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(ULISBOA) University of Lisbon
Type of Structure
University Department (An integral part of the university such as a departement service center or unit).
Mission and Objectives
Tec Labs - Innovation Center is the hub for all scientific and technological-based entrepreneurship initiatives of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon. It takes on two main missions: the business Incubator, which comprises in its portfolio around 40 early-stage startups and spin-offs across health and wellness, urban mobility and sustainability, agri-food industry and sea, and emerging technology areas. It offers support on business development and recruitment and gives access to a pool of mentors, investors and industry partners; the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Area, which aims to instill an entrepreneurial and value-creation mindset among its teachers, researchers, and students. To do so, the ScienceIN²Business® methodology was created, to encourage and support the economic valorization of scientific and technological knowledge in higher education institutions and research centers. The methodology is based on annual cycles so that it can be consolidated and disseminated exponentially, increasing its target audience each year. It is divided into three moments, Learning, Selection, Evolution, that include Entrepreneurship and Innovation classes, Training programs, networking events and constant support on technology transfer areas, from spin-off creation to licensing deals.
Type of Activities
Intellectual Property Management
Technology Licensing
Startup Creation and Support
Research Commercialisation
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Services Offered
Trainings
Events and Networking Opportunities
Facilities and Resources Access
Individual Support and Mentoring
Target Audience
Researchers
Students
Start-ups
Areas of Application
All areas of applications
Innovation Ecosystem/Affiliations
Accredited Member of RNI (National Incubators Network) Portugal Ventures' Ignition Partner Certified Incubator for StartUP Visa Member of UIIN (University Industry Innovation Network) Member of IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation) Member of MetaRedX (Ibero-American Entrepeneurial Units Association) Member of ASTP (A World of Knowledge Transfer) Member of EIT Health Network
Recurring Events
- Call for incubation
- ScienceIN2Business®
- Meet the Investor
- Breakfast with the CEO
- Innovation Tours
- Demo Day
Key Metrics
6 of technological transfer projects (2024)
5 technology disclosure forms submitted (2024)
2 of spinoffs launched (2024)
35 incubated startups in 2024
9 student projects supported (2024)
Accessible to external users
Yes
Website
Call Frequency
Both continuous and periodic calls