School of Startups: Get Funded 2026
From funding fundamentals to later stages & exit strategies, our workshops will guide startups through every step of the investment journey
UPTEC's programme will teach you about all the phases of raising investment through a structured and all-encompassing approach. This intensive and practical workshop series is designed to help founders and startup teams navigate the fundraising journey—from early-stage prep to negotiating a successful exit.
Registrations are open to all entrepreneurs with projects capable of raising funding. Your startup's next step starts here!
Duration: February, April, May and July
Format: Hybrid (In-person at Fraunhofer Auditorium or online)
Language: English
Cost: Free
You can register for one or all of the workshops. If you complete the entire workshop cycle, you will receive a certificate of participation in the programme.
From funding fundamentals to later stages & exit strategies, our workshops will guide startups through every step of the investment journey
UPTEC's programme will teach you about all the phases of raising investment through a structured and all-encompassing approach. This intensive and practical workshop series is designed to help founders and startup teams navigate the fundraising journey—from early-stage prep to negotiating a successful exit.
Registrations are open to all entrepreneurs with projects capable of raising funding. Your startup's next step starts here!
Duration: February, April, May and July
Format: Hybrid (In-person at Fraunhofer Auditorium or online)
Language: English
Cost: Free
You can register for one or all of the workshops. If you complete the entire workshop cycle, you will receive a certificate of participation in the programme.
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- 91 dias 2 horas
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Localização
UPTEC Asprela I
n.º 455 Rua Alfredo Allen
#461 4200-135 Porto
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Agenda
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#2 How to Prepare an Investment Round - April 2
Getting investor-ready: materials, metrics, and strategy. Preparation of financial documents, pitch decks, data rooms, traction metrics, and legal readiness. Participants will learn what investors expect and how to build trust and credibility from the start.
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#3 Early Stage Investment Navigation - April 23
Understanding pre-seed, seed, and early VC rounds. Understading how early-stage funding works, who the key players are (angels, VCs, accelerators), how to approach them, and what terms and expectations are typically involved.
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#4 Anatomy and Negotiation of a TermSheet - May 28
Breaking down and negotiating term sheets. How to read, understand, and negotiate term sheets. Focus on key terms, potential pitfalls, investor rights, and how to protect founders’ interests.