Public Consultation on the Draft Regulation for the Técnico Spin-off Community – 2026
The Draft Regulation for the Técnico Spin-off Community – 2026 is open for public consultation.
Comments, suggestions, or requests for clarification must be submitted by 13 February 2026, by means of a duly identified formal request addressed to the President of Instituto Superior Técnico, to the email address cg@tecnico.ulisboa.pt, as announced through Notice (Aviso) No. 17/2026/2 of 2 January, published in the Diário da República, 2nd series, No. 1/2026, of 01 January 2026.
Publication:
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Diário da República No. 1/2026, 2nd series, dated 02-01-2026 — Public consultation — Draft Regulation for the Técnico Spin-off Community.
Available at: https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/aviso/17-2026-993315666
Registrations Open!
Science is built on impact — and the future starts here.
On February 3, the Técnico Innovation Summit (TIS) returns under the theme “Science. Built for Impact.”
In one day, we bring together at the Técnico Innovation Center:
🔬 Research and R&D Units (Projects and Prototypes)
🏭 Companies and Industry Leaders
🦄The Spin-off Ecosystem
Secure your spot now at Técnico’s largest innovation and applied science event. 🚀
💡Lab2Market 2026 Applications Open
Applications are now open for Lab2Market 2026, Técnico’s programme that supports students, researchers and faculty in turning scientific and technological projects into impactful solutions. Free and hands-on, Lab2Market helps teams identify market opportunities, develop value propositions, and define business models.
A highlight from the last edition is the project by Diana Marques, a final-year PhD candidate in Bioengineering and Biosciences, pioneer of cellular agriculture in Portugal, and winner of the Young Alumna distinction at the 9th Maria de Lurdes Pintassilgo Award.
🏆 António Brandão Vasconcelos Award | €5,000
📅 Launch session: 3 February | 11:30 a.m.
📍 Técnico Innovation Center (TIS 2026)
🗓 Applications open until 12 February
🔗 More information and project submission
🎓 i.Talks Técnico – Galp
i.Talks Técnico-Galp: Where Science Meets Retail
Want to turn your academic knowledge into real-world impact? On January 22nd, i.Talks Técnico-Galp will bring together researchers and faculty at the Oeiras Campus to discuss the activities and the future of Galp’s Retail Lab.
This session will be a platform for two-way exchange:
- Galp Challenges: The Galp team will present key areas where they aim to innovate and collaborate, ranging from Electric Mobility to new Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing technologies.
- Present your work on these topics: Técnico researchers and professors are invited to share their innovative projects and ideas.
Date: January 22nd, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Oeiras Campus, Room 1.44
Registration: ist.pt/italksTecnicoGalpJan26
Doubts or questions: pe@tecnico.ulisboa.pt
🚀 TecInnov Santander Competitions 2026: Applications Open
The TecInnov competition is back to support Técnico Student Organizations participating in international technological and innovative competitions.
Funding: Up to €5,000 per project (total of €30,000 available).
Target: Projects featuring a prototype or proof of concept for 2026 competitions.
Rule: Only one application per Student Organization.
Deadline: January 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Take Técnico’s innovation to the global stage!
Access the application form and check the full regulations on the Technology Transfer Office’s website.
