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Leading the innovation alongside:

What is APOLLO?

APOLLO is a 15-week startup acceleration program designed specifically for university students.

Mentorship

Tech Mentorship

Tech Mentorship

Guidance focused on product development, technology strategy, and technical scalability.

Business Mentorship

Business Mentorship

Ongoing support on product-market fit, customer development, and growth.

All of this with a total of:

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equity taken from your startup

APOLLO is powered by JUNITEC

Understand how JUNITEC created this unique incubation program.

1. What is JUNITEC?

JUNITEC is a technology-focused Junior Enterprise at Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal.

JUNITEC

It was founded in 1990 with the porpurse of offering students hands-on experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. Recently awarded Junior Enterprise of Europe in 2023 and 2025.

2. Department of Innovation

Although JUNITEC’s core business is technology consulting, it has a strong focus on Innovation!

Innovation

Every year JUNITEC launches its own internal startups and created APOLLO to accelerate other university startups. A ecosystem built by students, for students.

Applications are open!

Join the APOLLO program and take your startup to the next level.

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Applications are open from January 5 to February 6!

Save the date or you will miss the deadline!

Applications are open!

Registrations from 5th January – 6th February

This year expanding across Europe to accelerate AI and Dual-Application university startups.

Eligibility Criteria

Must operate in Artificial Intelligence or Dual Application

At least one co-founder must be a university student or have been enrolled within the last year

Apply by F6S forms