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Startup Lisboa is a incubator that supports the creation of companies and their first years of activity. Founded in 2011 by the Lisbon Municipality, Montepio Bank and IAPMEI – Portuguese Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation, it's a private non-profit association that provides entrepreneurs and companies with office space as well as a support structure. We provide mentoring, link to strategic partners, access to investment, help with business basics, networking activities, and communication services.

☀️ Some mornings are a little different.This morning, we brought together leaders across Innovation and Talent & HR for ...
16/10/2026

☀️ Some mornings are a little different.

This morning, we brought together leaders across Innovation and Talent & HR for a closed-door conversation with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn’s first Chief Human Resources Officer, author of Workquake and a mentor to CEOs and leaders in Silicon Valley.

The conversation started with a very concrete question: how do we lead and grow innovation and talent when AI is changing the way we work?

From there, we explored the intersection of AI, leadership, talent and organisational transformation, with a focus on the practical challenges organisations are facing today.

The most valuable part, as always, was the conversation around the table with different challenges, different perspectives and an open exchange of ideas.

A big thank you to Steve for sharing his experience so openly, and to everyone who joined us and contributed to the discussion.

We were delighted to have AstraZeneca, Banco BPI, Claranet Portugal, Cuatrecasas, Delta Cafés, European Longevity Hub, Fidelidade Seguros, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção and PwC Portugal with us this morning. Thank you for being part of it!

These are the kind of moments we love creating at Unicorn Factory Lisboa: bringing our ecosystem closer to global people, ideas and opportunities and putting the right people around the same table. 🙌

⚡️Meet the jury of the Entrepreneur of the Year category at the Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 - bringing together leaders...
15/10/2026

⚡️Meet the jury of the Entrepreneur of the Year category at the Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 - bringing together leaders from across Portugal’s startup, technology, public and investment ecosystems.

From startup support and global tech to infrastructure, public institutions and funding, our jury brings the experience and insight to recognise the companies shaping Portugal’s next chapter.

Meet our jury:

Gil Azevedo - Unicorn Factory Lisboa

Artur Pereira - Web Summit

Felipe Ávila da Costa - Infraspeak

Maria Luísa Aldim - Lisboa

Miguel Aguiar - Startup Portugal

Teresa Fiúza - -Banco Português de Fomento

One ecosystem. Different perspectives. One stage celebrating the ambition, talent and ideas moving Portugal forward.

🎟️ Be part of it. Register now through the link in bio!

Who’s going to pitch at Web Summit? It could be you.Through the Future Innovators Program Academia, students & graduates...
14/10/2026

Who’s going to pitch at Web Summit? It could be you.

Through the Future Innovators Program Academia, students & graduates can turn an idea into a pitch deck, for free, with lessons and founder stories along the way.

Submit your pitch by October 16. The Top 10 will be announced on October 26 and pitch online on October 29, for the chance to win 2 tickets and pitch at Web Summit.

Plus: everyone who registers on the platform by October 16 enters a draw for a Web Summit ticket.

2 days left. Your big idea deserves a stage.

Register through the link in bio!

Powered by José de Mello and Sonae.

13/10/2026

One room. Portugal’s innovation ecosystem. ⚡️
In just 15 days, the people shaping the future of technology and innovation in Portugal will come together in Lisbon for the Entrepreneurship Awards 2026.

Founders. Startups. Scaleups. Corporates. Investors. Institutional partners. The people building, backing and accelerating Portugal’s next chapter in innovation.

One night to celebrate the ambition, ideas and companies putting Portugal on the global innovation map.

The countdown is on. Will you be in the room?

🎟️ Register now and join us through the link in bio!

🤖 What happens when AI is built with purpose?This week, AI with Purpose brought together 120+ participants at AIhub by U...
25/09/2026

🤖 What happens when AI is built with purpose?

This week, AI with Purpose brought together 120+ participants at AIhub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa for an afternoon dedicated to one question: how can AI be used to create meaningful impact?

As part of Lisbon AI Week, startups and experts from Engineers Hub, greenhub and healthhub explored how AI is already being applied to some of the challenges that matter most. From building more resilient cities and managing resources more effectively to extending the reach of healthcare and strengthening prevention.

Through talks with Pedro Fernandes (TEKEVER), Francisco Pais de Sousa (L.ai - Holistic Waste Management), and Pedro Maurício (Tucuvi), startup showcases with Manie, Constructer.ai, AiTecServand, Simpl.care, UpSpeech, Usawa Care, Typeble, BloodFlow and Lampsy, we saw AI being put to work across urban resilience, sustainability and health, with solutions designed around real-world needs.

The day ended with a look beyond today, exploring AI’s long-term impact on society with Rodrigo Fernandes, Co-founder of Augusta Labs, followed by a networking showcase sunset where founders and participants had the opportunity to connect and discover more solutions from across the ecosystem.

A big thank you to all the speakers, startups and participants who joined us and helped make the conversation possible.

Because as AI continues to evolve, the question isn’t only what can we build? It’s also what do we choose to build, and why?

What happens when you put MEO & Altice Labs and 6 startups around the same table?You get a morning full of sharp questio...
25/09/2026

What happens when you put MEO & Altice Labs and 6 startups around the same table?

You get a morning full of sharp questions and conversations about what could actually work in the real world.

Today, we brought together MEO, Altice Labs and a curated group of startups from the Unicorn Factory Lisboa community for a breakfast focused on technology, innovation and potential use cases.

A big thank you to MEO and Altice Labs for joining us, engaging with the startups and making the time for these conversations. And thank you to Trust Fence, Plain X, Navictus, Curya, Proofmarked and Ex Sentient for sharing what they’re building.

At Unicorn Factory Lisboa, we’re all about creating the right rooms for the right conversations. And this was definitely one of them. ✨

Early bird pricing for Launch in Lisbon is almost gone!Thinking about launching or expanding your business in Portugal o...
16/09/2026

Early bird pricing for Launch in Lisbon is almost gone!
Thinking about launching or expanding your business in Portugal or Europe?

This program is designed to help international founders understand the Portuguese market, build the right connections, and take the first steps towards establishing their business in Lisbon and beyond.

Over 3 days, you’ll get practical insights from our local experts, access to Lisbon’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, and the opportunity to connect with founders and other ecosystem leaders.

📅 October 28–30, 2026
On-site or remote

If Lisbon is part of your next growth chapter, now is a good time to start planning it. Register through the link in bio.

📚 És educador e queres levar inovação para a sala de aula?O Educator Innovation Program, com o apoio da José de Mello e ...
08/09/2026

📚 És educador e queres levar inovação para a sala de aula?

O Educator Innovation Program, com o apoio da José de Mello e da Sonae, começa já no dia 15 de setembro.

O programa é para professores que querem explorar novas formas de trabalhar o empreendedorismo com os seus alunos.

Ao longo do programa, os educadores vão trabalhar temas como:
* Identificação de problemas e desenvolvimento de soluções
* Criação e validação de ideias de startup
* Produto e modelo de negócio
* Ferramentas de inteligência artificial

Os participantes terão ainda acesso a uma plataforma com guias e recursos práticos para apoiar a aplicação dos conteúdos em contexto escolar.

O programa tem duas fases:
1. 2 dias de workshops práticos, nos dias 15 e 16 de setembro, em português, nos hubs da Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2. Mentorias e acompanhamento online ao longo do ano letivo

O programa é dirigido a educadores do ensino básico ao superior, de escolas públicas, privadas e internacionais.

✏️ As candidaturas encerram a 13 de setembro.

👉 Candidata-te através do formulário: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUgVyakFbNQcz_qoX0NvoYwG6fVHLebmYifPk2tfmQ1Wg_cw/viewform

📚 Are you an educator who wants to bring innovation into the classroom?

The Educator Innovation Program, supported by José de Mello and Sonae, starts on September 15th.

The program is for teachers who want to explore new ways of working on entrepreneurship with their students.

Throughout the program, educators will work on topics such as:
* Identifying problems and developing solutions
* Creating and validating startup ideas
* Product and business model
* Artificial intelligence tools

Participants will also have access to a platform with guides and practical resources to support applying the content in a school setting.

The program has two phases:
1. 2 days of hands-on workshops, on September 15th and 16th, in Portuguese, at Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s hubs
2. Mentorship and support online throughout the school year

The program is aimed at educators from primary to higher education, from public, private, and international schools.

✏️ Applications close on September 13th.

👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUgVyakFbNQcz_qoX0NvoYwG6fVHLebmYifPk2tfmQ1Wg_cw/viewform

🚀 Launch in Lisbon is back!Thinking about launching or expanding your business in Portugal or Europe? Launch in Lisbon i...
21/08/2026

🚀 Launch in Lisbon is back!
Thinking about launching or expanding your business in Portugal or Europe? Launch in Lisbon is your gateway to Lisbon’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.

Join us for a 3-day softlanding immersive experience designed to give you the knowledge, connections, and confidence to take your next step into the Portuguese market.

What to expect 👇
🌍 Expert-led sessions on company setup, legislation, HR, funding and the Portuguese market;
🏢 Exclusive visits to Lisbon’s innovation hubs;
🤝 Networking opportunities with founders, investors and ecosystem leaders;
💡 Practical insights to help you launch and grow in Portugal and beyond.

🤝 Powered by Lisbon’s innovation ecosystem
Launch in Lisbon is made possible through the support of leading corporate partners, Damia Group Portugal + Landing.Jobs, Here Partners, NGA e PwC Portugal. Bringing together the expertise, networks, and practical knowledge founders need to successfully navigate the Portuguese market.

📅 October 28–30, 2026
Choose the experience that works for you:

🔥 On-site - immerse yourself fully in Lisbon’s startup and innovation scene
✨ Remote - join selected sessions from anywhere in the world

And there’s more…

🏆 Entrepreneurship Awards | October 27
Arrive 1 day before and be ready to connect with founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders at Lisbon’s biggest entrepreneurship celebration.

🍴 Expats in Tech Lunch | October 30
Meet Lisbon’s international tech community and discover new opportunities.

Ready to make your move to Lisbon? Register now: link in bio.
Limited spots available.

Have a startup idea but don’t know how to turn it into a convincing business? If you’re a university student with an ent...
05/08/2026

Have a startup idea but don’t know how to turn it into a convincing business?

If you’re a university student with an entrepreneurial idea, this free online workshop will give you the practical framework used in Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s startup programs to help you structure, validate and pitch your project.

You’ll learn how to define a clear problem and value proposition, build a scalable business model, structure a compelling 10-slide pitch deck & prepare a strong application for the Santander X Portugal Award - University Category! By the end of the session, you’ll have the foundations to transform your idea into a stronger startup project and submit a more competitive application.

🏆 Santander X Portugal Award – University Category
* €10,000 in prizes
* Specialised mentoring
* International exposure through Santander X Global Awards

👉 Register for the workshop or apply to the Santander X Portugal Award through the link in bio!

Tens uma ideia de startup, mas não sabes como estruturá-la, validá-la ou apresentá-la de forma convincente?

Se és estudante universitário e tens uma ideia empreendedora, este workshop online gratuito vai dar-te acesso à metodologia utilizada nos programas da Unicorn Factory Lisboa para transformares uma ideia num projeto sólido e pronto para crescer. Vais aprender a definir o problema e a proposta de valor da tua solução, estruturar um modelo de negócio escalável, construir um pitch deck de 10 slides que convence e preparar uma candidatura competitiva ao Santander X Portugal Award - Categoria Universitária!

🏆 Santander X Portugal Award - Categoria Universitária
* 10.000 € em prémios
* Mentoria especializada
* Acesso à competição internacional Santander X Global Awards

👉 Inscreve-te no workshop e candidata-te ao Santander X Portugal Award no link da bio!

Fundação Santander Portugal

Endereço

Rua Da Prata, 80
Lisbon
1100-415

Horário de Funcionamento

Segunda-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Terça-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Quarta-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Quinta-feira 09:00 - 17:30
Sexta-feira 09:00 - 17:30

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