UT Austin Portugal Training Academy 2026 | 5-week online course with UT Austin
A 5-week, part-time virtual course designed for Portugal’s scientists, engineers, and researchers. Learn how to frame value from science and technology, understand real-world needs, and imagine new possibilities for your work. No prior business experience required, just curiosity and an open mind.
Applications are open until February 16, 2026.
Spots are limited – early application is strongly encouraged.
Course at a glance
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Language: English
- Instructor (UT Austin): Mellie Price
- Dates (online classes): February 25; March 4, 11, 25; and April 1, 2026
- Time: 14:00–17:00 (Portugal time)
- Duration: 15 hours total (3 hours/week)
- Certificate: UT Austin certificate issued upon 100% attendance
Attendance requirement: The UT Austin certificate will be awarded only if participants attend all sessions (100%).
Who should apply
This course is designed for participants affiliated with Portuguese institutions, including:
- Graduate and postgraduate students
- Researchers and scientists
- Engineers and R&D professionals
- Faculty and staff involved in research and innovation
If you have a research project, technology, or technical expertise and want to better understand how innovation creates value in the real world, this course is for you.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Translate scientific or technical work into clear value propositions
- Identify needs, users, and real-world contexts that shape adoption
- Explore innovation opportunities beyond academic settings
- Strengthen communication around “why this matters” and “who it serves”
- Build foundational confidence to engage with entrepreneurship pathways
Instructor
Mellie Price (UT Austin)
Executive Director for Texas Entrepreneurship, UT Austin
Mellie Price leads entrepreneurship education and programming at The University of Texas at Austin. Her work focuses on helping technical and research-driven talent explore innovation pathways, understand markets and stakeholders, and build practical entrepreneurial foundations.
How to apply
Via Registration
Applications are submitted through the online form:
Application deadline: February 16, 2026 (or earlier if all seats are filled)
Applicants will be asked to provide:
- Name and professional contact details
- Highest degree, affiliation, role, and organization type
- A commitment statement confirming 100% attendance
- Optional consent to receive UT Austin Portugal newsletters and event notifications
Practical information
- Platform: Zoom (joining details sent to accepted participants)
- Language: English
- Certificate requirement: 100% attendance required
- Questions: Please contact the UT Austin Portugal team at info@utaustinportugal.org
