STAGE TWO

Stage Two is the first pan-European competition dedicated to showcasing the best emerging start-ups from leading European universities. Backed by a strong network of university entrepreneurship centres, Stage Two brings together years of experience at the intersection of research and business, helping founders transform academic ideas into scalable ventures. The initiative is designed to connect entrepreneurs across borders and facilitate access to international markets, talent, and investment opportunities.

When: 21–23 October 2026
Where: Berlin, Germany

Through the NOVA START-UP Competition, NOVA University Lisbon will select an early-stage start-up that will have the opportunity to represent NOVA at an international level, competing alongside teams from top universities across Europe in front of leading investors and industry experts.

If you are ready to take your idea to the next level and represent NOVA on an international stage, apply to the NOVA START-UP Competition by 14 July 2026, at 23:59.

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