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BEYOND THE EDGE OF INNOVATION

28-30 MARCH | TÉCNICO INNOVATION CENTER

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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.

POWERED BY:

+100 NEWS  +700 PARTICIPANTS  +50K IN PRIZES  +70 UNIVERSITIES  +150 PROJECTS  8 EDITIONS  +100 NEWS  +700 PARTICIPANTS  +50K IN PRIZES  +70 UNIVERSITIES  +150 PROJECTS  8 EDITIONS

FUEL YOUR CREATIVITY WITHOUT ANY LIMITS

TecStorm ensures every participant enjoys a completely cost-free experience.
The only limit is your imagination!

TRANSPORT
& ACOMMODATION

We've got your transportation covered, so all you need to do is bring your best ideas.

Food

We’ve got all the food you need to keep your energy up throughout the event!

TECHNICAL MATERIAL

Unleash your creativity! We’ll provide all the essential technical materials you need to bring your prototype to life.

PRIZES

Get rewarded for your brilliant ideas with exciting prizes, valuable knowledge, and incredible networking opportunities!

TIMELINE

REGISTRATIONS

11 NOV - 20 DEC

Sign up for the biggest university hackathon in Portugal! This is your chance to bring your ideas to life, develop innovative solutions, and make an impact in areas of societal importance. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity!
18 NOV - 20 DEC
18 NOV - 6 DEC
ROADSHOW

18 NOV - 6 DEC

The TecStorm team, along with some partners, is hitting the road, traveling across the country to bring the excitement of TecStorm to you. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the nation's largest hackathon and showcase your innovative spirit!

IDEATION

6 JAN - 2 FEB

After signing up, you'll connect with a wide network of mentors ready to guide you in refining and advancing your idea, right up to the point of submission. This is your opportunity to transform your vision into something real and impactful.
6 JAN - 2 FEB
8 FEBRUARY
SELECTION

8 FEBRUARY

After the Ideation phase, you’ll get to be part of an exciting online entrepreneurial event where the finalists will be revealed, and you’ll find out which projects will advance to the final round!

MENTORING

17 FEB - 14 MAR

One of TecStorm's greatest assets is the Mentorship program. Every team will receive guidance before and during the event from mentors with technical and strategic expertise, tailored to every need. This support ensures that you'll be able to push the boundaries of your innovation, making sure your project reaches its fullest potential!

TECHNICAL

MENTORING

Receive personalized technical mentoring and guidance to develop your idea. Work with experts to refine every detail, ensuring your project is fully optimized and ready to succeed.

STRATEGIC

MENTORING

Take part in mentoring sessions designed to help you refine and strengthen the conceptual and strategic elements of your project, bringing it to its fullest potential!

17 FEB - 14 MAR
28 - 30 MAR

FINAL

28 - 30 MAR

This is your final moment! It is time to finish and present your project to a crowd full of investors, industry leaders, and enthusiasts.

CATEGORIES 2025
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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
& DIGITAL INCLUSION
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DIGITAL ENERGY

& SMART REVOLUTION

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 INCLUSIVE SMART

MOBILITY FOR ALL

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SUSTAINABLE SMART

CONSTRUCTION

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HEALTHY AND GREEN LIVING

IN A DIGITAL WORLD

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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES
& DIGITAL INCLUSION
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DIGITAL ENERGY

& SMART REVOLUTION

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 INCLUSIVE SMART

MOBILITY FOR ALL

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SUSTAINABLE SMART

CONSTRUCTION

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HEALTHY AND GREEN LIVING

IN A DIGITAL WORLD

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PREVIOUS PROJECTS

GENH2

System that converts excess solar energy into clean, storable hydrogen, making energy independence possible and turning the sustainable revolution into a reality.

PARKZ

Leveraging cameras and AI, this innovative system provides real-time parking availability insights through a user-friendly mobile app. Designed for drivers, parking facilities, and city planners, it reduces congestion and identifies the need for additional parking spaces and EV chargers, enhancing urban infrastructure.

WATR

Company that emerged with the goal of reusing the water that is wasted at the beginning of a shower, as this is an essential resource on planet Earth.

SANTRI

The smart band used by the elderly to inform their loved ones.

TECHWRAP

A cutting-edge system featuring a smart bandage embedded with sensors, paired with an app to monitor the healing process of injuries in real time. This solution provides continuous updates, ensuring more efficient and effective recovery management.

TRIBES

An app designed to bring people together in groups, fostering new friendships and combating loneliness. It encourages meaningful group conversations and suggests face-to-face activities, helping users connect and build real-world relationships.

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TECSTORM '25

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PARTNERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

LOGISTICS PARTNERS

OFFICIAL EVENT PLATFORMS

RELIVE THE EXCITMENT
OF TECSTORM '24

Watch the aftermovie to see what made the last edition an unforgettable event!

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Link to Leaders

JUNITEC abre inscrições para hackathon universitário de 2025

A 8ª edição do TecStorm, que reuniu mais de 500 inscrições, avaliou 28 projetos e elegeu 8 finalistas nas quatro categorias a concurso. Conheça os vencedores.

ECO

TecStorm abre inscrições a estudantes com ideias inovadoras

As inscrições para a hackathon universitária estão abertas até 20 de dezembro e vai atribuir prémios, no valor total de 10 mil euros, para projetos inovadores de estudantes.

CurtoCircuito

TecStorm no CurtoCircuito

Em 8 anos, a competição já contou com 739 participantes e distribuiu mais de 50 000€ em prémios.
A competição tem o objetivo de incentivar o empreededorismo jovem e a promoção de ideias inovadoras.

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.

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TESTEMONIES

A minha experiência no Tecstorm foi extremamente enriquecedora. Pela primeira vez, tive a oportunidade de aprender sobre todo o processo de idealização de um produto, passando por cada uma das suas fases. Além disso, permitiu-me desenvolver novas competências e crescer a nível pessoal e profissional.

PEDRO CORREIA

TecStorm '24

Participar no Tecstorm foi uma experiência que envolveu noites num hostel de Lisboa, bitoques e muito trabalho em equipa! Ter a oportunidade de idealizar um projeto, de o desenvolver e apresentar junto de tantos outros colegas, mentores e jurados fez com que colocássemos à prova os nossos conhecimentos e a nossa veia mais empreendedora. Sem dúvida que é uma iniciativa excelente para todos aqueles que esperam uma competição desafiante e enriquecedora!

MARIA VALE

TecStorm '24

A participação no TecStorm nasceu de um grupo de amigos com o desejo de fazer a diferença. Desenvolvemos um sistema capaz de identificar um incêndio e alertar rapidamente, mesmo em condições adversas. Durante a demonstração, os telemóveis da audiência tocaram assim que um isqueiro foi aceso perto do dispositivo. Após tanto esforço dedicado, ficamos orgulhosos por o projeto ter sido reconhecido com o primeiro lugar.

FRANCISCO RENATO

TecStorm '24

Participar no Tecstorm ‘24 deu-me a oportunidade de transformar uma ideia, que surgiu num grupo de amigos, num projeto real! Nos meses em que trabalhámos na ideia, tivemos a oportunidade de receber feedback de mentores técnicos e estratégicos, o que foi essencial para podermos construir um projeto desafiante. A competição culminou com uma apresentação do nosso projeto perante um painel de representantes da área. Algo essencial, pois apontou não só os pontos fortes da nossa ideia, mas também áreas a melhorar. Foi uma experiência desafiadora, mas muito enriquecedora em termos de crescimento pessoal e profissional.

RITA RODRIGUES

TecStorm '24

Participar no TecStorm foi uma experiência transformadora. Pude desenvolver uma ideia inovadora com amigos, enfrentar desafios e crescer como empreendedor. A mentoria que recebemos foi essencial para refinar o nosso projeto e o networking com especialistas foi uma oportunidade incrível. Se queres desafiar-te, aprender e colaborar com mentes brilhantes, o TecStorm é o lugar certo.

EDUARDO MENDONÇA

TecStorm '23

O TecStorm foi uma experiência inesquecível, não só pelas incríveis formações, ideias e ambiente no geral, mas, acima de tudo, pela excecional equipa que tornou isto possível. Tudo correu às mil maravilhas, problemas ou questões eram imediatamente resolvidos e todo o programa se desenrolou de forma impecável.

DIOGO REPAS

TecStorm '23

FAQ'S

Lacking in project ideas?

Each category features a dedicated powerbank full of ideas on its respective page. Feel free to explore it by visiting thecategoriessection.

Unable to arrange transportation for the event?

All your transportation expenses will be covered for the final.

Missing the essential technical materials for your project?

All necessary technical materials will be provided.

Have no idea how to build a business model or pitch?

Our mentors will ensure you have the right tools to develop a pitch and a business mode.

Already worked on an idea that you would like to participate with in TecStorm?

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.

Are foreign students accepted in this competition?

Foreign participants are accepted on the condition that they have at least one Portuguese-speaking student on their team and are enrolled in a university in Portugal.

Don't have a team?

You can register individually, and we'll match you with a team later.

Don’t have accommodations for the final weekend?

We provide accommodation for all finalists who are not from the area.

Not an university student anymore?

You can still participate if you completed your university studies less than one year ago.

Do you happen to have more than one project idea?

You can participate with multiple projects, but only one will be selected.

How will the evaluation be conducted?

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.

Is it enough for just one member of the team to complete the registration?

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.

REGULATIONS

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