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The first Remote Week took place in May 2024, thanks to an agreement between Avila Spaces and the Fundão City Council. The aim? To promote and support investment, entrepreneurship, job creation and innovation initiatives, all within the framework of the Polynucleated Urban Incubator for Companies and Businesses (IUPEN).
Fundão is known for having one of the most developed technological ecosystems in the interior of the country, attracting companies such as IBM, Capgemini and Readiness IT. Remote Week not only promotes business contact, but also presents the region as a tourist destination, with displays of regional products, gastronomy and visits to historic villages.
In addition to business activities, Remote Week also offers a social and recreational approach. Participants will have the opportunity to get to know the local culture, sample typical cuisine and visit historic villages. These activities not only enrich the entrepreneurs’ experience, but also help to promote Fundão as an attractive tourist destination.
Carlos Gonçalves also highlights how this initiative aligns with Avila Spaces’ values, saying that the second Remote Week “fits clearly and strategically into both Avila’s social responsibility policy and ESG practices, especially the social pillar and the governance pillar”. By fostering contact between entrepreneurs and a less developed region, Avila Spaces contributes to reducing territorial asymmetries and to local economic development.
To kick off Remote Week 2025, A Praça, an incubator in Fundão, is hosting a workshop on entrepreneurship called “The Future is Sustainable. From ESG to CraftLab: Creating with Impact”. The event will take place on May 30 at 4 p.m. Registration is now open and can be done here!
