Business Abroad
The Business Abroad program aims to ensure and support the presence of Portuguese startups in international tech conferences, thus creating a more significant impact on representations abroad and allowing them to coordinate its communications with international ecosystems and local media.

Pre-register now for Business Abroad 2026!
Destinations for 2025!
- Sweden – Techarena – Stockholm: 20-21 February
- Qatar – Web Summit Qatar – Doha: 23-26 February
- Spain – 4YFN (Four Years From Now) – Barcelona: 3-6 March
- Brazil – Web Summit Rio – Rio de Janeiro: 27–30 April
- Canada – Web Summit Vancouver – Vancouver, BC: 27–30 May
- Spain – South Summit – Madrid: 4–6 June
- France – VivaTech – Paris: 11–14 June
- Japan – Expo 2025 Osaka – Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka: 18-20 June
Who can apply?
- Startups based in Portugal (with a Portuguese VAT company number [NIF]), with a live product, and with its own website;
- Have its own unique software product or solutions, or must be working on its own connected hardware devices;
- Be an independent company and not a subsidiary of a larger organization;
- Be legally recognized as a startup or a scaleup in Portugal.
How can you benefit from participating in our delegation?
- Showcase your startup at the event’s exhibition area;
- Pitch your startup at the official event stages;
- Access networking side events with relevant local players, ecosystem stakeholders (focused on BA, VC, and business opportunities);
- Get media attention through Startup Portugal, AICEP and the event’s media channels.
(The benefits listed above may vary depending on the specific mission)
What’s not included?
- Flight tickets;
- Accommodation;
- Meals;
- Local transport.
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