Competition

NOVA START-UP Competition

Closed

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The NOVA START-UP Competition is an internal pitch competition for the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa ecosystem to select representative teams for StageTwo 2026 and UniVerse. The winning team receives up to 1,500 EUR in travel support along with pitch coaching, legal assistance, and access to European VC investors.

Key facts

Organiser
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa / NOVA Impact
Deadline
July 14, 2026
Amount
€1,500 · Grant
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Portugal
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
Any sector
Format
In person
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Application languages
Portuguese

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.