We invite PhD students from Unite! partner universities to participate in this 3-day training hosted by ULisboa in Lisbon. The programme aims to empower participants to build meaningful connections with the innovation
and industry ecosystem and to better understand how their research can create impact beyond academia.
Sessions include contributions from international trainers, industry professionals and PhD graduates working outside academia, combining practical CV and pitching training with real-world perspectives on innovation careers.
Dates: 14 – 16 July 2026 (lunch-to-lunch, WEST Time)
Location: Técnico ULisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais 1, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Target audience: PhD Students interested in learning how to improve their skills and pitch their innovation ideas beyond Academia.
Participants: 6 from ULisboa + 6 from Wrocław Tech + 1 from each non-Widening Unite! Universities + 4 from other Widening Universities.
Participation: Free of charge. Travel and accommodation covered following Unite!Widening rules.
Documents:
Timetable (PDF)
Flyer (PDF)