Fundação da Juventude

What Fundação da Juventude does

Fundação da Juventude is a Portuguese private non-profit foundation of public interest (instituição privada, de interesse público, sem fins lucrativos), founded on September 25, 1989, and headquartered at Palácio das Artes in Porto, with a delegation in the Lisboa e Vale do Tejo region. The foundation's mission is to promote the integration of young people aged 15-30 into active and professional life through three pillars: employment and entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and science and technology, alongside citizenship and volunteering programs. It serves as a national intermediary between public funding sources (European structural funds, IEFP, IPDJ, regional 2030 programs) and Portuguese youth, schools, universities, and corporate partners, organizing national competitions and exhibitions (Concurso Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores, Concurso Nacional para Jovens Cientistas, Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores, Mostra Nacional de Ciência), running vocational training academies (Cursos de Aprendizagem, Youth Skills Academy, FJ Skills Academy, and a new AI literacy course), and operating internship programs (PEJENE since 1993, PE MAAT, StartUP Santander Jovem) along with startup incubation spaces (StartUP Juventude / NIDE - Ninhos de Empresas) accredited within the RNI national incubator network.

The foundation's core technology is a Moodle-based e-learning platform for course delivery; no proprietary AI/ML or software products are disclosed. Revenue is generated indirectly through co-financed projects from EU structural funds (Portugal 2020, COMPETE 2020, Norte 2030, Centro 2030, Alentejo 2030, Algarve 2030, Erasmus+), national public subsidies through IEFP and IPDJ, and corporate partnerships (EDP, Banco Santander Totta, Banco Português de Fomento, FCT, FLAD, Web Summit, UPTEC, ANJE). Training courses are 100% financed for eligible participants with monthly stipend benefits (Bolsa de Profissionalização up to €50.93/month, transport up to €76.39/month, accommodation up to €254.63/month). The foundation holds DGERT certification as a recognized vocational training provider and benefits from high-level institutional patronage (Alto Patrocínio do Presidente da República).

Customer-facing activity is structured around flagship events (Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores 2026 distributed over 30 prizes across four categories), internship placement channels, and direct training delivery at the Porto and Lisbon academies. Distribution is event-driven and partnership-mediated — there is no commercial sales motion or B2B SaaS GTM. Scale indicators include the IN:FORMAT program's stated target of training 18,000 children and youth across Centro, Alentejo, and Algarve regions, and the foundation's 35+ year operating history with a broad partner ecosystem spanning 20+ named public and private entities.

Name

Fundação da Juventude

Legal name

Fundação da Juventude

Website

https://fjuventude.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundação da Juventude is a Portuguese non-profit foundation founded in 1989, headquartered in Porto, that promotes youth employment, entrepreneurship, and vocational training for Portuguese youth aged 15-30 through national competitions, training academies, internship programs, and EU-funded projects, intermediating between public funding sources and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Vocational Training and Development Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Youth vocational training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Entrepreneurship competitions
• Youth internship placement
• Professional skill development

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. European and National Funding: As a non-profit foundation of public interest, Fundação da Juventude operates primarily through co-financed projects from European structural funds (Portugal 2020, COMPETE 2020, Fundo Social Europeu), national public subsidies, and partnerships with government entities such as IEFP, IPDJ, and regional development programs (Norte 2030, Centro 2030, Alentejo 2030, Algarve 2030).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundação da Juventude is a Portuguese non-profit foundation providing professional training, entrepreneurship competitions, internship programs, and youth incubation services aimed at young people aged 15 to 30. The foundation operates apprenticeship courses with professional certification, national competitions for young entrepreneurs and scientists, internship placement programs connecting youth with corporate employers, and a youth business incubator (StartUP Juventude). It is co-financed by the European Union and the Portuguese government.

Product overview

Fundação da Juventude operates as a non-profit private institution of public interest focused on youth development through three strategic pillars: Professional Training (Formação Profissional), Employment and Entrepreneurship (Emprego e Empreendedorismo), and Youth Support Programs. The organization functions as a portfolio of initiatives and programs rather than a unified software product. Key offerings include Courses de Aprendizagem (dual certification vocational training equivalent to 12th year and Level IV), the Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores (National Young Entrepreneurs Exhibition), the Concurso Nacional de Jovens Cientistas (National Young Scientists Competition), the Mostra Nacional de Ciência (National Science Exhibition), PEJENE internship programs, PE MAAT museum internship programs, StartUP Jeunesse business incubation spaces, and various vocational training academies (Academia de Formação Porto, Academia de Formação Lisboa). The organization also facilitates youth volunteering opportunities and international exchange projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StartUP Juventude: Incubation and co-working spaces for young entrepreneurs, including NIDE - Ninhos de Empresas, integrated into the RNI - Rede Nacional de Incubadoras.
• Academia de Formação
• Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores
• Mostra Nacional de Ciência
• PEJENE
• Espalha Talentos / Spread Talents
• IN:FORMAT
• InsideArte

Products and services

• Cursos de Aprendizagem Apprenticeship courses providing professional qualifications and on-the-job training for young people aged 15-30 in Portugal, combining classroom learning with workplace experience.
• Concurso Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores National competition recognizing and awarding young entrepreneurs in Portugal, operated with a formal jury led by Emídio Gomes.
• Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores National exhibition showcasing young entrepreneurs and their projects, complementary to the national young entrepreneurs competition.
• Mostra Nacional de Ciência National exhibition of young scientists and science projects, promoting scientific vocations among Portuguese youth.
• PEJENE Programa de Estágios Jovens Empresas - internship program placing young people in Portuguese companies for practical work experience.
• PE MAAT Programa de Estágios MAAT - internship program focused on the MAAT museum in Lisbon, offering young people hands-on experience in a cultural institution.
• StartUP Juventude Youth business incubation program supporting young entrepreneurs in developing and launching their business ideas, with mentorship and resources.
• IN:FORMAT Digital literacy training program equipping young people with information and digital skills relevant to the modern labor market.
• Espalha Talentos Program focused on spreading and showcasing young talent across Portugal through events and visibility initiatives.
• HoJE - Hackathon for Jobs and Entrepreneurship Hackathon-format event bringing young people together to develop solutions related to employment and entrepreneurship challenges.
• Voluntariado (Volunteering) Volunteer program engaging young people in community service projects, building civic engagement and soft skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 youth to be trained in digital and media literacy through IN:FORMAT program

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Câmara Municipal do PortocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 1989Co-promoter of major annual events including Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores and Mostra Nacional de Ciência. Long-standing municipal partnership for youth development initiatives in Porto.
• Agência Nacional Erasmus+ Juventude em AçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding and programmatic partner for international youth exchange and development projects. Supports major competitions with international experience prizes.
• Banco Português de FomentomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of social entrepreneurship category prize in Mostra Nacional de Jovens Empreendedores 2026. Provides funding and promotional support for youth entrepreneurship initiatives.
• EDPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPowers the technological entrepreneurship category prize. Long-term partner supporting national science and entrepreneurship competitions.
• Ciência VivacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Mostra Nacional de Ciência. National agency for scientific culture providing expertise and network for science education initiatives.
• IEFP - Instituto do Emprego e Formação ProfissionalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment employment agency partner supporting professional training programs and internship initiatives. Co-finances training courses and provides institutional backing.
• IPDJ - Instituto Português do Desporto e JuventudecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment youth institute partner providing funding and institutional support for national youth programs and competitions.
• UPTEC - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade do PortomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIncubation partner providing startup acceleration and mentorship prizes for winning entrepreneurs at national competitions.
• ANJE - Associação Nacional de Jovens EmpresáriosmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoung entrepreneurs association partner offering incubation and mentorship prizes for competition winners.
• MindPartnersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides psychological support plan for young entrepreneurs as part of the Support Partner initiative for competition winners.
• RNI - Rede Nacional de IncubadorasmajorTechnology or IntegrationNational incubator network under StartUP Portugal initiative. StartUP Juventud's Ninhos de Empresas are accredited members providing startup incubation services.
• Fundação EDP / MAAT MuseummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operator of PE MAAT internship program providing museum-based professional experience opportunities for higher education students.
• LusopontesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor powering the environmental sustainability entrepreneurship category prize.
• Web SummitmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational technology conference partner providing experience prizes and mentorship opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
• QSP SummitsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness summit partner offering experience prizes for competition winners.
• Century 21supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate company partner providing prizes and mentorship for young entrepreneurs.
• .PT - Associação DNS PortugalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNational domain registry providing free .pt domain, web hosting, and email services to all competition participants for one year.
• FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e TecnologiamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerScience foundation partner supporting national science competitions and providing grants for participating students.
• FLAD - Fundação Luso-Americana para o DesenvolvimentomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuso-American foundation partner supporting international science and entrepreneurship exchanges.
• DeltasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee company providing sponsorship and prizes for entrepreneurship events.
• BrisasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHighway concessionaire sponsor supporting youth entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Águas do PortosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal water company sponsor supporting Porto-based youth science and entrepreneurship events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FJuventude
• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacaojuventude
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacao-da-juventude
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacaodajuventude/?hl=pt

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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