Organization · Incubator
TERINOV - Science and Technology Park
TERINOV is a collaborative innovation hub located on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, supporting technology-based entrepreneurship and research. It operates in former University of the Azores facilities and hosts over 80 companies and 7 scientific entities.
Overview
What TERINOV - Science and Technology Park does
What TERINOV - Science and Technology Park is
TERINOV is a collaborative innovation hub located on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal, supporting technology-based entrepreneurship and research. It operates in former University of the Azores facilities and hosts over 80 companies and 7 scientific entities.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2019
- Approximate age
- About 7 years
- Structured capabilities
- Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 16, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
TERINOV - Science and Technology Park as a program host
Program thesis
TERINOV is a Science and Technology Park located in the Azores, Portugal, established to enhance the local and regional business ecosystem by promoting technology-based entrepreneurship.
Focus narrative
TERINOV invests in innovative technology-based startups primarily in the sectors of agribusiness, cultural and creative industries, and information and communication technology. The organization aims to support the successful development of entrepreneurial projects through various incubation and business development programs.
Value and support
TERINOV offers several programs aimed at supporting startups, including an Incubation Program designed to accelerate the development of entrepreneurial projects, a Co-Work Program providing shared office space for startups, and a Business Development Program focusing on helping businesses grow and succeed.
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies and initiatives include BlastThink, Rúben Fonseca - Advogado, Azores Touch, I Made a Bug, Space Tailor, Biotech Synergy, Thius Europe, MESHANGRA, Senzu Labs, BABEL, Trash4Goods, AZUR3DLabs, Cell4food, WorldConcise Lda, Home of Saudade, Nieta Atelier, and Camel101.
Capability profile
TERINOV - Science and Technology Park as a community
Community overview
TERINOV is a Science and Technology Park located in the Azores, Portugal. It was established to enhance the local and regional business ecosystem by promoting technology-based entrepreneurship. The organization focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration among startups and established businesses.
Community focus
TERINOV invests in innovative technology-based startups primarily in the sectors of agribusiness, cultural and creative industries, and information and communication technology. The organization aims to support the successful development of entrepreneurial projects through various incubation and business development programs.
Member value
Members benefit from access to incubation programs, co-working spaces, and business development initiatives designed to accelerate the growth of their entrepreneurial projects.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Community activity
Events and activity
TERINOV hosts various events, including 'Hack to Emerge', focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, and 'Pitch Tank', a competition for startups to present their ideas.
Notable members
Notable portfolio companies include BlastThink, Rúben Fonseca - Advogado, Azores Touch, I Made a Bug, Space Tailor, Biotech Synergy, Thius Europe, MESHANGRA, Senzu Labs, BABEL, Trash4Goods, AZUR3DLabs, Cell4food, WorldConcise Lda, Home of Saudade, Nieta Atelier, and Camel101.
Common questions
What to know about TERINOV - Science and Technology Park
Upseed classifies TERINOV - Science and Technology Park under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes program host and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026
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