Startup Portugal

💡 Curious about how startups and incubators can secure vital funding to thrive? This Wednesday, join the 34th edition of our Above & Beyond Community Hangout, where we’ll explore Public Funding – uncovering the support mechanisms that help innovative projects take off. 🎤 The panel will feature Sofia Bravo, National Delegate and NCP for Horizon Europe at the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação , João Pereira, Investment Director at Portugal Ventures, and Mário Dias Moreira, Equity Manager at Banco Português de Fomento. Guiding the discussion is Teresa B., Executive Board Member at Startup Portugal. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss. 🎟️ Seats are limited, so let's make the most of this opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with key players in the ecosystem. Grab your free ticket now and enjoy a drink on us at the event: https://lnkd.in/dU-iqq7Z

🇵🇹 Portuguese startup TEKEVER has raised €70 million to advance its innovative dual-use drone and expand into the United States. ✈️ Founded in Portugal with a presence in the U.K. and France, Tekever's surveillance drones have been used in civilian applications, such as monitoring migrant smugglers in the English Channel. What sets Tekever apart from most aerospace companies is its comprehensive control over every aspect of its operations—from airframe design and manufacturing to payloads, avionics, software, data, and AI. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dZhvrTmG

🚀 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us on December 11 in Brussels for "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦", to connect with policymakers, founders, investors, and industry leaders for key discussions on EU tech policy, innovation, and competitiveness! 🇪🇺 The event, powered by The S9+ Coalition and Allied For Startups, will explore what startups can expect from the new Commission and discuss why Europe needs open markets, not barriers. 🗣️ The speaker line-up features Morten Løkkegaard, Urmas Paet, Niels Flemming Hansen, Christian Walther Øyrabø, Hedi Mardisoo, Peter Kofler, and members from the S9+ Coalition, such as our team at Startup Portugal, DSA, Scale-Ups.eu, Adigital, Startup Poland, Estonian Founders Society, and Danske Iværksættere - Danish Entrepreneurs. 👉 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e5kFsrAy

🤩 Join Francisca Sampaio, our #OneStopShop Project Manager, for the next edition of Coworking Thursdays! 📍 IDEA Spaces, S. Sebastião, Lisbon 📆 Thursday, November 28 🎟️Seats are limited, so don't miss your chance to join! Applications open on Monday, November 25, at 1:00 PM - act fast! 👉 Click the link to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eja6juY

🤩 It’s finally Friday, and to kick off your weekend, we’ve got a special treat for you: a fresh #IncubXDiscoveries article that takes you deeper into the Portuguese ecosystem. This week, we’re shining the spotlight on #BioBIP and their initiatives and projects. 📍 Founded in 2015 and based in Portalegre, #BioBIP has become a cornerstone of the Alto Alentejo ecosystem. Established as an initiative by Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre, BioBIP serves as a technology-driven incubator, featuring a dedicated Bioenergy Center. 💡 When we asked Artur Romão, Director of #BioBIP, what sets them apart, his response was simple and clear: “BioBIP's main differentiating factor is based on the consistent proximity of its extended team, which includes the incubated entrepreneurs and promoters themselves, and all the almost 4000 members of the Portalegre Polytechnic community from different areas of expertise” 👉 Ready to learn more about their inspiring work? Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d2zkkhME

🎓 In the latest Portugal’s Entrepreneurial Universities Ranking 2024, developed by Startup Portugal and Dealroom.co, we uncovered the institutions making the biggest impact on the Portuguese #startup #ecosystem.  📈 This year, the top 10 #universities have achieved remarkable results: 2.333 #alumni #founders, 1.520 startups based in Portugal, and 813 abroad. The combined value of these startups has reached an incredible €75B.  👉 Curious to see where your university ranks and dive into all the details? Click the link: https://lnkd.in/duirSiV9

🇹🇷 On November 18th, at the invitation of Unicorn Factory Lisboa, Francisca Sampaio, Project Manager of the #OneStopShop at Startup Portugal, and André Faria, Senior Project Manager, attended a reception for a Turkish delegation. During the reception, they showcased the Portuguese ecosystem with support from our partners IAPMEI and 351 Portuguese Startup Association. 💡 The delegation, organized by Yapı Kredi FRWRD, featured promising Turkish startups including Actinsports, MagicPAY, Trendbox, URTH, Ziv4, and Carbon Gate. 🔥 The event also included a fireside chat with Alper Aydın, Co-founder and CEO of Tripnly, who shared his journey to Portugal. He highlighted his experience with the #OneStopShop, #StartupVisa, the incubation program at #UnicornFactoryLisboa, and the support of the #351 community. 🤝 We look forward to seeing these incredible #startups thrive and to strengthening our partnership with the Turkish embassy as we create new opportunities in the #ecosystem.

🤔 Missing that #WebSummit vibe? So are we! 🙌 We had an unforgettable three days at our stand, filled with inspiring talks and insightful discussions. A huge thank you to our partners – ANI | Agência Nacional de Inovação , AICEP, Turismo de Portugal, NEST Centro de Inovação do Turismo, IAPMEI, and Banco Português de Fomento, and our #R2WS partners and Galp – for their support and their contributions on stage! 💛 And, of course, thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit, attend talks, and learn more about the ecosystem and our work. We’ll cherish these moments, and we can’t wait to see you again at our future events, especially at #SIMConference 2025! 🤩 As we wrap up, we’d love to hear from you: what were your favorite moments during the event?

💰 Get ready for a new edition of our Above & Beyond Community Hangout, as this month we are unlocking the secrets behind public funding, and explore how this is a key factor that keeps startups and incubators thriving during their crucial early stages. 🗓️ November 27th | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM 📍 Ferroviário, Lisbon | UPTEC Baixa, Porto | Online, via Zoom 👇 Secure your free spot and a complimentary drink! https://lnkd.in/gfQJuJCN

💰 We're looking forward for a fresh edition of our Above & Beyond Community Hangout! This month, we are unlocking the secrets behind public funding – the fuel that keeps startups and incubators thriving during their crucial early stages. ⭐ On November 27th, join us to explore the range of funding opportunities available and learn the strategic goals that can help startups maximize their financial potential. We will dive into areas where funding is most needed, from pilot project development and product testing to boosting emerging technologies. 👉 Click the link to secure your free spot and a complimentary drink: https://lnkd.in/gfQJuJCN