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DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT
SUPPORT FOR THE
ACADEMIC
COMUNITY
Financial support, under the CGD Protocol, for international mobility and the organisation of events and meetings.
Academic staff, researchers, and students involved in academic and scientific activities.
Supports participation in and organisation of mobility programmes, meetings, and thematic events within the U.Porto academic and scientific community. This includes initiatives related to the preparation, development, and dissemination of R&D projects, international mobility, and event organisation.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
PORTAL FOR R&D ACTIVITIES
Dissemination of calls and events related to the most relevant funding programmes for the U.Porto community, at national and international level.
Researchers at all career stages, including PhD students.
Supports access to funding for R&D projects by identifying national and international opportunities, complementing the technical support provided by SIP's Project Support Unit for the preparation and submission of applications.
IJUP – YOUNG RESEARCHERS
MEETING
Opportunity to publicly present early-stage research work in an interdisciplinary environment that fosters scientific networking.
Undergraduate and Master’s students conducting research within any entity of the U.Porto research ecosystem.
Promotes research initiation by giving students the opportunity to develop, present, and discuss R&D projects in an academic setting, with direct contact with established research groups.
U.PORTO 3MT®
THREE MINUTE
THESIS
Opportunity to develop and strengthen transferable skills in science communication.
PhD students enrolled in U.Porto doctoral programmes.
A competition format that includes training and opportunities for sharing, interaction, and networking with other students and the wider community. Prizes are awarded to the winner and for an honourable mention.
EXCELLENCE
AWARD IN
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Recognises and promotes excellence in scientific activity and careers within the U.Porto academic community.
Researchers with established careers.
Values and supports the efforts developed within the U.Porto research ecosystem in knowledge creation, securing funding for scientific research activities, and producing scientific publications across four major scientific areas.
UPinTech
Opportunity to gain practical experience in the analysis, commercialisation of research results, and intellectual property.
Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students, as well as researchers and professionals at U.Porto.
Provides hands-on experience in the protection, analysis, and commercialisation of research results, involving students and researchers in technology transfer processes and support for spin-offs, with remuneration and specialised training.
BOSS
(BOARD OF
STUDENTS)
Engages students in shaping policies and strategies within the UPTEC ecosystem, fostering closer connections with the startup community.
Undergraduate and Master’s students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Closer engagement with the UPTEC community of entrepreneurs and companies, including participation in UPTEC activities and contributions to the development, organisation, and implementation of new initiatives.
STEP-UP
TRAINING &
EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME
Provides paid hands-on experience within UPTEC’s Business Development team and direct collaboration with emerging startups.
Master’s and PhD students in the fields of technology, science, and cultural and creative industries.
Paid practical experience and close engagement with UPTEC startups, supporting their integration, growth, and connection to the innovation ecosystem, including project support, funding applications, and event organisation.
SCHOOL OF
STARTUPS:
RESEARCHERS
A free acceleration programme designed to develop skills and tools for validating and presenting ideas to the market and to investors.
Researchers and PhD students in areas such as science, health, arts, design, engineering, energy, tourism, and technology.
Supports the transformation of research projects into viable business proposals through specialised training and mentoring, including market validation, intellectual property, and pitching.
BIP PROOF
(PROOF OF
CONCEPT)
Supports proof-of-concept projects to validate technical and commercial feasibility before company creation or technology licensing.
Researchers with promising research results.
Supported projects benefit from a range of activities that enhance the value of their results and increase their attractiveness for transfer to existing companies or the creation of spin-offs for their socio-economic exploitation.
BIP
ACCELERATION
Opportunity to structure and validate business models before the formal creation of a company.
Research teams (up to 5 members) with projects focused on the valorisation of R&D results.
Supports research teams in structuring and validating business models based on R&D results, accelerating the economic valorisation of technologies developed at U.Porto through intensive workshops culminating in a Demo Day, which includes a prize.
iUP25K
BUSINESS IDEAS
CONTEST
Annual competition with prizes awarded to winners and BIP Ignition training provided to all finalist teams.
Students, PhD students, researchers, academic staff, employees, and alumni of U.Porto.
Promotes the transformation of knowledge and research results within the U.Porto community into innovative business ideas, fostering science- and technology-based entrepreneurship.
IJUP
COMPANIES
Supports research initiation projects developed in partnership with companies, fostering knowledge transfer and innovation in real market contexts.
Undergraduate and Master’s students, as well as early-career researchers.
Promotes research initiation projects in collaboration with companies, encouraging knowledge transfer and the application of R&D results to real-world business challenges, with direct funding from partner companies.
U.PORTO
SPIN-OFF
BRAND
Official recognition through the U.Porto Spin-off Label, valuing research results developed within U.Porto.
Academic staff, researchers, PhD students, students, and alumni.
Officially recognises companies that exploit research results awarded the U.Porto Spin-off Label, strengthening university–industry relationships and promoting the valorisation of technologies developed in an academic context, with legal support, access to mentors, and eligibility for UPTEC incubation.
SHELEADS
VENTURES
U.Porto programme promoting female entrepreneurial leadership in innovative projects with the potential to become sustainable businesses.
Women leaders, within or outside the U.Porto community.
Empowers women leaders to transform innovative projects—often based on scientific and technological knowledge—into sustainable businesses, enhancing the valorisation and impact of R&D results through training, mentoring, and a dedicated support network.
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