We bring youth determination closer to a better education.
We want to give young people the opportunity to open their horizons and create their own luck. We encourage them to step out of their comfort zone and learn more.
💡Step Up to Start Up is in the final stretch!!
🌟 The winner of Step Up 2025 was Trovador!
Congratulations to the Trovador team, the big winner of the 2nd edition of Step Up! 🎉
It was a journey filled with creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit, resulting in truly inspiring projects. But the adventure didn’t end there… The next challenge was Reforestation! 🌱🔥 Once again, the teams demonstrated their commitment to making a difference and contributing to a more sustainable future.
💡 The 3rd edition is in the final stretch!
Over the past 13 weeks, young entrepreneurs have dived into some of the most crucial topics in the business world.
The future is being built now! Join us for this third edition.
Graham Miller - Rodrigo Guimarães Chair at Nova SBE
Programs
Programs
The freedom to innovate starts
with the desire to learn. Join us!
Pre University
We plant the seed of learning and knowledge. We encourage young people to share it and to be fair to others.
University
Consolidate knowledge, open horizons, and get out of your comfort zone. Take advantage of luck, enjoy it, and share it.
More Horizons
Seek to make a difference, have the freedom to innovate and achieve more knowledge.
Our Legacy
Rodrigo Guimarães
(1962-2021)
“Young people should be able to open their horizons and take advantage of their luck.”
Rodrigo Guimarães was born in Lisbon, he was a successful businessman and a promoter of the need for a better education for Portuguese youth.
Entrepreneur par excellence who has always driven a culture based on innovation, resilience and constant improvement.
News
Contributing to achieving the 2030 target of the sustainable development goals.
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