Entrepreneurship

Técnico offers several initiatives to develop the entrepreneurial skills of its students and Professors.

There are initiatives promoted by Técnico’s Technology Transfer Office, notably the Lab2Market program and the TecInnov competition, which foster the development of innovative business ideas by leveraging technologies developed at Técnico. There is also the opportunity to participate in the European Innovation Academy, supported through a scholarship program.

These initiatives are complemented by activities promoted by student groups, such as TecStorm and BEE – BEST Entrepreneurship Experience.

Educational Offer

From an educational perspective, DEI students have the opportunity to attend entrepreneurship-related courses through:

- Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation – 2nd cycle (Master’s level)

- Doctoral Program in Technological Change and Entrepreneurship – 3rd cycle (PhD level)

- Seminars in Digital Innovations (HACS – Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) and Integrated Project in Computer Science and Engineering – 1st cycle (Bachelor’s level)

Entrepreneurship at PIC1@LEIC

DEI promotes the entrepreneurial spirit of its undergraduate students through the PIC1 course unit. This initiative encourages an innovation-oriented mindset, equipping students with tools to transform technical knowledge into market-ready solutions with socioeconomic impact. The program culminates in the development of projects with a strong value proposition, suitable for submission to the E.Awards, the innovation competition of Técnico’s Technology Transfer Office, thereby strengthening students’ direct connection to IST’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.