How it works
WE connect top Portuguese Universities with mentors, executives, experienced entrepreneurs, and vCs
matches experienced entrepreneurs, founders, VCs, and executives with universities in Portugal
provide mentorship, human capital, financial capital, and access to a global network to the startups and incubators at the universities
GLOBAL TALENT PORTUGAL
experienced individuals
provide key resources for building multiple Portuguese businesses that can launch into Europe and the rest of the world
UniVersities
The transfer of knowledge is critical for the success of a new business in an ever competitive startup environment
Tiago has dedicated his career to supporting start-ups, entrepreneurship, and innovations. He is a managing director at Sines Tecnopolo, where he oversees the association’s marketing strategy and activities.
Sines Tecnopolo is a Portuguese science park that specializes in promoting, developing, and supporting entrepreneurship. It is linked with two public universities, two public polytechnics and the Sines Municipality and recognized by the largest European entrepreneurship and innovation network (EBN) as Business Innovation Center (BIC) Alentejo. With more than 40 SMEs installed, Sines Tecnopolo has the largest business incubator in the Alentejo Coast
Tiago has an extensive background in managing innovative projects and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, helping turning ideas into thriving businesses. He has a BsC in Economics and MsC in Innovation Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Algarve.
Sines Tecnopolo is a Portuguese science park that specializes in promoting, developing, and supporting entrepreneurship. It is linked with two public universities, two public polytechnics and the Sines Municipality and recognized by the largest European entrepreneurship and innovation network (EBN) as Business Innovation Center (BIC) Alentejo. With more than 40 SMEs installed, Sines Tecnopolo has the largest business incubator in the Alentejo Coast
Tiago has an extensive background in managing innovative projects and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, helping turning ideas into thriving businesses. He has a BsC in Economics and MsC in Innovation Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Algarve.
Managing director
Sines Tecnopolo
Sines Tecnopolo
TIAGO SANTOS
WE BELIEVE THAT HUMAN CAPITAL IS FAR MORE VALUABLE THAN FINANCIAL CAPITAL.
THIS IS WHY WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS.
THIS IS WHY WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS.
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Universities in Portugal
Global Talent Portugal fosters growth in Portugal's startup ecosystem
Universities are constantly looking for new projects that can use their existing infrastructure, educators, and networks to bring innovation and entrepreneurship to the country and promote local businesses to global markets.
Global Talent Portugal is here to facilitate the efforts and speed up innovations.
Global Talent Portugal is here to facilitate the efforts and speed up innovations.
BENEFITS FOR UNIVERSITIES
LEVERAGE THE OPPORTUNITIES OUR MENTORS AND SPONSORS BRING TO THE PROGRAM
Advisory on growing a business
Business support services
Guidance in business through a global network
Access to funding
By working with Portugal's top universities, entrepreneurs can access resources, such as mentorship, knowledge, funding and research facilities.
These areas are critical to help startups and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and succeed in an increasingly global competitive environment.
These areas are critical to help startups and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and succeed in an increasingly global competitive environment.
BENEFITS FOR INNOVATION COMMUNITY