Investors in Portugal
Venture Catalysts
VC FirmVenture Catalysts is a company focused on commercialization of technologies through entrepreneurship. By supporting visionary researchers and entrepreneurs releasing the full potential of their technologies, the company acts as a catalyst on the development of new technology–based ventures
From Start-to-Table
AcceleratorThe foodtech ecosystem isn't just about food. From Start-to-Table is an acceleration program for innovative startups focused on tech solutions for the F&B and restaurant sectors, sustainable F&B products and future food concepts. Bringing innovation to the restaurant ecosystem.
KickUP Sports Innovation
AcceleratorSports innovation platform to support the next generation of sports entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. We are the sports innovation tifosi! More than flags, banners and drums, we support you with passion and hands-on experience. KICKUP Sports Innovation wants to capitalize on the rapidly shifting sports landscape while tapping on opportunities to accelerate technological innovations, ideas and products. We want to bring the sports industry to another level and contribute to improve athletes performance, fan engagement and sports clubs efficiency and operations.
Discoveries
AcceleratorAn intensive four-week acceleration program in Lisbon that will turn fresh ideas into successful businesses crafted to empower high-potential Startups while promoting innovative tourism ventures on a global scale. Through bootcamps, workshops and mentorship we drive market integration and investment attraction. Empower small businesses with Digital Solutions for SMEs.
EDP Energy Starter
AcceleratorEnergy Starter is an open innovation program created by EDP to accelerate the energy transition worldwide by co-innovating impactful solutions with startups and scaleups. Structured into three parallel tracks, the program deep-dives into key areas of the energy sector: Future Grids, Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen, and Client Solutions.
Venture Catalysts
VC FirmVenture Catalysts is a company focused on commercialization of technologies through entrepreneurship. By supporting visionary researchers and entrepreneurs releasing the full potential of their technologies, the company acts as a catalyst on the development of new technology–based ventures
Fabrica de Startups
AcceleratorFabrica de Startups is a business accelerator that aims to create new startups in Portugal. Our mission is to help people to become successful entrepreneurs. Using our methodology we help them identifying business ideas, creating teams, designing their business model, finding customers and in the launching of the company.
Protechting
AcceleratorThis intensive program is looking for new solutions worldwide in Healthtech and Insurtech, always guaranteeing that the global innovation process is sustainable and collaborative. Protecting is a dynamic open innovation program jointly led by Fosun, Fidelidade, Hospital da Luz Learning Health, and powered by Fábrica de Startups.
SURFnCODE
VC FirmProduct Studio. Early stage product strategy & acceleration. SURFnCODE is a builder of products and companies. We partner with hand-picked founders of early-stage companies whose missions we believe in to create new products and scale teams into standalone businesses. We are hands-on co-founders that care about the details.
Startup LAB
AcceleratorStartup LAB is an acceleration program includes training in legal, intellectual property, branding and marketing. Our program is designed to meet the specific needs of each startup. We provide a structured framework to guide your progress and help you achieve your goals, while our market-oriented and validation-driven approach, combined with our community support, can help startups succeed in today’s rapidly evolving market.
Startup Leiria
VC FirmStartup Leiria is an incubator and accelerator with more than 150 startups in the ecossystem. We are a technological innovation network that offers several services and projects to support all types of innovation. Startup Leiria is an entrepreneurial ecosystem that has transformed the entrepreneurial landscape of Leiria, Portugal.
Startup Lisboa
AcceleratorStartup Lisboa mentorship-driven pre-seed to series A stage incubator for tech startups. Startup Lisboa is an incubation program based in downtown Lisbon with work and residence spaces to welcome startups from all over the world. Founded in 2012 by the Lisbon Municipality, Montepio Bank and IAPMEI, it's a private non-profit association that provides physical and virtual incubation.

