Find people who want to create
Look for motivation, a willingness to learn and commitment. With or without a job, with an initial idea or a project already underway.
People · Ideas · Place
Develop
entrepreneurs.
Every place has talent. Voo da Coruja helps discover it, develop skills and turn ideas into projects with a future.
Locally rooted entrepreneurship · First cycle proposed for 2027
Municipalities · Schools · Associations · Businesses · Entrepreneurs · Mentors · Community · Funders
A continuous journey.
From first ideas to next steps.
12months in the proposed cycle
≈15projects to support
11planned activities
Our vision
The next project could
start right beside us.
A professional skill, a local resource, a community need or a cultural idea can be the starting point. We want to connect people with opportunities and support the work needed to move forward.
Provide tools to move forward
Develop financial, digital, commercial and management skills tailored to each project's challenges.
Create local opportunities
Support projects that can generate activity, income and community connections, helping people build their lives locally.
From intention to action
An idea takes flight.
Step by step.
Meetings, training and mentoring are part of the same journey. Between stages, practical tasks and ongoing support help overcome obstacles.
Discover
Reach people through local contacts, schools, associations and open gatherings.
Structure
Define the problem, value proposition, target audience and next step for the idea.
Build skills
Work on the skills each person and project needs.
Test
Experiment, listen to potential users and assess costs and demand.
Connect
Connect with mentors, experts, partners and suitable funding opportunities.
Support
Review tasks, support implementation and track progress and results.
Many ways to begin
Talent goes beyond
a single field.
The journey welcomes individual and team projects, businesses and social or cultural initiatives. You do not need an established company to take the first step.
✳Culture and heritage
↟Tourism and nature
❋Forestry and agriculture
↗Commerce and services
⌘Technology and education
◎Social economy and community
“Do not wait for entrepreneurs to appear. Find people who want to create and support them in making it happen.”
First cycle · 2027 proposal
Moments that bring us together.
Work that keeps going.
Eleven activities are planned to sustain the journey throughout the year. The programme, dates and participation conditions will be announced once the pilot is defined.
Supporting around 15 projects is a proposed target. Business creation, employment and funding will be measured using actual results.
Cultural entrepreneurship
Culture
creates too.
creates too.
Memories, heritage, art and creative skills can lead to sustainable initiatives and new connections with the local area.
I have a cultural idea ↗Community and cooperation
Local roots.
Open horizons.
Voo da Coruja aims to connect creators, associations and community projects with partners and opportunities. Cooperation can open doors to new experiences and knowledge sharing.
Do I need a company?
No. The proposal includes people with or without a job, professionals, creators and association leaders. Motivation and commitment to the project will be central.
Can I register for the programme now?
The first cycle for 2027 is at the proposal stage. You can express interest by email. Registration and criteria will be announced once the pilot is defined.
Is funding guaranteed for my idea?
The journey includes support to identify opportunities and prepare applications. Funding depends on the conditions and decisions of each funding scheme.
Who runs Voo da Coruja?
It is a coruja-academy initiative to mobilise participants, build skills, support projects and present results in coordination with local resources.
The first step is a conversation
An idea.
A desire.
A starting point.
Want to develop a project? Represent an association, municipality or organisation interested in collaborating? Tell us what you have in mind.