Among the speakers of the Inspirational Talks are Paulo Rosado (Founder & CEO, Outsystems), Diogo Mónica (Founder & CEO, Anchorage Digital), Paula Videira (Co-Founder, Cellmabs), Mike Sigal (Silicon Valley VC Investor and former 500 Startups), António Câmara (Founder, YDREAMS), António Grilo (President of the National Innovation Agency), António Costa Silva (former Minister of Economy and Maritime Affairs), Manuel Caldeira Cabral (former Minister of Economy and member of ASF – Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority), Manuel Nina (Co-Founder and CPO, Go Parity), António Coutinho (CEO of EDP Innovation), Júlia Seixas (Vice-Rector of UNL), Paulo Trezentos (CEO & Co-Founder, Aptoide), Teresa Fiuza (Executive Vice-President, Portugal Ventures), Joana Rafael (Co-Founder, Sensei), and António Dias Martins (NOVA FCT professor and Executive Director of Startup Portugal).
The program will tackle critical topics from today’s agenda, including artificial intelligence, circular economy, fintech, healthcare and sustainability, and social innovation. Sanaz Nikghadam from UNINOVA and Alexandre Paiva from NOVA FCT will delve into technological innovation topics. Teresa Sanches from the Municipality of Cascais will share insights on local innovation, while Carla Portela from NOVA SBE and Belma Rizvanovic from Madan Parque will discuss funding strategies and attracting investment. António Dias Martins from Startup Portugal and Paulo Silva Curto from ORIANTO will contribute their extensive experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through a hands-on approach, Master’s students will develop essential skills in ideation, prototyping, business modeling, financial projections, and elevator pitches, applying their knowledge to concrete projects. The aim is to nurture entrepreneurs capable of transforming innovative ideas into impactful projects, helping position Portugal as a global hub of innovation.
With a dynamic and comprehensive program, this initiative promises to be a transformative experience for future business leaders, strengthening the connection between academia and the business world. Entrepreneurship at NOVA FCT, a curricular unit within the FCT Curricular Profile, continues to stand out as a benchmark in education and innovation practice in Portugal, equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs to create a global impact.
