Get Funded 2026
Workshops
Get Funded is an entirely free investment academy designed to guide startup founders through every stage of the fundraising journey. This intensive and structured workshop series covers everything from when and how to raise capital to negotiating a successful exit.
Across five dedicated sessions, participants will gain essential knowledge and practical strategies to secure investment and scale their startups effectively.
Benefits
Structured journey through all stages of startup fundraising
Hands-on workshops led by experts
Roundtable discussions with experienced founders and investors
Networking opportunities with peers, investors, and partners
Certificate of participation for the full workshop cycle
WHO CAN APPLY
Entrepreneurs with projects that have the potential to raise funding.
DURATION
February, March, April, May and July 2026
LANGUAGE
English
FORMAT
Hybrid
LOCATION
Fraunhofer Auditorium + Online
Attend individual sessions or complete the full cycle.
WORKSHOPS
AVAILABLE
APPLY NOWFeb 26
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11-13h
Funding Fundamentals
Mar 19
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11-13h
Preparing for an Investment Round
Apr 23
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11-13h
Early-Stage Investment Navigation
May 28
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11-13h
Term Sheet Negotiation
Jul 2
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11-13h
Later-Stage & Exit Strategy
Experts
During the Get Funded workshop cycle, participants will get to hear from experienced speakers and connect with founders who will share key insights from their own investment journeys.
Sofia Santos
Faber Ventures
Diana Oliveira
Pfx Biotech
José Francisco Valente
Azitek
Maria Morais
Circklo
SUPPORTED by
Fraunhofer Portugal’s mission is to develop and deliver applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprises, while providing a wide benefit to society. Located at UPTEC, the Fraunhofer Portugal Research Center for Assistive Information and Communication Solutions – AICOS was created in 2009, through a partnership between the Fraunhofer Society (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft), the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the University of Porto.
