The Innovation Launch Camp, a new entrepreneurship bootcamp developed within the framework of the ZEEUS project, will take place on 17 and 18 June at the Hélder Pita Auditorium, ISEC Lisboa. The initiative is organised through a collaboration between ISEC Lisboa and the Portuguese National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE).
Over the course of two intensive days, participants will engage in a hands-on entrepreneurial experience focused on transforming innovative ideas into viable and sustainable business projects. The programme combines practical methodologies and collaborative learning approaches, including Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas development, sustainability assessment, go-to-market strategy, and pitch preparation.
The bootcamp aims to foster entrepreneurial mindsets and equip participants with the tools needed to validate, structure, and communicate their business ideas effectively.
The three best projects presented during the final pitch session will receive training credits for programmes offered by the Universitas Group (ISEC Lisboa, ISTEC, or Next by Universitas), valid between September 2026 and August 2029:
- 1st Prize: EUR 2,500
- 2nd Prize: EUR 1,500
- 3rd Prize: EUR 1,000
Participation is free of charge, although registration is mandatory until 12 June. After registering, participants will receive access to an optional online training programme designed to support the development of their business ideas before the bootcamp begins.
Programme
Day 1 - 17 June
From Idea to Business Model
- 09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome and Registration
- 09:30 – 10:30 | Inspirational Session
- 10:30 – 11:00 | Icebreaker & Networking
- 11:00 – 12:30 | Design Thinking Workshop
- 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
- 14:00 – 15:30 | Lean Startup & Validation
- 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break
- 16:00 – 17:30 | Business Model Canvas
- 17:30 – 18:00 | Day Wrap-up
Day 2 - 18 June
Validation, Communication and Pitch
- 09:00 – 09:30 | Energizer & Recap
- 09:30 – 11:00 | Sustainability and Impact
- 11:00 – 12:30 | Marketing & Go-to-Market
- 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
- 14:00 – 15:30 | Pitch Preparation
- 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break
- 16:00 – 17:30 | Final Team Pitch Session
- 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Session & Certificates
