Calls

Open Call

2026 Startup2ScaleUp (S2S)

A selective commercialization program for Portuguese deep-tech companies ready to enter the U.S. market through structured business development support, customer engagement, and milestone-driven execution. 12-Month Program Up to 4 Companies

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2025 Call TechLaunch

An advanced, hands-on entrepreneurship program that helps research-driven teams in Portugal explore the market potential of their technologies through customer discovery, structured training, and commercialization-focused mentoring. 2-Month Program 11 Teams

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TechLaunch is implemented through competitive calls launched periodically by the UT Austin Portugal Program.

Calls invite research-driven teams based in Portugal to apply for participation in upcoming editions of the TechLaunch program.

Current Calls

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TechLaunch Call 2025

Status: Closed

The 2025 edition of TechLaunch has completed its selection process.

Future calls

New TechLaunch calls will be published on this page as they become available.

To stay informed about future editions:

  • Subscribe to the Program newsletter
  • Follow the UT Austin Portugal Program on LinkedIn

Eligibility overview

TechLaunch calls are open to teams:

  • Based in Portugal
  • Affiliated with universities, research units, interface institutions, or R&D-performing companies
  • Developing research-based or deep-tech innovations

Each call specifies detailed eligibility criteria, selection processes, and timelines.

Relationship with other sections

  • Details about the program structure and learning approach are available on the TechLaunch overview page

Information about selected teams and program delivery is available on individual cohort pages