This is a pre-acceleration program that helps you transform your vision into a working prototype – and positions you for accelerators and investors.
The program combines hands-on workshops, expert mentorship, and intensive pitch practice, with a strong focus on prototype development. Sessions will be a mix of in-person meetups at Católica and online sessions, ensuring flexibility while fostering strong community connections among entrepreneurs.
FORWARD! is open to all students at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, no matter your field — Law, Medicine, Business, or beyond
Key Dates – Fall 2025 Edition
Applications open until October 5th
Sessions: October 11th, October 25th, November 8th, November 22th, December 6th
Demo Day: December 13th (TBC)
Who can apply? Teams of 3–4 people (priority given to pre-formed teams) Early-stage or exploratory ideas welcome! Perfect for those ready to validate hypotheses, test the market & prototype
Format: Hybrid
Kick-Off (October 11th) & Demo Day (December 13th) → In person @ Católica Lisbon Weekly Sessions → Online, Saturday afternoons (2:00PM –5:00 PM)
Commitment: ~3h per session + 2–4h weekly tasks (interviews, testing, prototyping). Fully compatible with work or study.
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK99T0RB6VX2HLEz-Ub_QKKwQzitAwjEfKo6aaxBXEK7LN7Q/viewform
More information about this Pre-Acceleration Program: https://forward-startup.com/
