The Portugal Founder Institute, the local chapter of the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is proud to announce the newest Alumni from the Portugal Spring 2026 program.
After meticulous selection process and intense four months of aggressive business-building sprints, constant evaluation, and feedback from investors and mentors, just 6 companies were able to make it through.
Each of these Founders have demonstrated a high level of perseverance and creativity, and their businesses have been thoroughly vetted and supported by a panel of Portugal's top startup experts and investors.
And now, without further ado, we present the Alumni of the Portugal program:
- Iaso Solutions - Data-driven healthtech SaaS that uses genetic, biological, and psychological profiling to create personalized mental health treatment plans.
- CUEFRAME - AI-powered creative workspace that streamlines coordination and logistics for film and TV production professionals.
- GroundSOS - Real-time disaster response platform that connects rescue teams with survivors through instant location tracking and two-way communication.
- Lumni - AI learning platform that transforms any content into personalized flashcards, quizzes, and memory techniques for faster retention.
- Loopless AI - AI operating system that automates seller conversations and follow-ups across the deal lifecycle for off-market real estate teams.
- Biofield Dynamics (Gabriel) - Spiritual voice AI that uses emotional analysis and sound modulation to foster personal growth and enhance gamma brainwave activity.
The Portugal Spring 2026 program would not have been possible without help, because it truly takes a city to raise a startup.
Portugal Local Directors
We would first like to thank the Local Directors of the Portugal Founder Institute: Carlos Resende (Founder, Techstars Startup Digest), Elisa Tarzia (Director, Founder Institute Portugal), Fernando Jardim (President, 351 Portuguese Startup Association). Our Local Leaders play an incredibly important role in building the local Founder Institute program, and creating an environment and network in Portugal that is conducive to building to great companies.
In addition, the Portugal Spring 2026 program was supported by some of Portugal's top technology organizations, including:
Some of Portugal’s top startup mentors helped our founders in the program, including:
In the Founder Institute's pre-seed accelerator program, early-stage entrepreneurs and teams build their business alongside a critical support network of local startup experts that share equity in their success, and through a structured and challenging business-building process that has helped alumni raise over 2BN.
After Graduation, the new Portugal Founder Institute Portfolio Companies now have a fast-growing company that has been fully validated by experienced startup founders, with access to the Founder Institute's global network and post-graduate support programs to continue building their business.
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to raise funding, building a co-founding team, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities and 100+ countries, the Founder Institute’s mission is to Globalize Silicon Valley and empower talented and motivated entrepreneurs to build companies that will create one million new jobs.
The next Portugal Founder Institute program is being planned now. If you are interested in being notified when applications open, visit FI.co/apply/portugal.
Alumni of the Founder Institute are creating some of the world's fastest growing startups, having raised over 2BN in funding, and building products people love across over 200 cities worldwide.
See the most recent news from our Grads at FI.co/news, or learn more about their stories at FI.co/graduates.
