"It was a very interesting programme. The examples presented were very relevant to us as researchers, something that is not usual in this area. The presentation of the content was very accessible."
Researcher
SoS: Researchers alumni
"I loved everything. The mentors undoubtedly contributed to the evolution of our project and I learned a lot from them. I loved the entrepreneur's presentation, something to definitely keep."
Researcher
SoS: Researchers alumni
"Current and containing the main knowledge in the field."
Sérgio Lopes
Foundations User
"I loved it. I've already done some of the exercises in practice and I'm still developing others. Exciting!"
José Sampaio
Foundations User
"We all left feeling more motivated and equipped with more tools to get down to work, move our ideas forward, and realise our vision."
Mirela de Assis
Education Sciences Student
Alumni SoS Students 2024
"I think we understand everything that the city of Porto wants: to bring people here and retain talent, to turn it into a hub for startups and innovation. That made me very happy to be able to participate."
João Pedro
Music Student
Alumni SoS Students 2024
"I was able to gain skills more suited to the goal of eventually having my own business."
José Silva
Engineering and Industrial Management student
Alumni SoS Students 2024
"We’ve learned from communicators’ experience and knowledge to pass our message and convince the audience."
Joel Santos
Sustainable Chemistry PhD student
"It is not enough to have the idea, determination and dynamism. To create a business, you have to start. Making decisions towards our goal and being surrounded by people who positively influence us on this path is very important. The School of Startups was exactly that "fuel" for Tatara Razors and allowed us to transform an idea into a sustainable and successful business."
João Moniz Gomes
Tatara Razors
"School of Startups allowed us to add important knowledge to our project so that we would be prepared for the market when we were ready to set up the company. We addressed important topics related to accounting and the industry in which we operate and we also had access to the UPTEC network. We can only suggest signing up if you want to step forward."
Gonçalo Marques
Shoevenir
"The School of Startups worked as the real kick-off for SUMMARY’s activity. At that moment, it was just me and a PC. In this programme, for the very first time, I got the tool kit I needed to make it grow: building a network and getting mentoring and practical knowledge about pricing, marketing and communication."
Samuel Gonçalves
SUMMARY
"FAHR 021.3 participated in the School of Startups in 2014, at a time when it was an early stage. This participation was important, as it provided FAHR knowledge and tools, which helped to establish new directions. We also had the opportunity to share information with other colleagues and meet potential partner companies and customers."
Filipa Frois Almeida
FAHR 021.3
"The School of Startups was extremely important for our journey. It gave us fundamental skills for creating a solid and robust company. The mentoring we received from the beginning of the programme was —and still is— absolutely essential for Wisecrop’s success."
Tiago Sá
Wisecrop
"The School of startups proved invaluable in acquiring the necessary skills to launch our company successfully. It provided comprehensive training and mentorship. Through workshops, networking events, and one-on-one guidance, we gained the confidence and knowledge to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship and build a solid foundation for our company's growth."
Luís Sousa Vieira
B-parts
"When I enrolled in the first class of the School of Startups, Building Pictures was just a dream! Turning that dream into a business was only possible with UPTEC. More than just training on how to develop a business plan, it gave us access to a network of mentors, contacts and projects that made our value proposition more solid."
Sara Nunes
Building Pictures
"Our path on the School of Startups was an important moment for our growth as entrepreneurs and anticipated the implementation of our mission as a team and company. Before that, we developed technology and during the programme, we got resources to develop value propositions for society, clients and partners."
Bruno Azevedo
Addvolt
"Participating in the School of Startups allowed me to acquire more knowledge on fundamental issues for developing and consolidating the WiseShape project. The sessions were always very diverse and interactive and the speakers made their contacts available so that we could clarify specific doubts about our project, making the programme more complete and efficient. The follow-up meetings with UPTEC's team were also useful in helping to define strategies and concretise actions."
