Mentorship & AI‑Powered Software Incubation for Madeira’s Next‑Gen Builders
Madeira Friends** **— the island’s leading non-profit community where locals and internationals create, learn, and grow together — is launching the Madeira Friends Tech Lab this September 2025. This four-month program empowers students aged 16–22 to design, prototype, and launch AI-powered software, using real-world tools like LLM APIs, mobile frameworks, and modern development stacks.
“The presence of digital nomads and remote workers on the island allows for the sharing of new knowledge, skills, and opportunities. We’re here to make it happen.” — LuĂs Calado, Madeira Friends Co-Founder
“The presence of digital nomads and remote workers on the island allows for the sharing of new knowledge, skills, and opportunities. We’re here to make it happen.” — LuĂs Calado, Madeira Friends Co-Founder
Why Tech Lab?
Community is our foundation and our future. Tech Lab accelerates Madeira’s shift from a tourist destination into a vibrant innovation hub by turning bold ideas into working AI-native apps and tools that solve real problems.
What Makes Tech Lab Different đź’ˇ
What Makes Tech Lab Different đź’ˇ
- Real mentors, real shipping experience. Learn from founders, engineers, and operators who've built and scaled products, not just taught about them.
- AI-native from day one. Work directly with LLM APIs, modern mobile frameworks, and the same stacks used by startups today.
- Project-based, not lecture-based. Every workshop ships code. By Demo Day you have a working app, not a slide deck.
- Demo Day with real stakes. Pitch to founders, companies, and investors who can fund or hire you.
- Sponsor-backed tooling. Thanks to our sponsor Primio, an AI-powered Flutter app builder, selected participant gets full platform access to ship a native mobile app from idea to App Store.
Who Should Apply
We’re looking for creative, proactive minds who:
How to Apply 🌴
Accepted students will join weekly hands-on workshops, mentor check-ins, and present at a Demo Day in December, judged by founders, companies, and potential investors.
Apply now: https://madeirafriends.org/sign-up More info: tech@madeirafriends.org
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