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EA 2026 | Youth Startup Award - Nominations

As part of the Entrepreneurship Awards 2026, Unicorn Factory Lisboa, in partnership with NTT Data, is proud to present the 4th edition of the Youth Startup Award.

This award recognizes startups founded by young university students that stand out for their innovation and unique approach to solving a real market need.

📌 Who can be nominated?

• At least 50% of co-founders must be current or recent university students (enrolled in the 2024/25 or 2025/26 academic years).

• All eligible co-founders must be 30 years old or younger • Startups with innovative solutions, technology-driven, with a scalable business model

📅 Timeline

• Nominations: until September 18, 2026

• Applications: until September 23, 2026 • Award Ceremony: October 2026

💡 The winning startup will receive a €2.500 prize awarded by NTT Data, and visibility within Portugal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

🚀 By nominating a startup, you're helping us spotlight the young founders shaping Portugal's next generation of companies.