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
PME HEROES | 8th EDITION | 17 April
Applications are still open for the Heróis PME Awards, a national initiative that recognises micro, small, and medium-sized companies with outstanding stories of resilience, innovation, and impact. Startups can also apply in a dedicated category.
AI FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH STARTUP COMPETITION | 28 April
This startup competition is looking for teams building AI solutions for women’s health, turning real clinical and research challenges into build-ready products. Startups can apply for the competition, while mentors can also join the initiative to support finalists ahead of the live pitch stage in May.
EUROPEAN INNOVATION ACADEMY | 20 July-7 August
Transform your study abroad experience into a startup journey. European Innovation Academy offers training and mentoring for founders and teams looking to strengthen their innovation and entrepreneurship skills. Through a series of workshops and expert guidance, participants can develop their ideas, refine business models, and prepare projects for growth.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES
- Mastercard For Fintechs 2026 – 11 May
- Innovation in Internationalization Award 2026 – 15 May
- InovIA | Vouchers for Innovation – 31 December
- 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!
DATA MAKERS FEST | 4-6 May
An international festival focused on practical data work, the program includes hands-on workshops, practical talks, and real examples from people working with data every day. A great opportunity for data professionals who enjoy learning by doing.
MORE EVENTS!
- Covilhã Innov Summit – 20-22 April
- SINFO – 20-24 April
- Hannover Messe – Germany – 20-24 April
- Data Makers Fest – 4-6 May
- Interstella Summit – 6-7 May
- Tech Hiring Community Conference – 7 May
- São Paulo Innovation Week – Brazil – 13-15 May
- SIM Conference – 14-15 May
- Startup Capital Summit – 3 June