Opportunities & Events
Stay up to date with programs, calls, and moments that bring the Portuguese startup ecosystem together. From funding opportunities to workshops and conferences, this is where you’ll find everything happening across the ecosystem — and how you can take part.
OPPORTUNITY RADAR
PORTUGAL TO TAKE OFF: ACCELERATION PROGRAM IN CALIFORNIA | 14 August
Portugal To Take Off is designed to help Portuguese startups validate their business model, connect with key stakeholders and accelerate their expansion into California and the broader US market.
TOURISM ADVANCE | 23 August
Powered by Fábrica de Startups and supported by Turismo de Portugal, this open innovation programme connects startups with hospitality companies seeking innovative solutions to address real business challenges.
IAPMEI | STARTUP VOUCHER INNOVATE | 25 August
New Open Call for graduates up to 29 with tax residence in the North, Centre, or Alentejo regions, developing tech-based business ideas at the concept stage. Benefits include a monthly grant, milestone and completion prizes, mentoring, and networking.
STARTUP MATCHBOX | open call
Startup Matchbox connects companies with real challenges to startups with ready-to-implement solutions, promoting collaboration, experimentation, and value creation.
TORONTO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | HORIZON | open call
TBDC Horizon is a market entry program for investor-backed companies led by European founders expanding into North America. Partnering with EU Horizon and EIC, we help founders turn traction into revenue – with ecosystem access, curated growth strategies, market-readiness assessments, and targeted matchmaking.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
- Pathways for Regulatory and Market Access Bootcamp 2026 – 14 August
- International Sci-Tech Innovation Competition for China and Portuguese- and Spanish-Speaking Countries – 31 August – use the invitation code “CCILC“
- HealthTech Showroom – 7 September
- PME Pitch Awards – 16 October
- InovIA | Vouchers for Innovation – 31 December
- BSC AI Factory | Call for Startups – Until spaces are filled
- JUNITEC | Apollo Acceleration Program – Applications open
- LoopOS | Circular Innovation Loop Testbed – Applications open
- Berkeley | SkyDeck – Applications open
- Startup2ScaleUp Program 2026 – Applications open
- Smart Home Hub – open call
- Portugal Community Fund – open call
- 351 Mentorship Programme – open call
- European Entrepreneurship Academy – open call
- Indico Founders Program – open call
- Sogrape Ventures – open call
- CESAR Europa | Test bed – open call
EVENTS FOR YOUR AGENDA!
INVESTOR TALKS 2026 | 12-13 September
Two days in Portimão of talks across stock markets, real estate, business, and personal finance, plus a stands area and a riverside networking party. Expect talks across multiple stages, a stands area, and a riverside networking party to close things out.
MORE EVENTS!
- Innovating Health Together Conference 2026 – 27-28 October