The INL - Iberian International Nanotechnology Laboratory, IPN - Pedro Nunes Institute, and CeNTI - Center for Nanotechnology and Functional and Intelligent Technical Materials, are joining in the creation of an entrepreneurship program that promises to take several projects to the next level .

The Fuel program is looking for great ideas that combine technology and creativity. There will be 8 selected projects that will have the opportunity to work on the business model, get feedback, apply Key Enabling Technologies (KET) and turn an idea into a prototype. Applications open from 11 May 2018.

The objective is to stimulate the generation of new business ideas in the areas of qualified and creative entrepreneurship, to promote the development of ideas, the experimental validation and acceleration of the same with the ecosystem of national and international entrepreneurship.

The program's awards consist of access to INL, IPN and CeNTI, world-class facilities; to a coworking free space; to a team of mentors; to a network of investors, entrepreneurs, industry experts and executives; and a US Roadshow experience to present the project. Applications will be open from 11 May 2018.

Apply here: Fuel Your Ambition