1st edition of Sciencepreneurs awards three nano-tech startups

September 12, 2019


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Eight science-based Startups presented groundbreaking solutions to investors and evaluators at the Sciencepreneurs day, showcasing creative applications of Key Enabling Technologies.

ChemiTek, the team behind the development of a cleaning spray that enhances the efficiency of solar panels, was the winner of the Sciencepreneurs 1st Prize, benefiting from a €5K award.

Mag2clean, a startup that creates magnetic nanoparticles that attract and destroy water pollutants won the 2nd Prize, followed by Gripwise, a company dedicated to gamified tools for neurological screening.

The event, organized by INL and Startup Braga, was powered by the Compete 2020 Fuel Project, that, overall, attributed over €10K to the selected companies.