* Please note that the programme is still subject to minor updates/adjustments

 

24 OCTOBER 

Venue: UPTEC

08:45 – 09:00  Check-in of participants
09:00 – 10:30

Exhibition: Tech Demo & Business Showcase
(room: entrance/lounge)

Roundtable: Climate Resilient Communities
(room: cowork)
B2B MEETINGS
(room: copa)
10:30 – 11:00  
11:00 – 11:30 Talk: the Art of Pitching – Turning Ideas into Investments (room: auditorium)
11:30 – 12:30 Investors Day: Reverse Pitch – Tech
(room: cowork)
Investors Day: Reverse Pitch – Health Tech (room: auditorium)
12:30 – 14:00 | Informal Lunch

14:00 – 16:00

Exhibition: Tech Demo & Business Showcase
(room: entrance/lounge)
UPTEC NON-STOP: Startup Pitches
(room: auditorium)
B2B MEETINGS
(room: copa)

16:00 – 17:30

Debate: Diverse Innovation Ecosystems
(room: auditorium) 
The Circle 2024 *by invitation
(room: cowork)  
17:30 – 19:30 | Commmunity Gathering & Farewell Party @UPTEC

 

 

 

Exhibition: Tech Demo & Business Showcase (09:00 – 17:30 | room: entrance/lounge)

The delegates will have the opportunity to present and/or just visit a wide group of technology showcases and some technology demonstrations / simulations. Any delegate can propose technologies to be presented, free of charge. The Business Showcase includes institutional showcases. The delegates have the opportunity (optional) to be present with a institutional showcase (free of charge) which offers the perfect spot for the companies to promote their expertise, products and projects, but also to interact and/or do business with other partners as well as with academic and scientific communities.

Company/Startup/Project

Azitek is a startup based in Porto, Portugal, specializing in proprietary RFID systems with high-accuracy technology. Our innovative system combines long-range tracking with precision capabilities, utilizing cost-effective and long-life tags to deliver unparalleled asset visibility and unlock new applications beyond traditional RFID.

Solutions for professionals to improve their clients’ physical performance and nutrition. Wisify was founded with the mission of providing innovative solutions to promote health, education, and scientific evidence. With a product that includes hardware and software, we add value and meet the needs of our customers, particularly healthcare professionals, by providing products and services that allow them to assess the physical and nutritional health of individuals, facilitating decision-making on the therapies to be implemented and improving work efficiency. Our tools are known for their quality, precision, simplicity of use and unrivalled performance, based on Bluetooth technology with iOS/Android and web/desktop applications, enabling a secure way of recording and analysing data on a cloud platform. Bearing this in mind and always remembering our strong commitment to customer satisfaction, we believe we are the ideal choice for high-quality technological solutions in the sports and nutrition sectors.

The Rocinha Cinema Academy is an initiative created by the residents of Brazil’s largest favela. Its goal is to develop local talent. Since its inauguration in December 2023, the ACR has already impacted the lives of 1,500 people. Through in-person audiovisual courses and cineclubs featuring debates on human rights, racism, sustainability, and other topics, the academy is already making a significant difference in the Brazilian audiovisual sector. Operating within an inclusive ecosystem, the academy inspires budding filmmakers and attracts professionals from the industry. Our first cohort continues to produce their initial short films, showcasing the immense potential and creativity within the community.


Driven by a commitment to preserve life, Aeroyan, a brand of Storminguniverse LDA, overcomes barriers isolating the vulnerable by deploying state-of-the-art drones, guided by an AI-based autopilot system. These remarkable machines, built to withstand nature’s fiercest elements, embody resilience and reliability. Aeroyan’s innovation extends beyond drones. It includes a comprehensive ecosystem for seamless delivery. This ecosystem has advanced logistics software, efficient ground operations, and robust support systems.

Medtiles is a pioneering medtech company dedicated to creating the next wave of Digital Health services, powered by Generative AI (Gen AI). Our mission is to accelerate the navigation and comprehension of medical data for healthcare institutions and health care providers, effectively generating, assisting and pinpointing critical information amidst vast pools of medical data.

 
 
 

 

 

Roundtable: Climate Resilient Communities (09:00 – 10:30 | room: Cowork)

Dive into the challenges and opportunities of creating climate-resilient communities at this roundtable. Gain valuable perspectives from industry experts on sustainable practices and resilience strategies.

 

 

B2B Meetings (09:00 – 11:00 ; 14:00 – 16:00 | room: copa) 

Pre-scheduled B2B meetings. All the delegates who would like to participate in this activity can demonstrate their interest in a B2B meeting by ticking the relevant box in the online registration form and specifying thereafter the type of partner they would wish to meet in order the event organisation team could promote the match. If the proposal for a meeting proves to be successful (i.e. both counterparts confirm their interest), a B2B meeting has been pre-scheduled. 

 

Talk: the Art of Pitching – Turning Ideas into Investments (11:00 – 11:30 | room: auditorium) 

Master the art of pitching with expert tips and strategies in this comprehensive session. Learn how to craft compelling pitches that capture attention and secure investments.

 

 

Investors Day: Reverse Pitch – Tech (11:30 – 12:30 | room: Cowork) 

Experience a unique twist on pitching as investors present their visions and needs at Investors Day – Reverse Pitching. Discover what top investors are looking for and how your startup can meet their goals, namely in the tech and health sector.

 

 

Investors Day: Reverse Pitch – Health Tech (11:30 – 12:30 | room: Auditorium) 

Experience a unique twist on pitching as investors present their visions and needs at Investors Day – Reverse Pitching. Discover what top investors are looking for and how your startup can meet their goals, namely in the tech and health sector.

 

UPTEC NON-STOP: Startup Pitches (14:00 – 16:00 | room: Auditorium) 

UPTEC Non-Stop is an opportunity for entrepreneurs installed at UPTEC (Science and Technology Park of U.PORTO) to present their business ideas to the wider scientific community, industry representatives, investors and to the media. The companies represented come from various scientific areas and each will have 5 minutes designated for a pitch in order to incite interest in the potential partners and investors. The event will take place at the UPTEC Asprela campus.

 

Diverse Innovation Ecosystems (16:00 – 17:30 | room: auditorium) 

Moderator: Wilson Caldeira, FEUP
Panel:
LATAM Innovation Ecosystem: Eduardo Cicconi, Supera Parque
US Innovation Ecosystem: Tricia Martinez, Techstars
EU & the UK Innovation Ecosystem: Farid Singh, Nexwin, Startup Wise Guys
PT Innovation Ecosystem: António Dias Martins, Start-up Portugal (tbc)
Defence Innovation Ecosystem: Erick Galante, AGITEC (tbc)

 

The Circle 2024 (16:00 – 17:30 | room: Cowork/Copa) |*by invitation

The Circle is the network of U.PORTO’s spin-off companies which have emerged from the entrepreneurial, innovative and scientific ecosystem of  the University of Porto. U.PORTO and these companies work as partners in the development of the ecosystem, fostering the exchange of experiences and the improvement of their processes and business.