The Innovation Bridge: Connecting Universities, Startups and Society

Talks

Opening Summit Speech
Linda Pereira (Ambassador, World Talents); Tatiana Teixeira; Ricardo Barroca
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All Your Business on One Platform: Odoo Workshop
Vasco Rodrigues (Corvanis)
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From Local Roots to Global Impact: The Power of Tech Parks
Jessica Costa (AlgarveSTP), Nuno Augusto (TEC PARQUES)
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Now or Never: Can the Algarve Build Its Innovation Future?
Joaquim Nascimento (Algarve Evolution) & Aquiles Marreiros (CCDR-Algarve)
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From Local to Viral: The Unexpected Entrepreneur
Avlis Otreb
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Road2Summit Roadshow Prizes
Rita Gonçalves and Isabella Puga (ANJE Algarve)
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The Future of Wealth: Education, Technology & Strategic Vision
Igor Klyushnev (Klyushnev Invest Academy, Freedom Holding Corp.), Luís Rasquilha (INOVA Ecosystem)
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Women of Impact: Community-Driven Leadership
With Linda Pereira (Women in Tech) moderating, joined by Agatha Bulha (JB Law Office), Penelope Gonçalves (local.foundation), and Marta Aragão (METIME)
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Build Your Future, Don't Just Talk About It
Lenz Gschwendtner (local.foundation)
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Startup Pitch Showcase 2025
STARTUPS: Isabel Carapeta (Simplifyer), Vitaly Rimmer (Svaito AI Solutions), Márcio Moreira (Bio1OneHealth), Marta Lima (NXW: Nutrition from Water), Sérgio Menezes Pina (AuroraMed), Sunamita Borges da Costa (QXote), Francisco Barroca - (SkillYay) | LEADS: Dave Williams & Jens Palsma, MENTORS & JUDGES: Laurent Horowitz, Sven Olof Kulldorf, Damarys Zampini, Isabel Pereira, Dasha Kichuk
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Fireside chat Innovative Ecosystem

Location: Main Stage - 11/6/25, 10:45 AM - 11/6/25, 11:00 AM (Europe/Lisbon) (15 minutes)

Hugo Barros (CRIA - University of the Algarve), Pedro Saraiva (TAGUSVALLEY)

This session explores how universities, research centers, and startups can join forces to drive real-world innovation. UAlg-CRIA and TAGUSVALLEY share best practices and success stories on turning academic knowledge into market-ready solutions, bridging science, entrepreneurship, and society for sustainable regional growth.

Hugo Filipe Barros

Economista, coordena o CRIA desde 2011. Pós-graduado e doutorando, atua em inovação, empreendedorismo e parques tecnológicos.

Pedro Saraiva

Diretor executivo do TAGUSVALLEY desde 2010, com 30 anos em gestão de políticas públicas e promoção do empreendedorismo.