Boost your idea with AI!

Técnico Ignite AI Builders 2026, supported by the Santander Foundation, is a training program that will provide participants with practical and strategic knowledge on how new artificial intelligence tools can revolutionize and accelerate business creation and management.

You do not need to have a startup — curiosity, motivation, and the willingness to build something with AI are enough.

Why you should participate

Learn by doing

Take part in workshops and practical sessions on AI, technology development, and product creation.

Work on your idea

Transform an idea or problem into a functional prototype.

Receive mentorship

Get support from specialists, researchers, and entrepreneurs who will help you develop your project.

Meet people with similar interests

Work with other students and researchers interested in Artificial Intelligence and innovation.

Who can apply

This program is for members of the Técnico community who want to explore and build solutions using Artificial Intelligence.

Applications are open to:

• Undergraduate students
• Master’s students
• PhD students
• Researchers
• Multidisciplinary teams

You do not need to have experience in entrepreneurship.

If you are interested in AI and want to create something new, this program is for you.

What you will do in the program

During the program you will:

• Identify a problem where AI can make a difference;
• Develop a solution based on Artificial Intelligence;
• Build a prototype or proof of concept;
• Receive feedback from mentors and specialists;
• Present the project at the final Demo Day.

How it works

Técnico Ignite AI Builders combines specialized training and practical application, following a “learning by doing” approach. Throughout the program you will learn how to use Artificial Intelligence tools to accelerate the development of projects and startups.

The program is organized into three main stages:

Learning

In the first sessions you will participate in specialized workshops on the application of AI in business, where you will learn to use Artificial Intelligence tools and platforms to automate tasks, analyze data, and improve processes.

Modules include topics such as:

• Digital Marketing
• AI-assisted Programming
• Internal and External Communication
• Process Automation with AI
• AI Agents and Data Analysis
• Digital Product Development

Experimentation

Throughout the workshops you will directly apply the tools and concepts learned to your project.

The goal is to develop and test functional prototypes using Artificial Intelligence to:

• automate processes;
• reduce operational costs;
• improve efficiency;
• accelerate the development of products or services.

Market application

In the final sessions you will work on validating and developing your project, exploring how to transform the idea into a solution with market potential.

By the end of the program, you will be prepared to integrate Artificial Intelligence into your project or startup and demonstrate the value of your solution to potential clients and partners.

What you gain from the program

Participating in Técnico Ignite AI Builders by Santander allows you to:

• Develop practical AI skills;
• Work on a real project;
• Receive specialized mentorship;
• Meet people interested in technology and innovation;
• Present your project to the community.

Applications

If you want to experiment, learn, and build something with Artificial Intelligence, this program is for you.

Apply here!