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The Incubator

The Ecosystem

A PLAY it differs by offering an single, integrated ecosystem, designed to support entrepreneurs from the conception of the idea to its expansion in the market.

Elements of the PLAY Ecosystem

  • Incubator: A physical and virtual space that welcomes startups, offering infrastructure, support and technical resources.
  • School of Entrepreneurship: Training and training programs in areas such as business management, design thinking, and technological innovation.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Liaison with public and private institutions.
  • Academic Network: Direct access to the know-how of the Lusophone University, integrating scientific research, technological development and young talent.
  • Innovation Events: Workshops, hackathons, networking sessions and pitch presentations, promoting collaboration and visibility for startups.
  • Special Projects: Large-scale initiatives such as Horizon Europe and Virtual Enterprise Labs that drive the impact of incubated ideas.

How we function?

The PLAY ecosystem promotes:

  • Knowledge Transfer: Integration of projects and academic research with the needs of the market.
  • Active Collaboration: Partnerships between startups, consolidated companies and investors.
  • Accelerated Innovation: A creative and dynamic environment that encourages the development of disruptive solutions.