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

 

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.

 

SCALE’HER: BOOSTING WOMEN-LED STARTUPS FOR GROWTH | 31 May

SCALE’HER is a European accelerator for women-led startups in digital and deep tech, offering a 6-month programme focused on growth, funding, leadership, and market expansion, followed by 3 months of mentoring.

 

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!

 

ONLINE INFO SESSION ON IPCEI AST | 20 April, 10:30 AM

Registrations are now open for an online information session on the Important Project of Common European Interest on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies (IPCEI AST). The session will present the general framework of IPCEIs, the ongoing call for expressions of interest for IPCEI AST, and the next steps at both national and European level. Participation is free, subject to prior registration.

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.

COSTA RICA INVESTMENT DAY – LISBON | 19 May

Costa Rica’s trade and investment agency, PROCOMER, is hosting an exclusive Business Breakfast in Lisbon for startups and decision-makers interested in business expansion and investment opportunities in Costa Rica. The session will explore the country’s investment ecosystem, its value as a strategic expansion hub, and success stories from companies already operating there, followed by a dedicated networking moment.

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For even more events, you can also take a look at cool projects such as Innovation Scene that show what’s happening in the ecosystem.