BENEFITS
Which opportunities can we build together?
You as a company, obtaining the U.Porto Spin-Off seal will work together with University of Porto and spin-off companies to enhance the innovative ecosystem, thus contributing to R&D, innovation and the business environment.
The Circle was born with the intention to connect and inspire U.Porto spin-offs to:
• Foster networking and the exchange of experiences.
• Promote forums, events and activities to discuss various topics of interest.
• Support the development and improvement of processesand business.
•Provide new opportunities and launch initiatives dedicated to support scientificand technological entrepreneurship.
• Influence public policies related to R&D, innovation and business.
In addition, The Circle is represented in the following initiatives:
DEEP INVENTHEI
DEEP INVENTHEI envisions that by 2030 a critical mass of highly educated young entrepreneurs and innovators will be contributing to the emergence of highly dynamic research and innovation ecosystems, favouring the creation or inshore of knowledge-intensive companies on deep tech technologies, developing new value-added products and services, and innovative business models in the manufacturing and health domains. At the same time, DEEP INVENTHEI will contribute to attracting and retaining talent in Europe, by training deep tech talents, increasing support for women innovators and supporting deep tech academic spin-offs and start-ups.
DEEPINVENTHEI builds on the results of INVENTHEI, funded by the HEI Initiative pilot call. DEEP INVENTHEI will nurture the existing Business & Innovation Network (BIN@) to create an international network of regional innovation valleys, where the best talent works hand in hand with the best companies and where deep tech innovation thrives. This network of regional innovation valleys will be where disruptive solutions to address the most pressing societal challenges are developed and brought to the market, either through existing companies or deep tech academic spin-offs or start-ups.
Strong relationships with the industry
The A2B (Academia2Business) sessions bring together research groups, spin-offs and industry stakeholders, aiming to create partnerships and ensure greater technology transfer efficiency and knowledge valuing.
Our network generates value
The existence of a trained and experienced mentor network is essential for the enrichment of the entrepreneurs ecosystem of the University of Porto. Business mentors leverage the definition of good strategies and better networking with potential partners, clients, investors and funders. Mentor can facilitate the access to important resources that enable your business to succeed in the marketplace. Consult our webpage and be part of our mentors network.