Direção de Transferência de Tecnologia do IST

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.

This Christmas, we continue to transfer positive energy and technology toward a brighter future. May 2026 be a year of joy, innovation, and sharing!

Best wishes from the Technology Transfer Office team at Instituto Superior Técnico

Técnico at Web Summit 2025 | We Tech the Future

From 11 to 13 November, Instituto Superior Técnico was present at Web Summit with its own stand in Pavilion 1 (E-176), supported by Fundação Santander.

Highlights

Prototypes and demonstrations at stand E-176
Throughout the three days, the Técnico stand showcased a rotation of prototypes, with demo moments and direct interaction with the teams: Vizzy, Lola, Rocky, Amália (Aerotec) and ISTSat-1.

Startups and spin-offs in a dedicated area of the event
Six Alpha startups born in Técnico’s Innovation and Technology Transfer ecosystem were highlighted at Web Summit, representing Instituto Superior Técnico: BreastScreening-AI, FreshIST, StoneBrick, Surfactinnov, STONIFY, and SIMBIOSE. Among all participants, around 40 startups created by Técnico alumni were identified.

Técnico on the Experience Stage
The school was also represented on the Experience Stage, with presentations of prototypes developed by student groups and teams. The projects presented illustrated the practical application of engineering and the connection between learning and experimentation:

- 12 November (15h20–15h55)— TFC and Técnico Solar Boat.
- 13 November (14:35–15:05) — TLMoto and FST Lisboa.

Find out more about Técnico’s presence at Web Summit here.

E.Awards@Técnico 2025/2026Applications are open! 🚀

If you’re taking a course unit in entrepreneurship, innovation or product development, submit your course project to be recognised for creativity, technical feasibility and innovation potential.

E.Awards@Técnico recognizes the best projects developed by students at Técnico.

Prizes: up to €5,000
Deadline: 14 June 2026

Submit your application here.

Learn more on the initiative page.

Upcoming Events

Event	Location	Date and Time	Registration
E.Awards@Técnico 2025/2026 (candidaturas)	Online	Até 14 Jun 2026	Registration

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⚡️ Lisboa Innovation, an initiative of Lisbon City Council, will take startups from Lisbon to various international technology events, free of charge! Applications are now open for startups to join the Portuguese delegation to the Web Summit editions in Qatar, Brazil and Canada.

Direção de Transferência de Tecnologia do IST (TT)