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Accelerating the Decarbonization of Patient Care

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Accelerate your Startup

The Net Zero Acceleration Program is looking for startups that are developing technological solutions to promote the decarbonising of the health sector

Mentorship

Mentoring sessions with partners, experts, entrepreneurs and investors.

Market Validation

Market validation support accompanied by experts.

Community

Access to a community united by common values.

Workshops

Workshops with experts in sustainability and business.

Awards

Monetary prizes totaling 20,000 euros.

Startup Lisboa

Access to Startup Lisboa's network and support.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for sustainable technology solutions that decrease the carbon footprint of healthcare access and delivery.

Hospital Energy Efficiency

Energy solutions optimization, includes enhancing lighting, air conditioning, ventilation systems, and monitoring consumption;

Hospital waste and unused pharmaceuticals management through recycling and proper disposal methods to minimize environmental impact;

Renewable energy adoption in healthcare, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and cogeneration systems.

Sustainable Mobility in Healthcare

Sustainable transportation of patients, staff and medical items, such as electric vehicles, shared solutions and optimisation of logistics distribution;

Responsible procurement of medical products, goods and equipment, prioritising suppliers with sustainable practices and reducing waste.

Digitalisation and Connected Health

Promotion of electronic medical records plus telemedicine platforms usage and connection of health systems to reduce paper, travel and resource consumption;

Optimization of natural resources usage that minimise carbon emissions throughout the life cycle of medical equipment and health devices;

Early Patient Diagnostic Tools and Preventive Health and Improvement Health Tools - In order to avoid an increased flow of patients.

Take the first step toward accelerating your startup - it's free to apply!

Program timeline

29th September

Applications deadline

Early October

Jury session

25th & 26th October

Bootcamp

2nd November to 15th December

Programme

19th December

Demo Day

Mentors

Carla Brandão Pinto

Diagnostics & Innovation Lead @ AstraZeneca

Carlos Frederico Carvalho

Innovation and Business Excellence Director @ AstraZeneca

Filipa Bernardo

Head of Evidence Generation @ AstraZeneca

Gil Azevedo

Executive Director @ Startup Lisboa / Unicorn Factory Lisboa

João Nunes Rosado

Head of Incubation @ Startup Lisboa / Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Marta Miraldes

Head of Programs @ Startup Lisboa / Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Rosário André

Medical & Regulatory Affairs Director @ AstraZeneca

Tiago Baleizão

Respiratory & Immunology BU Director @ AstraZeneca

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is an innovation-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines in the areas of Oncology, Rare Diseases and Biopharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic, Respiratory and Immunological. It operates in more than 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of people worldwide. www.astrazeneca.com // www.astrazeneca.pt

About Startup Lisboa and Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Envisioned by the Lisbon City Council with the aim of expanding Lisbon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, from startups to scaleups, Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Startup Lisboa work as an engine for economic growth and a driving force for innovation, attracting talent, new projects and investment.

Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Startup Lisboa are a platform of programs and hubs, inspired by international best practices, which supports startups and scaleups in creating sound products and business models, developing efficient processes, and achieving sustained accelerated growth from Lisbon.

About Startup Lisboa and Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Envisioned by the Lisbon City Council with the aim of expanding Lisbon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, from startups to scaleups, Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Startup Lisboa work as an engine for economic growth and a driving force for innovation, attracting talent, new projects and investment.

Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Startup Lisboa are a platform of programs and hubs, inspired by international best practices, which supports startups and scaleups in creating sound products and business models, developing efficient processes, and achieving sustained accelerated growth from Lisbon.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at netzero@startuplisboa.com or check AstraZeneca's website.

Regulation

The program regulation can be found at here