Portuguese Ecosystem Reports
The guides exploring the Portuguese startup community, the various government initiatives, the different incubators, and to learning best practices from Portugal.
Why Portugal?
We are the ideal starting point to create, scale, and impact the world.
With a strategic location in Europe, a rapidly maturing innovation ecosystem, and an unparalleled lifestyle, Portugal offers the perfect conditions to transform ambitious projects into globally scalable businesses.
Dynamic
A rapidly expanding ecosystem, supported by a modern legal framework, dedicated infrastructure, and tools designed to accelerate businesses with global ambitions:
- New Startup Law, with a legal definition of startup and tax benefits (such as one of the most competitive Stock Option schemes in Europe);
- +5000 startups e scaleups;
- More than 145 registered incubators;
- An up-to-date database of the ecosystem, the Ecosystem Mapping Platform;
- Visa programs for startup founders and for hiring the best available talent.
Welcoming
More than just a business destination, Portugal offers an unparalleled quality of life, world-class safety, and an inclusive environment for those who choose to live and innovate in the country.
- 7th safest country in the world;
- #15 in InterNations Expat Insider 2024;
- Top 10 of MIPEX among countries with the best migrant integration policies;
- 300 days of sunshine per year;
- Over 900 km of coastline;
- Average temperature of 15 ºC;
- Universal public health and education.
Talent
A rapidly expanding ecosystem, supported by a modern legal framework, dedicated infrastructure, and tools designed to accelerate businesses with global ambitions:
- 7 unicorns, and more on the way;
- 6th place in the English Proficiency Index (Education First 2023);
- 14 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023);
- The startup ecosystem represents 1% of the national GDP and is growing.
5091
startups in portugal
688
recognized startups
1.5%
of total exports
470M
capital raised in 2025
Portugal’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Mapping Platform
Welcome to the Portuguese startup ecosystem!
