Direção de Transferência de Tecnologia do IST • TT

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

🔗 Registration

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

Applications 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
IP Talks #4 \| Patents in the fields of Chemistry and Biotechnology	Room Q01, Técnico Alameda	April 30th \| 12:00PM	Registrations
Workshop “How to Present Yourself in Consulting (Communication and Networking)” by Deloitte	Room V1.17 (Pav.Civil, Técnico Alameda)	May 5th \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
Workshop “First Job Done Right: How To Make Smart Choices” \| CAMPUS OEIRAS	Campus Oeiras \| Room 1.44	May 5th \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
Meetup with Vodafone \| Girls in Engineering	Técnico Alameda	May 6th \| 9:00 AM	Registrations
Workshop “Financial Literacy” by Santander	Abreu Faro Auditorium (Interdisciplinary Complex, Técnico Alameda)	May 6th \| 12:00 PM	Registrations
E.Stories BioTech Edition	Técnico Innovation Center powered by Fidelidade	May 6th \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
Workshop “First Job Done Right: How To Make Smart Choices”	Room V0.03 (Pav. Civil, Técnico Alameda)	May 7th \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
Meetup with Vodafone \| Visita às instalações	Vodafone (Parque das Nações)	May 12th \| 10:00 AM	Registrations
Workshop “Engineer Your Career – Cv And Linkedin Essentials”	Room V1.05 (Pav. Civil, Técnico Alameda)	May 12th \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
Meetup with Deloitte	Técnico Alameda	May 13th \| 9:00 AM	Registrations
Workshop “Peak Performance: Mastering Productivity And Teamwork”	Room V1.05 (Pav. Civil, Técnico Alameda)	May 19th \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
Workshop “Work Global: Build Your International Career”	Room V1.05 (Pav. Civil, Técnico Alameda)	May 21st \| 5:00 PM	Registrations
IP Talks #5 \| University & Tech Start-Ups	Room Q01, Técnico Alameda	May 28th \| 12:00 PM	Registrations
Alumni Talks – Student Associations Edition	Técnico Innovation Center Powered by Fidelidade	May 28th \| 12:30PM	Registrations
Start to Spark \| Demo Day	TIC	1 de junho
E.Awards@Técnico 2025/2026 (Applications)	Online	Until 14 Jun 2026	Registrations

DON’T MISS OUT

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Open Calls

⚡️ Sprint Circular 🍃 is an initiative organized by pelo Impact Hub Lisbon e IES Social Business School, with the mission of promoting impact entrepreneurship solutions focused on the circular economy.
Sprint Circular is a free program and will take place on April 18 e 19, 2026, at Impact Hub Lisbon – Penha.

The three best circular solutions, developed during the two-day program, will receive a €1.000 prize and access to an acceleration and incubation process to help bring them to life. More information HERE

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