Startup Portugal

🗓️ On February 25th and 26th, Startup Portugal, represented by our One Stop Shop team, will be at FJC Porto de Emprego, the largest student-organized job fair in Portugal! 🚀 This event is widely recognized as the biggest and most influential student-led recruitment fair in the country, bringing together top companies like Sonae, Deloitte, Banco de Portugal, Santander, CUF and many others, all in one place. 👉 Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gd8WDzY

✈️ From February 23 to 26, as part of our #BusinessAbroad program, Startup Portugal and Lisboa Innovation are taking 17 Portuguese startups to Doha for the second edition of Web Summit Qatar! 🇵🇹 Representing Portugal’s thriving startup scene, our delegation includes Katchit Studio, TruMarket Blockchain (SWG 2024), SocialTalk, NEVARO, Greenment , SentiVue, DareData, ZeroPact, CRIAM, Zharta, Halo AI, #Wizden, Intuitivo, Smartgolfcourses, CyberX, TheSumMeet, and MINVE. 💡 On February 25, our Senior Project Manager Francisco Poças will participate in a masterclass on “Meet the Portugal and Lisbon Entrepreneurial Ecosystems” – a must-attend session for anyone looking to learn more about our ecosystem. 👉 Discover more about our delegation and presence in Doha here: https://lnkd.in/dcNKWKb8

🇸🇪 For the first time ever, a Portuguese delegation is heading to TECHARENA. Supported by Startup Portugal’s Business Abroad program, six promising startups will take the stage at the biggest tech event in the Scandinavian region, seizing the opportunity to connect with investors, partners, and founders while exploring new markets. 🤩 Meet our delegation: SIDIS® Data Platform, Bamble, The Next, MINVE, Weiver, and FollowUp Global – we can’t wait to see them in action! 🎤 Also, don’t miss our Executive Director, Antonio Dias Martins, as he takes the Focus Stage on February 20th from 10:35 to 11:05 AM for a talk on "International Tech Ecosystems – The Formula for Success." 👉 Learn more about our delegation here: https://lnkd.in/dwXNZt3d

More speakers confirmed 💪 We’re excited to announce that these outstanding leaders will be joining #SIMCONF2025 to share their insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment: 🔹 Cristina Fonseca – General Partner of Indico Capital Partners 🔹 Inês Santos Silva – Co-founder of Portuguese Women in Tech 🔹 Carolin Wais, Partner of Plug and Play Tech Center 🔹 Mário Tarouca 🔷 – Co-founder & COO of Framedrop.ai Join us at Alfândega do Porto on May 8-9 for two days of inspiring talks, powerful networking, and the latest trends shaping the future! 🎟️ Reserve your spot now at simconf.com and don't forget to follow SIM Conference!

🚀 Kickstart Your Startup with the Right Incubator! 🇵🇹 Incubation can be the boost you need to thrive! Whether you're looking for mentorship, workspace, or a strong support network, finding the right incubator is a game-changer. 🌟 RNi - Portugal Incubators maps incubators and accelerators across the country, helping you discover the perfect fit for your project. 💡 Not sure where to start? The One Stop Shop is here to guide you through the network and connect you with the right opportunities. 👉 Explore your options: https://lnkd.in/d3D_5RmE #StartupPortugal #Incubation #Startups #Entrepreneurship

👋 Meet Afonso Bento, Project Manager at Startup Portugal since September 2023! If he had to sum up #StartupPortugal in one word, it would be "challenging," as we constantly push the ecosystem to evolve and thrive every day! 🚀 He’s passionate about bringing projects to life that strengthen connections within the ecosystem – and for him nothing beats the feeling of helping it grow. 🏉 Fun fact: Afonso isn’t just great at managing projects, he’s also a rugby champ! He’s been playing for Grupo Desportivo Direito since he was 15 and even won a Senior National Championship. 🤔 Who do you want to meet next in #MeetTheTeam?

🤩 Startup Portugal is partnering with Building The Future 2025! 🤝 Innovation, digital transformation, and groundbreaking ideas – all in one place! This incredible event will bring together decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to shape what’s next. 🚀 Join us in driving change and building the future. Are you in? 👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gWHRjvT #BuildingTheFuture #BTF25 #DigitalTransformation #Imatch #Microsoft

🤩 You got that Friday feeling? So do we! That’s why we’ve got the perfect read to wrap up your week on a high note – another edition of our #IncubXDiscoveries series, where we explore some of Portugal’s incubators. 💡 This week, we’re featuring START Esposende, a multi-sector incubator with a special focus on strategic industries that reflect the region’s unique characteristics, including marine and water economy, industry, agro-food 4.0, and nature tourism. 🗣️ When we spoke with Joana Barbosa, Coordinator of the project, and asked what sets them apart, her answer was clear: “Our key differentiator is the personalized and agile support we provide, backed by a network of mentors and partners always ready to assist.” 👉 Learn more about this project in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/dANFmjFv

🤔 Curious about Portugal’s startup ecosystem and what it takes to launch your own venture? 📆 Join Francisca Sampaio and our One Stop Shop on Thursday, February 20, at Idea Spaces Saldanha, for another edition of Coworking Thursdays to get all your questions answered and learn how #StartupPortugal can support your journey. 👉 Seats are limited – applications open on Monday, February 17, at 1:00 PM, so don’t miss your chance to secure yours: https://lnkd.in/eja6juY

✈️ Next week, our #BusinessAbroad program kicks off its first international event of the year! #StartupPortugal and our delegation of Portuguese startups are heading to Sweden for #Techarena2025. 💡 On February 20 at 2:00 PM, we’re hosting a side event on “Building a Competitive European Regulatory Framework.” This discussion will explore how aligning startup and scaleup regulations across Europe can drive innovation and create a stronger, more cohesive ecosystem. 📍 Don’t miss the chance to visit our stands, join the conversation, and share your insights on this very important topic of discussion! 👉 Discover the agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dWiD3YRF