SEED

Lisbon City Council, within the scope of its powers and competencies in the social, educational and economic areas, develops projects and promotes programs that foster literacy and empower citizens, with a special focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The SEED project is an innovative initiative that awakens and boosts the entrepreneurial spirit among young people from grades 9 to 12, preparing them for the future by developing essential skills such as creativity, autonomy and teamwork. By bringing the school closer to the world of work, with a special focus on technological and creative areas, SEED transforms ideas into value for the community, promoting a more practical education in line with market demands.

SEED's six axes:

• Living Lab - Support for the development of an entrepreneurship lab at school;

• Exploring the ecosystem - Organizing study visits to inspiring companies and spaces, and activities with ecosystem partners in schools;

• Financial literacy - Practical sessions to reinforce essential financial knowledge;

• Support for the creation of projects - Guidance and support for students to develop and implement their ideas;

• Self-knowledge and aspirations - Activities to explore young people's skills and interests;

• Training experience - Immersion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem through practical experiences.

These actions are developed in cooperation with the project's partners, who contribute to the creation of dynamic activities inside and outside schools.

SEED partner network:

The success of the project is largely due to the collaboration of a vast network of partner initiatives and projects from Lisbon's entrepreneurial ecosystem:

• Build Up Labs;
• DECO | Associação de Defesa do Consumidor;
• FAB LAB | BIO LAB Lisboa;
• Future of Work;
• Gymnasium of the Entrepreneur;
• GIMM | Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine;
• ISCTE Business School;
• ISEG Lisbon School of Economics & Management;
• Junitec - Junior Companies of the Instituto Superior Técnico;
• LISPOLIS:
• Unicorn Factory Lisboa;
• TEC LABS - Innovation Center;
• Un-Hu;
• Lusíada University of Lisbon;
• Universidade Nova de Lisboa | Nova SBE (School of Business and Economics).

SEED's impact
The project began in the 2022/2023 academic year with a pilot edition that quickly stood out for its innovation and impact. The evaluation by students, teachers and partners has been extremely positive, consolidating SEED as an essential program for developing an entrepreneurial mindset in schools.

In the last three years, SEED has already had an impact:

• 17 schools in Lisbon
• 137 classes
• More than 3,400 students involved in multiple activities

European recognition
SEED was awarded the European Union's Seal of Good Practice by the URBACT program, in recognition of its impact in promoting youth entrepreneurship.

The SEED team continues to mobilize resources to expand the project, reach more schools and strengthen links with Lisbon's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Join us in this mission and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs! Watch the video and find out more.

More information: projeto.seed@cm-lisboa.pt

An initiative of Lisbon City Council, promoted by the Municipal Directorate of Economy and Innovation (DMEI), through the Department of Employment, Entrepreneurship and Companies (DEEE), with the collaboration of the Department of Education.