The Lisbon MBA launches an Entrepreneurship Hub with Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Startup News Europe - The Lisbon MBA launched an Entrepreneurship Hub with MIT Sloan and Unicorn Factory Lisboa. Here is what is The Lisbon MBA Entrepreneurship Hub:
What is The Lisbon MBA Entrepreneurship Hub?
The Lisbon MBA is a programme that allows students to turn ideas into business ventures through its Entrepreneurship Hub. The MBA is a collaboration between The Lisbon MBA Católica and Nova business schools in collaboration with MIT Sloan and the Unicorn Factory Lisboa.
The Lisbon MBA is a venture-building component of the International MBA that helps students transform entrepreneurial ideas into viable startups. The MBA´s startup component includes 33 hours of venture-building classes and 66 hours of mentoring, guided by experts and experienced entrepreneurs, to develop their business models and prepare their ventures for growth over a period of two months and is followed by a Pitch Competition that awards a place in the Unicorn Factory Lisboa Incubation Program.
This year´s Lisbon MBA Entrepreneurship program culminated in a Pitch Competition, where Nataliia, founder of Soverna, was awarded the first prize and earned a place in the Unicorn Factory Lisboa Incubation Program.
In September 2026, The Lisbon MBA Entrepreneurship Hub welcomed five outstanding partner companies for their Connect with the Industry 2026 first session, namely Bain & Company, BNP Paribas, Mastercard, Orica, and Savills.
This initiative, part of the Career Management Center plan, is a very meaningful moment in the Lisbon MBA journey. It creates a dedicated space where organizations committed to recruiting MBA talent engage directly with International MBA program students, share their culture and strategic priorities, and discuss the skills and mindsets they value in future leaders. Company representatives from HR and business areas join MBA students for pitch rounds, talent‑table rotations, and open networking, creating an environment rich in insights, candid conversations, and real opportunities.
