HUB-IN Lisbon
HUB-IN Lisboa is part of a consortium of eight European cities:
Lisbon, Belfast, Brasov, Genoa, Angoulême, Nicosia, Slovenska Bistrica and Utrecht
In collaboration with a network of international organizations, companies and universities, it promotes innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Historic Urban Areas.
Actions being implemented to create the HUB
Encouraging the creation of a network of entrepreneurs that includes showcasing the activities and products that already exist in the area
Supporting the creation of new products with an impact by promoting an acceleration program.
Promoting the development of climate-neutral neighborhoods through the "sprout tank".
These actions aim to strengthen the community, preserve heritage and promote a more creative and sustainable Colina do Castelo.
Acceleration program
The acceleration program for new businesses is one of the ways in which we intend to implement a positive change in the territory. With the aim of providing support for the creation and development of innovative, creative and sustainable projects, we are committed to being a driving force for transformation in the local economy.
Innovation program against food waste in Lisbon
Lisbon City Council is looking for creative minds to develop solutions against food waste, focused on Colina do Castelo and its business fabric (with a strong presence of tourist restaurants, coffees and local tourism).
Recipients: bachelor's and master's degree students from courses related to these areas of activity, such as marketing and communication, materials engineering, nutrition, agronomy, tourism, design, biotechnology, among others.
The program offers 2 months to work on real challenges in the city, with access to mentoring and contact with the sustainability ecosystem in the city (companies in the food sector, NGOs, the City Council...). The aim is to explore innovative ideas and get them into prototype form, to be presented to stakeholders in the city.
Discover your potential: develop skills with specialized mentors and training that will help you get any project off the ground;
Create a network of positive impact: join a community passionate about innovation and sustainability;
Access prototyping tools: take advantage of the equipment and expertise at FabLab and BioLab;
Education and awareness-raising in the fight against waste: training stakeholders (restaurants, end consumers, etc.) to reduce waste and promote circularity, with solutions adapted to the context.
Reusing food waste: Developing products, biomaterials, biofuels and fertilizers from materials not consumed in the area, making the most of them economically; creating new opportunities in sectors such as composting or recycling.
Packaging: Creating products or materials with added value from non-recyclable packaging; creating innovative and sustainable packaging.
For 2.5 months, teams of students develop ideas and create the first prototypes with access to:
- Training program
- Mentors
- FabLab/BioLab Lisboa - prototyping laboratory
The best solutions will be presented to the main institutional and business stakeholders involved in food waste management in the city (representatives of the Lisbon City Council, companies, among others).
Applications until September 27th
Teams of up to 4 people mentioning the challenge they intend to solve.
Invitation to participate - September 30
The first 40 participants, spread over the 3 challenges, are invited to take part in the program.
Ideation day - October 3rd
A full day where students, experts and the community come together for inspiration with success stories and best practices, networking and more sustained development of their ideas.
Development and prototyping - October 8 to December 7
Development and prototyping of the solution in 2 months, with:
- Training sessions
- Weekly mentoring
- Access to FabLab and/or Biolab
Demo Day - December 10th
Presentation of projects to city stakeholders and celebration.
Contact
If you would like to know more about this project, don't hesitate to contact us at hubinlisboa@cm-lisboa.pt or via our social networks.