The 2nd Businet International Startup Competition 2025, hosted by ISLA Gaia, is an intensive, multicultural entrepreneurial challenge that brings together students, startups, and scaleups from across Europe. Through a dynamic blend of online preparation and a week-long in-person program in Vila Nova de Gaia, participants engage in hands-on workshops, expert mentoring, and real-world business challenges. The event fosters innovation, collaboration, and international networking, culminating in a high-impact Dragons Den pitch competition. By combining digital skills, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural communication, it equips participants to transform ideas into scalable business ventures in the global market.

- Students, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in startups and innovation; - Early-stage startups and scaleups aiming for international growth.

- Develop entrepreneurial, innovation, and digital skills through hands-on workshops and mentoring; - Foster creativity, teamwork, and sustainable strategies aligned with EU priorities; - Strengthen cross-cultural collaboration and communication; - Apply learning to real business challenges with international impact; - Prepare participants for high-level business pitching.

- Creation of own business; - Creativity and innovation management; - Management of entrepreneurship promotion programs.

Evaluating Methodology: Project development (Business model design) - 50% Pitch session - 50%