Better Businesses
Better World

We are a meeting point between the University of Porto and businesses, where companies benefit from business development support to connect them with global growth networks.
Our mission

Support successful ventures

We foster the creation and development of business projects in the arts, sciences and technologies, through sharing knowledge between the university and the market.
By doing this, we aim to become a world-class Science and Technology Park that contributes to the development of a new economic paradigm, more transparent, ethical and sustainable.

Our Programmes

Foundations Pre-Incubation Programme

Foundations is our fully remote pre-incubation programme for entrepreneurs at the idea stage. Through this online platform, we provide a structured roadmap to help you take the right steps toward your first market validation. With access to expert guidance content, an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and exclusive events, Foundations sets the foundation for turning your idea into a viable startup.
Once you achieve initial market validation and define your MVP or prototype, you’re ready for the next step: Acceleration.

School of Startups Acceleration Programme

The School of Startups is a 4-month hybrid acceleration programme designed to prepare startups for investment. With a mix of in-person sessions and remote work, participants gain access to expert mentorship, a coworking space, and hands-on support to refine their business model, strengthen their go-to-market strategy, and become funding-ready.
After completing the program and gaining strong market traction, startups can move into our Incubation Programme for long-term growth.

UPTEC Incubation Programme

Our incubation programme is the next step for startups ready to scale. Available in Physical, Cowork, or Virtual formats, it provides tailored business development support, access to a strong network, strategic partnerships, and exclusive events. Whether you need a dedicated workspace or virtual resources, our incubation programme ensures you have the tools and connections to grow sustainably.

Together, these three programmes create a seamless journey from idea validation to scaling a successful business. 🚀

School of Startups Editions

Startups Accelerated

Raised from our Startups

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