THE BIGGEST UNIVERSITY
HACKATHON IN PORTUGAL
Unleashing Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a Better Future
TecStorm is the largest university-level technology competition in Portugal, combining technology and entrepreneurship to create a more promising future. We inspire, foster, and give a voice to ideas with the potential of transforming our society.
+130 NEWS +800 PARTICIPANTS +60K IN PRIZES +70 UNIVERSITIES +180 PROJECTS 9 EDITIONS +130 NEWS +800 PARTICIPANTS +60K IN PRIZES +70 UNIVERSITIES +180 PROJECTS 9 EDITIONS
FUEL YOUR CREATIVITY WITHOUT ANY LIMITS
TecStorm ensures every participant enjoys a completely cost-free experience.
The only limit is your imagination!
RELIVE THE LAST EDITION'S
EXCITEMENT
TIMELINE
11 NOV - 20 DEC
18 NOV - 6 DEC
IDEATION
6 JAN - 2 FEB
8 FEBRUARY
MENTORING
17 FEB - 14 MAR
FINAL
28 - 30 MAR
CATEGORIES 2025
PREVIOUS PROJECTS

TREINAI

PARKZ

WATTSBETTER

SANTRI

TECHWRAP

SHOPWISE
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JUNITEC
JUNITEC is the Junior Enterprise of Instituto Superior Técnico.
Our mission is to connect academic knowledge and the professional world, enabling students to apply their skills in real-world projects while fostering technological and entrepreneurial innovation.


FAQ'S
Each category features a dedicated powerbank full of ideas on its respective page. Feel free to explore it by visiting thecategoriessection.
All transportation expenses will be covered for participants requiring travel from mainland Portugal. For all other participants, we will contribute up to €40 towards their travel expenses.
All necessary technical materials will be provided.
Our mentors will ensure you have the right tools to develop a pitch and a business mode.
You can onboard with a project that is already in progress but not yet completed. The project's progress will be one of the key factors evaluated.
For more information, you can consult our regulations below.
Foreign participants are accepted without restrictions, all students are welcome to participate.
No, it is not required. Teams may choose to present their pitch either in Portuguese or in English.
You can register individually, and we'll match you with a team later.
We provide accommodation for all finalists who are not from the area.
You can still participate if you completed your university studies less than one year ago.
You can participate with multiple projects, but only one will be selected.
The evaluation will be ongoing and will consider various factors, such as progress during the competition, the prototype, a pitch, and a business model that will be presented to a jury panel.
No, the registration is individual, so each member of your team must register. Later, on the official platform, you will have the opportunity to form groups as you wish.
No, it is not required. During TecStorm, teams develop projects across multiple fields, and we will provide the mentorship they need throughout the process.