University of Lisbon present at Web Summit focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship

Institution stands out with 1st place in Entrepreneurial Universities Ranking and participation in international events.

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The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) is participating for the second consecutive year in the Web Summit, an event taking place between November 10th and 12th, showcasing the talent and technology developed in its classrooms and laboratories.

ULisboa's presence at the Web Summit aims to showcase projects and entrepreneurial initiatives from its various Schools and units, such as the Faculty of Architecture, Fine Arts, Sciences, Letters, Psychology, the Higher Agronomy Institute, and the ULisboa Incubator. Técnico ULisboa will be present in Pavilion 2 of the event.
The university stands out as the number 1 in entrepreneurship in Portugal, according to the 2025 Entrepreneurial Universities Ranking by Startup Portugal. This recognition is based on results with global impact, with over 1,000 alumni founding startups and an accumulated business value exceeding 30 billion euros across 36 countries. ULisboa's ecosystem has given rise to four national unicorns: OutSystems, TEKEVER, Talkdesk, and Anchorage Digital.
Internationally, ULisboa has achieved the 32nd European position in the European Spinouts Report by Dealroom.co and ranks in the Top 3 in Europe for value created by spinouts in the Robotics field.
On November 10th, the university is also hosting the 2nd edition of UniVerse – Academia Empreendedora, at the Congress Centre of Pavilion of Portugal. The event brings together nine Portuguese Higher Education Institutions and will cover innovation, science, and digital culture, including a Pitch Competition, a Demo & Exhibition area, and networking opportunities.
Based on information from the official source: Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa (23/10/2026)