Meet the Portugal Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)

What You'll Learn:

• Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup
• Little-known resources that benefit your industry
• How to find Mentors
• Additional funding sources for early-stage founders

Talk with the Founders from:

Bloq.it (Smart locker network builder)

Bloq.it is one of Europe’s most awarded scaleups in out-of-home delivery, having been named Scaleup of the Year (2022) at the Startup Grind Global Conference, the first Portuguese company to win this global recognition.
The company has also been recognized among Europe’s fastest-growing tech scaleups, earning #2 in Deloitte’s EMEA Technology Fast 500, highlighting its exceptional growth trajectory across the region.

Granter (AI funding & grant assistant)

Granter is the winner of the Web Summit 2025 PITCH competition, standing out among thousands of startups with an AI-powered platform that helps organizations identify grants, check eligibility, and strengthen applications.
The startup is also backed by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, one of Portugal’s leading startup acceleration initiatives, and was selected to join Techstars Transformative World Torino (2025 cohort), reinforcing its momentum across Europe’s top innovation ecosystems. 

About the Ecosystem Organizations: 

• 351 Portuguese Startup Association - the largest and most active community for founders and ecosystem player in Portugal

Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

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