There are discoveries that change health today
and there are discoveries that transform the
health of tomorrow.
These, we call it Pharma Revolution.
Welcome to the Open
Innovation Competition
The Tecnimede Open Innovation Competition strives to enhance collaboration between Tecnimede and innovators in the field of pharmaceutical technologies, encompassing academic scientists, startups, and other biopharmaceutical companies.
100k€
Prize money in the amount of €100.000 in addition to business development services
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
What we are looking for
In 2026 the preferred Pharmaceutical technology fields targeted by the competition include:
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Drug Repurposing
- Biopharmaceutics
- Personalized Medicine
However, application in the following fields will also be accepted for the competition:
- Drug Development
- Formulation Development
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
APPLICATIONS
January 12th to
May 10th 2026
The award is open for applications from January 12th to May 10th 2026. The application form may be filled out in Portuguese or in English and is available in restrict applicant area.
The following documents are required in order to complete the application:
- Curriculum Vitae of the candidate(s) involved in the project (2 pages maximum each);
- Declaration that must include acceptance to participate in all events related with the award attribution, acceptance of the award application guidelines and disclosure of any financial support granted to the project (1);
- Declaration nominating the group representative signed by all candidates (1);
- Declaration form of the legal representative of the institute(s) or organization(s) where the work has been performed authorizing the submission of the project (1).
(1) Templates documents available in restrict applicant area.
How to apply?
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Application Submition
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Screening
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Selection
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Final Event
NEXT EVENT
Information Session
January 8th
11:00 GMT
Universidade de Coimbra
ABOUT THE AWARD
Prize money in the amount of €100.000 in addition to business development services
THE JURY
2026 Jury
Watch the highlights from the Tecnimede Open Innovation Competition 2026 Final
THE FINALISTS