On October 14, 2026, starting at 12:00 (CET), the second online event of the ARIES Incubator entrepreneurship series will be held on the topic “Building International Innovation Ecosystems: The Lusophone Example”.
The event is organized by the Academijata za prettprijemnistvo at ARIES Incubator and the Polytechnic University of Santarem, and is intended for all students, researchers, academics, as well as representatives of startups, innovation hubs and companies that are part of the ACE²-EU community.
What will you learn from the session?
Through a panel discussion and practical examples from the international RIAL network (which connects Europe, Africa and Latin America), participants will have the opportunity to learn:
- How universities can be a bridge between local communities, innovation ecosystems and international networks;
- How international academic cooperation through entrepreneurship translates into real economic and social development of regions;
- Practical lessons on how academia, the business sector and public institutions can together create value beyond university campuses.
Speakers at the event:
- Tiago Cardoso — CEO of NGUZU;
- Paula Barros — CEO of NGUZU;
- Rogério Palmeiro — Polytechnic University of Santarém / RIAL Network.
Call for participation
We invite all interested students, young innovators, teaching staff and ecosystem partners to join the discussion and gain new perspectives on international networking and entrepreneurship.
- Date and time: October 14, 2026, 12:00 CET
- Format: Online panel discussion
- Access link (MS Teams): https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/319744070839572?p=xrfK6j1xjGUJB6xnWS
For additional information about the program, please contact: info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro.
