About this Event
Interested in exploring the commercial potential of your deep-tech research?
Join our HiTech 2027 Information Session at , on 19 November 2026 at 14:30, to discover how the programme works and whether it could be the right fit for your research team.
During the session, the HiSeedTech team will explain:
- what HiTech is and how it works;
- who can apply;
- the Technology Push and Market Pull tracks;
- what participating teams can expect throughout the programme;
- the application and selection process;
- key dates for the 2027 edition.
There will also be time for Q&A with the HiSeedTech team.
About HiTech:
HiTech is HiSeedTech’s hands-on programme for research teams developing deep-tech projects in Portugal.
Over 18 weeks of training, mentoring and expert support, participating teams explore the commercial potential of their technologies and scientific discoveries, develop a business case and define a pathway towards the market.
The programme combines two complementary tracks:
- Technology Push: for research teams looking to explore the commercial potential of their own deep-tech projects.
- Market Pull: for research teams interested in applying their knowledge and technologies to real-world challenges proposed by HiSeedTech Associates.
Participation in HiTech is free of charge for selected teams.
Applications: 9 November 2026 - 5 February 2027
Programme: 2 March - 30 June 2027
Information Session - i3S
Date: 19 November 2026
Time: 14:30
Location: i3S (Sala A)
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
Hear from previous participants:
Discover what researchers from the HiTech 2026 edition have to say about their experience in the programme.
Event venue & nearby stays
i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação da Universidade do Porto (Sala A), Rua Alfredo Allen, Porto, Portugal
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