Illustrator and ceramicist Ana Seixas was the first prize winner. Ana Seixas fun products bring childlike joy to anyone who likes special and unique objects. You can discover colorful ceramics and illustrated items at her store in Porto, in the online store or through resellers. Her products bring joy home or can be cheerful gifts!
SheDoes
Íris Mira was the second prize winner. SheDoes was born and grew during the program, a one-stop-shop for home repairs. Íris leads by example, with her skills in construction and careful work. She leads a team of women working for women, making her clients' homes a real safe haven, with a pleasant, careful and uncomplicated service.
Quinta Mourisca
Diana Falcão Costa was the third prize winner with her family project. Quinta Mourisca promotes links with the rural communities of Trás-os-Montes and combines tradition and innovation by selling products such as high-quality olive oil, vinegar with original flavors, and jams. You can get to know this paradise as a visitor to the local accommodation, or by taking advantage of the experiences and workshops on offer.
Language Lab
Kseniia Golubytska won the fourth prize. Language Lab is a language school that teaches Ukrainian to foreigners for individuals and companies. Kseniia settled in Portugal after the war broke out in Ukraine, and her school in Kiev became an online school. This transition was supported with mentoring during the program.
2nd edition
The Happy Gang
Maria João Baeta won first place. Her project The Happy Gang aims to change the world one educational toy at a time by developing children's individual and social capabilities through fun learning experiences.
Turtle Petals
Sandra Ruivo won second place. Turtle Petals creates sustainable and innovative solutions in the molding industry with the aim of replacing plastic made from petroleum. The product developed by Green Petals is a certified and compostable coffee capsule.
AMA - Aldeia da Parentalidade
Carla Rodrigues won third place. Aldeia da Parentalidade aims to empower parents by providing support to families from pregnancy to postpartum, through personalized, supportive and science-based care. This project is implemented on Terceira Island in the Azores.
1st edition
Behén
Joana Duarte won the first place. Béhen uses the concept of up-cycling to transform used materials and typical Portuguese embroideries into clothing that has appeared throughout the world and in international fashion shows.
Muka
Teresa Ferreira won the second place. Muka produces vegan cheese alternatives using nuts and artisanal and ancestral production techniques.
R-Coat
Ana Masiello won the third place. R-Coat is a fashion brand that reduces waste through a community base. The project transforms broken umbrellas - collected by the community and delivered at its own network of collection points - into unique, ethically handcrafted fashion pieces.
