UPTEC

The ecosystem where creative minds develop businesses connected through knowledge and innovation.

We serve as the bridge between the University of Porto and the entrepreneurship world, where business ideas have the space to grow.

At UPTEC, you'll find business development support at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey and a dynamic community driven by innovation.

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What we offer

Mentoring and Business Development

Maximise the potential of your business idea with expert guidance.

Strategic partners

Access a network of global partners with expertise in investment, internationalisation, and industry.

Community

Benefit from a multidisciplinary and multicultural community where innovation happens every day.

Community

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Projects supported since 2007

+800

People

+2300

nationalities

+40

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I want to develop my business idea

Discover our accelerator programmes for entrepreneurs, researchers, and students who want to turn their ideas into businesses.

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I want to get to know the community

From networking and pitch sessions to workshops and panel discussions, there’s something for everyone – join our events and discover our ecosystem.

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I want to incubate my business

Whether virtually, in an office, lab, or coworking space, here you'll find a place to set up and develop your project.

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Companies

  • ARCP CoLAB
    Engineering & Product Development
    R&D
  • Adyta
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Hardware & IoT
    SaaS & Software
  • Astrolabium
    CleanTech & Energy
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
  • Axelera AI
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    Hardware & IoT
  • Azitek
    Data & Analytics
    Hardware & IoT
    Industry 4.0
  • Bilhar GO
    SaaS & Software
    Marketing
  • Bliss Applications
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Engineering & Product Development
  • Boah Nova
    Industry 4.0
    Architecture & Construction
  • Bottlebooks
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
    Food & Agriculture
  • COSMOS OMNI
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    E-commerce
  • Cachupa Creative Studio
    EdTech
    Marketing
    Media & Communication
  • CodeSpell
    SaaS & Software
    EdTech
  • Cooltouria
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    E-commerce
  • Dropdepot
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Architecture & Construction
  • Eleven Steps
    Engineering & Product Development
    Industry 4.0
    Architecture & Construction
  • Extraflow
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    Industry 4.0
  • FAUSTO
    Food & Agriculture
    Blue Economy
  • GAMMA Visual Effects Studio
    Marketing
    Media & Communication
  • HAEDES
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Engineering & Product Development
    Blue Economy
  • Happy Tree
    EdTech
    Marketing
    Media & Communication
  • Interpretica
    Telecom & Networks
    SaaS & Software
    Cybersecurity
  • Jscrambler
    Cybersecurity
    SaaS & Software
  • Junicoders
    Engineering & Product Development
    Robotics & Automation
    EdTech
  • Keenys
    FinTech & InsurTech
    SaaS & Software
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Khoki Unidos
    Food & Agriculture
    HealthTech
  • Losch Digital Lab
    SaaS & Software
    Cybersecurity
    Engineering & Product Development
  • Manecas AI
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
  • MedTiles
    HealthTech
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Metric4
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    Hardware & IoT
  • MoveIQ
    HealthTech
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
  • NCREP - Heritage Consultancy
    Engineering & Product Development
    Architecture & Construction
  • NILG.AI
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    Marketing
  • NIUM
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    HealthTech
    Biotechnology
  • Neuraspace SA
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
    SpaceTech
  • OXIR Healthcare
    HealthTech
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
  • PFx Biotech
    HealthTech
    Biotechnology
    Food & Agriculture
  • PPA-LeaderTek
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
  • PhotoUP
    CleanTech & Energy
    Biotechnology
    Blue Economy
  • Portus Park
    R&D
  • Present Technologies
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    Engineering & Product Development
  • PropWise
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    PropTech
  • RECRU
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
  • Recycle Geeks
    CleanTech & Energy
    E-commerce
  • RedShift
    Cybersecurity
    Hardware & IoT
    Engineering & Product Development
  • ReverLog
    SaaS & Software
    Industry 4.0
    CleanTech & Energy
  • SCEMAI
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
  • Savearth
    Hardware & IoT
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    CleanTech & Energy
  • Seedsight
    SaaS & Software
    Biotechnology
    Food & Agriculture
  • SentiVue
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    Telecom & Networks
  • Solenix Engineering Portugal
    SpaceTech
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Engineering & Product Development
  • Subdron
    Data & Analytics
    Robotics & Automation
    Blue Economy
  • Tilect
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
  • Upmax Pro
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
    Marketing
  • VENN
    Food & Agriculture
    Data & Analytics
  • Vasco da Gama CoLAB
    Engineering & Product Development
    CleanTech & Energy
    Mobility
  • Venenu
    Data & Analytics
    Marketing
    Media & Communication
  • VirtualCare
    SaaS & Software
    HealthTech
    EdTech
  • Voxelmaps
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
    Robotics & Automation
  • Winalist
    Food & Agriculture
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    SaaS & Software
  • Wisecrop
    Data & Analytics
    SaaS & Software
    Food & Agriculture
  • Wiselife
    HealthTech
  • Yellow!Studio
    Architecture & Construction
  • ZAAI
    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    Data & Analytics
  • outdo
    SaaS & Software
    EdTech
Programs

School of Startups: Entrepreneurs

SOS: Entrepreneurs pitch day 2025

A School of Startups fornece os recursos, a orientação e o ambiente para colocares o teu negócio no caminho do sucesso.

Accelerator
Entrepreneurs
In person
sep.2026
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Programs

ClimateLaunchpad

ClimateLaunchpad is the world's largest competition for "green" business ideas. Its goal is to unlock the potential of clean technologies that impact the climate.

Sustainability
Clean Tech
Entrepreneurs
Researchers
In person
jun.2026
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