The event aimed to promote knowledge of the territory, its economic and business potential, and opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation among the new ESCE students. The President of the Municipal Council, Olegário Gonçalves, and the Councilor for Education, Marlene Barros, were present at the reception and closing.
The councilors highlighted the municipality's economic dynamism, with several expanding business parks, and expressed their hope that the experience in Arcos de Valdevez would broaden horizons and spark interest in new challenges. They wished the students an excellent academic year.
The program included presentations and visits to INCUBO and CiTIN, the Leaders For The Future project, talks with former students, teambuilding activities with Rugby dos Arcos, and the ESCE MAV Sunset Party. Participants visited local companies and presented work developed from these visits, as well as a visit to the Centro Ciência Viva – Oficinas de Criatividade Himalaya.
The initiative sought to encourage students in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation, promoting skills development and integration into the academic community. The Municipality of Arcos de Valdevez partnered with the event, providing direct contact with the municipality's business, economic, and scientific reality.
