Praia da Barra, Portugal
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Sistema de Apoio à co-criação de inovação, criatividade e empreendedorismo
This iniative is established together with Portuguese polytechnics, Portuguese government and Demola Global. By building a bridge between the decision-makers of today and tomorrow, we aim for improved and more democratized ability to react to changes as a society.
For Companies
Co-creation projects help you explore the future impacts and driving forces. You’ll understand the future requirements for your products or services and explore changes in consumer behavior. We’ll help you better communicate your future-proof business.
For Students
Get ready for the most exciting part of your studies. We work as a future radar for companies, NGOs & public sector organizations, tirelessly collecting insights from different phenomena and younger generation’s perspectives.
Goals and Impact of the Program
Futures Insights
Signals & trends for business renewal
New Skills
Empowering work-life related experience for students
New Learning Experience
Inspiring methods and frameworks for teachers
Collaboration
Bringing local and international companies closer to academia
Program Schedule
Spring term 2021
Autumn term 2021
Spring term 2022
Autumn term 2022
Spring term 2023
Autumn term 2023
July 20 – Oct 1
PHASE 1
Call-for-Partners
Building company partnerships to join the co-creation program. Designing case topics with participating companies.
Oct 25 – Dec 17
PHASE 2
Co-Creation Projects
Implementing co-creation projects in cooperation with students and companies.
Dec 13 – Jan 11
PHASE 3
Evaluation of Results
Evaluating project-specific results with regional polytechnics and partner organizations.
Jan 2022
PHASE 4
Term finalization
Finalizing the autumn term. Reflecting on the experience and program outcomes. Preparations for the spring term 2022.
Program Partners
Partnering higher education institutions of the program in Portugal
IP Coimbra
Coimbra
Program Coordinator (COMPETE)
Sara Proença
sproenca@ipc.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
António Guilherme da Cruz Duarte Leal
antonio@esec.pt
IP Porto
Porto
Program Coordinator
Teresa Pereira
mtp@isep.ipp.pt
IP Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo
Program Coordinator
Teresa Gonçalves
teresag@ese.ipvc.pt
IP Beja
Beja
Program Coordinator
Fernando José Calado e Silva Nunes Teixeira
fernando.teixeira@ipbeja.pt
IP Bragança
Bragança
Program Coordinator
Vera Ferro Lebres
vferrolebres@ipb.pt
IP Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco
Program Coordinator
Luís Farinha
luis.farinha@ipcb.pt
IP Cávado and Ave
Cávado and Ave
Program Coordinator
António Moreira
amoreira@ipca.pt
IP Guarda
Guarda
Program Coordinator (COMPETE)
Teresa Paiva
tpaiva@ipg.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
Natália Gomes
ngomes@ipg.pt
IP Leiria
Leiria
Program Coordinator
Susana Rodrigues
susana.rodrigues@ipleiria.pt
IP Portalegre
Portalegre
Program Coordinator
Joaquim Mourato
amourato@ipportalegre.pt
IP Santarém
Santarém
Program Coordinator
João Samartinho
samartinho@esg.ipsantarem.pt
IP Tomar
Tomar
Program Coordinators (COMPETE)
Olinda Sequeira
olinda.sequeira@ipt.pt
Dina Mateus
dinamateus@ipt.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
Célio Gonçalo Marques
CelioMarques@ipt.pt
IP Viseu
Viseu
Program Coordinator (COMPETE)
Rosina Fernandes
rosina@esev.ipv.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
Susana Amante
susanamante@estgv.ipv.pt
Coordination
Administration and program coordination
Vera Ferro Lebres
vferrolebres@ipb.pt
Susana Rodrigues
susana.rodrigues@ipleiria.pt
Heini-Marja Rintaniemi
heikku@demola.net
This initiative is resourced by POCH and COMPETE support and investments by the polytechnics and Demola Global.
