The Rectorate of NOVA University Lisbon celebrated innovation once again this Wednesday, the 30th, by hosting the final of the NOVA Startup Competition 2025, an initiative that brought together nine finalist startups in an environment marked by innovation and a competitive spirit.
In total, 20 applications were submitted, demonstrating the growing dynamism of NOVA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The overall winner was GeoCura, comprised of Huseyin Cetinkaya, Mavis Olorunyomi, Fabiola Dodaj, and Shah Saud. The team had already won an award this year at ImpACT! Challenges and once again stood out for its innovative proposal and the potential impact of its project.
The competition’s jury was comprised of three leading experts in the innovation and investment sector: Inês de Macedo Santos (Armilar Venture Partners), Pedro Telhado (Olisipo Way), and Sofia Jacob Soares (Lisboa Innovation). They evaluated the projects based on criteria such as feasibility, degree of innovation, and growth potential.
With this distinction, GeoCura secured access to the STAGE Two program, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. This represents a unique opportunity for international recognition and investment from venture capital funds.