The StartUp Research Programme is a postgraduate course – an advanced training initiative that grants 8 ECTS credits, developed in partnership between ITQB NOVA and NOVA SBE, providing researchers and science and technology managers with essential knowledge in innovation management and entrepreneurship. It aims to foster skills and motivation for the creation of companies that will contribute to the economic development of Oeiras.
The training is designed to have an impact during the phase of developing ideas and business models based on scientific results that already represent a convincing proof of concept (PoC), whether more or less robust. It can accommodate individual researchers without preconceived ideas and/or teams in Phases 1 or 2.
Learn more on the previous editions here.
Launched in 2024 with three pilot editions, the Science Navigation programme aims to guide ongoing scientific research in research centers toward achieving results with greater social impact.
The programme will follow an Input/Output model through the interaction of a multidisciplinary team directly with research groups. The Input, provided by researchers, consists of research objectives and prior results with the highest translational impact.
The plan includes conducting 2-3 pilot sessions in 2024 and five full Science Navigation editions in 2025.
More information will be available soon.
The Flight Plan programme aims to support teams of researchers holding a proof of concept (PoC) by providing a grant (credit) of €15,000.00 for the preparation of a portfolio to present to potential investors in the Pre-Seed phase (prior to incorporation).
The team must demonstrate:
- a successful PoC;
- commitment from key team members, including a pledge to continue the value creation process within the Campus/Oeiras Valley;
- a robust strategy for intellectual property (IP) ownership/acquisition and protection, ensuring at least freedom-to-operate.
The grant is intended to allocate a monitoring committee to design a programme addressing specific needs, procure third-party services (legal support, financial projection, sustainability planning), and access training (e.g., Startup Research).
In 2025, the programme aims to support four teams, with a focus on successful IOV PoC projects that meet the Flight Plan prerequisites.
More information will be available soon.