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

 

FOUNDERS FOUNDERS | BIG BANG BADA BOOM | 20 March

Founders Founders is accepting applications for its scale-up program, offering peer mentorship, hands-on training, and access to a founder-led community built to help startups tackle growth challenges and scale internationally.

 

SICE – SME INTERNATIONALIZATION | 31 March

This call for proposals under COMPETE 2030 supports individual SMEs’ internationalization efforts—from market prospecting and export marketing to digital presence and brand creation. The new call for proposals aims to strengthen Portugal’s export capacity and help SMEs integrate into global value chains.

 

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.

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EVENTS FOR YOUR AGENDA!

 

MONEY TALKS | 11-12 April

Money Talks brings together experts, entrepreneurs, and investors for two days focused on financial literacy, investment, and wealth-building strategies. Secure your spot with the special code STARTUPPORTUGAL.

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