Why TEKNE?
Tenerife Knowledge Entrepreneurship is the ideal program to transform
initiatives in successful companies with more than €64,000 in support resources.
Customized training
Specialized mentoring
Legal and marketing advice
Communication and dissemination
Who can participate?
Aimed at the entire university community and the alumni group
Teaching and Research Staff and Technical, Management and Administration and Services Staff of the ULL
Undergraduate, master's, doctoral students and alumni of the ULL
People who graduated from ULL
People who, while not being part of the ULL university community, are part of a team led by one of the above profiles
Schedule
Key activities and dates of the program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have any further questions, please contact ebc@fg.ull.es
TEKNE, Tenerife Knowledge Entrepreneurship, is a program designed to support entrepreneurial initiatives based on knowledge generated at the University of La Laguna. We offer training, mentoring, specialized advice, and communication support to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Teaching and Research Staff of the ULL.
Administrative and Service Staff, undergraduate, master's, doctoral students and ULL alumni.
People from outside the ULL working in teams with members of the ULL.
People who graduated from ULL
Up to a maximum of 15 initiatives will be selected.
Initiatives with the potential to become knowledge-based companies are eligible. These initiatives may be based on research results and/or other knowledge generated within the University of La Laguna (ULL). The goal is to transfer and leverage this knowledge through the creation of innovative Knowledge-Based Companies (KBCs).
The total support package for all initiatives is valued at €64,000. This package includes:
Specialized training.
Mentoring in key areas.
Legal and marketing advice.
Support in communication and dissemination.
Support in attending events of interest
You must submit your application in the call for initiatives, which you can find at This section.
Application submission period begins: The day after the publication of the call for applications in the BOULL.
Application deadline: 30 calendar days after publication.
Resolution of the call for applications: Maximum two months after the registration deadline.
The selection process includes:
Initial evaluation of applications.
Interviews and project presentations.
Provisional selection of initiatives.
Period for submitting allegations
Final selection and notification.
You can submit as many applications as you wish, either individually or as a team.
The initiatives are evaluated based on:
Suitability of the value proposition (10 points)
Innovation and technology (15 points)
Market and business model (10 points)
Promoting team (10 points)
Interview (5 points)
Yes, the TEKNE program grants are compatible with other subsidies or awards from public or private institutions.
Yes, provided they are based on knowledge generated at ULL and meet the other requirements of the call.
The confidentiality of all submitted initiatives is guaranteed. During the evaluation process, all information will be treated confidentially, and only the technical team and the evaluation committee will have access to it. Furthermore, only selected initiatives will be publicized, and only with the consent of the participants, ensuring that sensitive and strategic details remain protected.
You can contact us through the contact form on our website, send us an email, or call us at the phone number provided in the section on contact.
Application submission period begins: September 18, 2024
Application deadline: October 17, 2024
Resolution of the call for applications: Maximum two months after the registration closes
Don't miss this opportunity
TEKNE offers you the boost and support you need
to turn your know-how into a successful company
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