerging projects to explore how scientific research can gain real market impact, as well as the challenges of innovating in such a demanding and highly specialized sector.
📅 May 6 | 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Técnico Innovation Center (TIC)
🔗 Registration: https://luma.com/ltuql0ko
Seats are limited — make sure to secure your spot!
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
