Entrepreneurship and Spin-offs Office

The Entrepreneurship and Spin-off Office (ESO) At INESC TEC acts as a launchpad where research meets real-world opportunity. We empower bold ideas, accelerate innovation, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset across the entire research community — strengthening INESC TEC’s position as a driver of academic and technological entrepreneurship.

Vision

To become a dynamic catalyst for innovation and entrepreneurship within INESC TEC, inspiring researchers to transform scientific breakthroughs into solutions that shape industries, address global challenges, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Mission

Our mission is powered by a commitment to academic and technological entrepreneurship and driven by four strategic pillars:

1.    Cultivate an Innovation Mindset: Foster creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking across the INESC TEC community, encouraging researchers to explore new pathways and embrace opportunity.

2.    Accelerate Spin-off Creation: Provide hands-on support, expert guidance, and tailored resources to help turn early-stage ideas into high-impact spin-offs.

3.    Strengthen Strategic Collaboration: Build meaningful partnerships with industry, investors, and innovation ecosystems to create bridges that amplify opportunities and accelerate technology adoption.

4.    Drive Real-World Impact: Translate research excellence into market-ready solutions that generate economic, social, and environmental value.