In-Person Event

Meet the Startup Ecosystem Porto Edition (In-Person Networking Event)

Discover new resources to help launch and grow your early-stage startup

Date

mar 27, 2025

Time

02:30 pm - 05:00 pm

Address

UPTEC Baixa, Praça do Cel. Pacheco 2, Porto, Porto, Portugal

Timezone

Portugal boasts a vibrant and rapidly growing startup ecosystem, offering a wealth of resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. However, many individuals are unaware of the various resources available, their unique benefits, or how to choose the right ones for their specific needs. Join us for an exclusive in-person event where you'll have the opportunity to connect with key representatives from leading entrepreneurial organizations and startups, including João Afonso (UPTEC), Sara Gonçalves (Founder of Actif), and Alexandre Santos (Investor - Partner & Founder at Chamaeleon). They will share invaluable insights into local resources and provide practical tips for successfully launching and growing your startup in Portugal.

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

About the Ecosystem Organizations:

351 Portuguese Startup Association: the largest and most active Startup Organisation in Portugal
Chamaleon: early stage venture capital firm, based in Silicon Valley, investing globally
UPTEC: Science and Techonology Park of the University of Porto
Actif: A startup improving the way people age through digital tools for professionals

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

About Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.