Unicorn Factory Lisboa opened registrations for the Educator Innovation Program, a new program developed with the support of José de Mello and Sonae, aimed at teachers of all education levels — from primary to higher education — belonging to public, private, or international schools. The program will start on September 15 and aims to equip teachers with skills to integrate innovation in the classroom and stimulate an entrepreneurial mindset among students.
The first phase of the program consists of an in-person and practical training on September 15 and 16, which will take place at the Beato Innovation District and the AIHub. During this period, teachers will have access to knowledge about startup creation and development, including topics such as problem identification, solution development, use of artificial intelligence tools, rapid prototyping, and business model validation.
In the second phase, which extends throughout the entire school year, educators will participate in monthly follow-up and mentoring sessions in an online format. This ongoing support aims to facilitate the implementation of practical projects adapted to each school, such as creating entrepreneurship clubs or connecting students to mentors from the Unicorn Factory Lisboa ecosystem. Participants will also have access to a platform with guides and practical resources and will receive an official certification.
Gil Azevedo, executive director of Unicorn Factory Lisboa, highlighted that investing in innovation education is fundamental for the future of young people, creating a multiplier effect through teachers. This initiative is part of the organization's global strategy for promoting youth entrepreneurship, which in the last two years has involved more than 2,450 students and supported about two hundred entrepreneurial projects.
