Fostering entrepreneurship since 2011.
Nova Startup Club is a student-run organization within Nova School of Business and Economics. Our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and the startup world for our members, our partners and the Lisbon ecosystem at large.
From a small student initiative to a 500+ alumni network.
What started in 2011 as a handful of curious students wanting to bring the startup world closer to Nova SBE has grown into one of the most active student clubs in Portugal, with a community that spans founders, operators, investors and builders across Europe.
We connect our members with innovative startups, creating opportunities for collaboration and inspiration. We encourage critical and creative thinking, and we nurture the entrepreneurial mindset within our community both on campus and across the Lisbon startup ecosystem.
Our values
Curiosity
We chase questions before answers and treat every conversation as a chance to learn.
Ownership
Members lead real projects with real consequences and real impact.
Generosity
From alumni mentorship to peer feedback, we give back as much as we get.
Ambition
We aim high and surround ourselves with people who push us higher.
Meet João Villar, one of our founders. 🚀
Listen to what inspired João to create Nova Startup Club and how it's shaping the startup community at Nova.
He shares some real advice every future entrepreneur should hear.