Institutes

Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute

The Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute provides startups access to a thriving network designed to foster innovation and offer comprehensive support.  Members benefit from events that showcase their companies, connections to emerging talent, collaboration with fellow startups in a dynamic co-working environment, and increased access to research initiatives.  

Our value proposition

We offer a dedicated modern co-working space to accommodate all the entrepreneurs' needs so that they can grow their businesses in a dynamic and thrilling environment. 

What's in it for your startup? 

- A table in our co-working space open from 8 AM to 7 PM, depending on availability 
- Wi-Fi; 
- Phonebooths; 
- Live events; 
- A community of entrepreneurs sharing the same space; 
- Meeting space (upon availability); 
- Option to reserve the Nova SBE Haddad

Entrepreneurship Institute space for your startup event. 

For booking information, please contact André Gonçalves, our Community Manager.

 

Nova SBE, the leading business school in Portugal, connects you with other students and professionals who can participate in your project and help you build it. As part of our community, you will have access to the best talent, not only through our recruitment platform but also to dedicated events and initiatives, such as: 

- The Matchmaking event: where you can meet other NOVA University Lisbon students willing to join new projects/businesses

- Startup Summer Experience: a five-week internship program where students solve a specific business challenge of a startup in a group 

- Nova SBE Career Fair:  an event where students meet recruiters, learn about job or internshipopportunities, and have exclusive networking moments. Startups and scaleups recruiting are also welcome to participate and meet this talented pool of future leaders. 

- Student-Led Projects: Take advantage of opportunities to join class projects like Digital Marketing or Advanced Branding and Brand Development. Additionally, Nova SBE offers around 40 student clubs, some focusing on consulting projects and others on the entrepreneurial ecosystem, organizing events and hands-on learning experiences. You may also benefit from a master’s thesis' study developed by our Master's students (65% of which are international).

According to your needs and your project's development stage, you will have the opportunity to meet mentors with different experiences and backgrounds who are willing to share insights with you. You can also book a periodic meeting with our team.  

- One-on-one guidance sessions with the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute and members from the Nova SBE community to help you take your first steps as an entrepreneur 

- Workshops on Minimum Viable Products, Sales, Growth, and other topics will help you validate your business idea; 

- Mentoring or advising sessions from top national and international professionals. We have a dedicated mentoring program where we put you in contact with the mentor/advisor that best matches your challenges; 

- Participating in our acceleration programs

Nova SBE hosts several events on the Carcavelos Campus. These can consist of community meetups, pitch days', acceleration programs, conferences, talks, connections to corporate partners, etc., so you can build a valuable network.

Nova SBE also has a network of investors with whom the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute has a closer relationship. Through our events and pitch sessions, startups can connect with Venture Capital firms and Business Angels, fostering valuable relationships for future investment and growth.

Our Founder's Community

We have a strong community of entrepreneurs with +165 startups and +3000 students to whom we provide the tools, the resources, and the network for their businesses to thrive. According to each project's development stage, we have a customized value proposition with different perks they can access, such as talent, tailored mentorship, management tools, cutting-edge methodologies, knowledge, and dedicated space.  

The Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute is growing a diverse community, and we continuously welcome startups whose areas of activity focus on one of these verticals:

  • Fintech & Data
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Hospitality & Customer Journeys
  • Smart Cities & Communities
  • Space, Green & Blue Economy
Being part of the [Nova SBE] Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute's Virtual Incubation Program has been an amazing experience for us. The team has always been available and given us constant advice that educated us as entrepreneurs and helped guide our next steps as a startup. We also found much value in the community, as the startups are from many different industries and [project] stages. This creates interesting networking and sharing of knowledge in the regular meetups.

João Guimarães, 
Alumni and Co-founder of Intuitivo

Whether through mentoring, connection to the academic community, or privileged access to the best talent, we have had in Nova SBE a determining partner, always committed and supporting us in our journey. Combining academic knowledge with an entrepreneurial spirit allows us to rethink the future.

Rodrigo Moretti
Co-founder of Modatta

Learning from experienced and not so experienced entrepreneurs in this community and with the continuous help of all the staff allowed me to avoid mistakes, find opportunities inside and outside the community, and the motivation to continue growing and grow faster!

Francisco Tenente
Founder and CEO of 3D Ways and FullCycle

Our Community Members

  • NIOLAJET

Niola Jet makes business aviation more accessible, offering the privilege of private travel with efficiency, comfort, and sustainability at a reasonable cost. Leveraging our extensive network and expertise, we guide you to the best solution for quick, economical, and sustainable travel to your destination.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founder: Hugo Silvestre -  LinkedIn
Headquarters: Paris | Industry: Agritech & foodtech | Website

  • SUGO

Sugo crafts artisanal sauces with a zero-waste philosophy, prioritizing local sourcing and maximizing ingredient value. Offering vegan, meat, and fish-based options, Sugo also provides catering services, blending sustainability with diverse culinary choices to cater to all tastes.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founders: Gianluca Spalletta - LinkedIn, Ciro Mainella - LinkedIn
Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Agritech & foodtech | Website

  • OutGoing

OutGoing is a platform that digitalizes event ticketing and consumption through gamification techniques to improve the experience of the public, the organizers, and the brands involved.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founder: Luis Ferreira -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting | Website

  • Bissau Economics Lab - BELAB

The Bissau Economics Lab (BELAB) is an independent research institute in Guinea-Bissau, specializing in experimental socioeconomic interventions. It aims to enhance economic development through data-driven policies, supporting sectors like agriculture, health, and education. BELAB collaborates with international institutions and local governments to implement high-quality surveys and studies​

Year of foundation: 2018 | Founder: Brais Álvarez Pereira -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau | Industry: Economic Research and Policy Analysis | Website

  • Modatta

Niola Jet makes business aviation more accessible, offering the privilege of private travel with efficiency, comfort, and sustainability at a reasonable cost. Leveraging our extensive network and expertise, we guide you to the best solution for quick, economical, and sustainable travel to your destination.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founder: Hugo Silvestre -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Paris | Industry: Agritech & foodtech | Website
 

  • AICromo

We're advancing the state-of-the-art in artificial intelligence through fundamental and applied research in open collaboration with the community.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founder: Ambuj Agrawal -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: London, UK | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • AssetFloow

AssetFloow leads in Behavioral and Predictive AI, offering a superior forecasting model that outperforms giants like Google, Amazon, and Meta by 20% in accuracy and requires 50% less data for training. Clients experience up to a 30% increase in sales and enhanced decision-making efficiency within a month of adoption. The company aims to revolutionize business resource management, focusing on reducing inefficiencies, preventing waste, and fostering sustainable growth.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Katya Ivanova Santos - LinkedIn, Ricardo Santos - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: AI & machine learning| Website
 

  • Inspira legal

A legal research tool that optimizes attorneys’ routine and empowers decision-making processes in the Brazilian legal market.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Henrique Prado Ferreira - LinkedIn, Ricardo Verhaeg - LinkedIn, Rafael Grimaldi - LinkedIn, Cauê Rodrigues Amaral - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: São Paulo, Brazil | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Saffe.ai

Our globally utilized technology offers immediate startup and enhanced security for your business with streamlined integration and a customizable interface. It effectively verifies customer identities, reducing risks like account takeovers and chargebacks, and addressing various other use cases to save you money.

Year of foundation: 2015 | Founders: André Coelho - LinkedIn, Giovani Chiachial - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: London, UK | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Starkdata.ai

Starkdata’s AI-powered Predictive Analytics Platform enables businesses to make data-driven decisions with clarity and precision. Designed for industries such as retail, healthcare and financial services, it provides a comprehensive view of customers, performance, and operations delivering actionable insights that drive effective strategies and measurable growth.

Year of foundation: 2019 | Founders: Paulo Figueiredo - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Stratiphy Limited

Personalised investment strategies, powered by AI, driven by your values.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founder: Dan Gold - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: London, UK | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Visor.ai

Visor.ai helps businesses automate their online customer service thanks to automated replies using Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots. By doing this, they reduce the costs and workload of companies' contact center teams.

Year of foundation: 2016 | Founder: Gonçalo Consiglieri - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Anansi

Anansi offers a shipping insurance and claims management platform that enhances last-mile delivery by protecting goods and streamlining claims processes. Their innovative solution reduces operational costs, boosts customer satisfaction, and enhances brand reputation. By leveraging data for transparency and fraud mitigation, Anansi helps businesses deliver superior customer experiences, thus driving brand loyalty and competitive advantage.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Megan Bingham Walker - LinkedIn, Ana Martins de Carvalho - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Porto, Portugal | Industry: Fintech & financial services | Website
 

  • DivTax

DivTax is a platform which allows investors to reclaim their overpaid withholding taxes paid on foreign dividends. Fully automated, quick and secure.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Nicolas Oldag - LinkedIn, Julius Holzer - LinkedIn, Linus Holzer - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Hamburg, Germany | Industry: Fintech & financial services | Website
 

  • EarthID

EarthID is a certified decentralized identity platform that protects personal data and prevents identity fraud. It provides customer ID wallets, tokenization, tamper-evident credentials, privacy-preserving verification, and passwordless logins. Endorsed by the Government Blockchain Association and listed by the UN Internet Governance Forum, EarthID ensures compliance and enhances customer trust through its advanced security solutions.

Year of foundation: 2019 | Founder: Priya Guliani - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: London, UK | Industry: Fintech & financial services | Website
 

  • Indie Seguros

We're revolutionising insurance for the digital economy, delivering real-time, tailored insurance solutions to digital marketplaces, charged per minute or task, and directly integrated via APIs.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Joao Fernandes - LinkedIn, Luis Seguro - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Fintech & financial services | Website
 

  • Stormly

With Stormly, you can turn your data into insights with a single click. Build your Dashboard and discover patterns in your product data instantly.

Year of foundation: 2019 | Founders: Aleks Sztemberg - LinkedIn, Maurice Sikkink - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Industry: SaaS | Website

  • SDG Assessment

SDG Assessment offers an ESG tool that benchmarks businesses against UN SDGs with a gamified digital scorecard. Utilizing a strategic five-step model, it enhances compliance, improves supply chains, and reduces Scope 3 emissions. DigiCaaS, their service, won a notable 2023 circularity challenge.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Lowellyne James - LinkedIn, Sian Young - LinkedIn, Talal Baloch - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: London, UK | Industry: Sustainability & cleantech | Website

  • MIGHTY

We are building a software platform that manages and coordinates logistics and local storage and distribution partners, to supply our proprietary kiosks with quality foods.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Martim Caldeira - LinkedIn, Alexandre Pereira - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Torres Vedras, Portugal | Industry: Agritech & foodtech | Website

  • SheerME

An online platform that gathers beauty services, wellness, and fitness. The goal of this platform is to connect professionals and clients in a single channel and to support the professionals in their digital transition/journey.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Miguel Alves Ribeiro - LinkedIn, Karly Alves Ribeiro - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Portugal, Lisbon | Industry: E-commerce & retail | Website

  • 3DWAYS

3D printing remote control services that allow companies to make the most of professional 3D printing, without the need for know-how or additional staff.

Year of foundation: 2016 | Founder: Francisco Tenente - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Oeiras, Portugal | Industry: Hardware, robotics & IoT | Website


 

  • eBreathie

eBreathie is a digital health startup offering an integrated asthma management system featuring a smart inhaler and mobile app. It tracks and analyzes inhalation techniques, providing real-time feedback to patients and doctors. Leveraging IoT and AI, eBreathie aims to reduce asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations, ensuring effective treatment and optimal care.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Ana Rita Constante - LinkedIn, Ana Filipa Rebelo - LinkedIn, Ana Rita Rebelo - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Healthtech & wellness | Website
 

  • Glooma

Medical screening device connected to a mobile app to detect breast cancer at an early stage.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Francisco Neto Nogueira - LinkedIn, Frederico Stock - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Braga, Portugal | Industry: Healthtech & wellness | Website
 

  • LaMaCare

LaMaCare is a daily support service aimed at enhancing the independence and quality of life for people with limited everyday skills. It helps clients remain in their familiar surroundings as long as possible by assisting with household tasks and errands. Recognized by the NRW State Office and AnFöVO authority, LaMaCare can bill services directly to clients' health and nursing insurance.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Marlo Alexander Frings - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Cologne, Germany | Industry: Healthtech & wellness | Website
 

  • MyCareforce

First Portuguese digital platform to facilitate the relationship between nurses and health institutions, providing extra shifts in a quick, easy and flexible way.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Tilman Ader - LinkedIn, Pedro Cruz Morais - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Healthtech & wellness | Website
 

  • Triple Idea

Triple Idea focuses on healthcare innovation, creating solutions that advance medical technology, enhance patient quality of life, and improve diagnostics and clinical procedures. Their work contributes significantly to the medical industry’s progress, embodying their motto: "Giving hope, giving life!"

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Daniela Cardoso - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Barcelos, Portugal | Industry: Healthtech & wellness | Website
 

  • True Friends

True Friends inverted the order that typical social meeting platforms work by. On True Friends, first people talk and then - only if both agree - they can reveal themselves to each other, giving everyone a chance to be known by their personality as a first step.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Miguel Fidalgo - LinkedIn, Marta Mendes - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Social media & networking | Website
 

  • Cato

Cato is a C2C running brand with the mission to empower the everyday runner to feel like an athlete.Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Mario Kuhnt - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Munich, Germany | Industry: Sports & fitness | Website

  • Volup

Volup is an app that aims to revolutionise the world of delivery, creating an extension of the experience and taking home the dishes of the best restaurants in town.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founder: Alvaro Meyer -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Agritech & foodtech | Website
 

  • Pleez

Food menus have tremendous impact on restaurants performance, so Pleez focus on helping restaurants optimising their menu. More importantly, restaurants and platforms haven’t untapped the opportunity behind menus, but with Pleez's algorithm + know-how they help restaurants increase sales of their strategic items, on the various Delivery platforms.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founder: Afonso Pinheiro -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Data & analytics | Website
 

  • yomashi

Yomashi is revolutionizing pet services by digitizing the industry to connect service providers and pet parents more efficiently. Our innovative platform offers easy access to trusted services, helping providers expand their reach and giving pet owners a convenient way to manage their pets' well-being. Join us in transforming the pet services industry!

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founder: Pedro Andrade - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Leiria, Portugal | Industry: E-commerce & retail | Website
 

  • Inlife

We are changing the way you rent a new home, solving the visit process and turning it into an easy online experience.

Year of foundation: 2019 | Founder: Pedro Gancho -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Proptech & real estate | Website
 

  • ConciergeBot

ConciergeBot is an A.I. virtual concierge platform for hospitality, healthcare and customer service. Currently available on SMS, WhatsApp and voice (phone). No logins or app downloads necessary!

Year of foundation: 2018 | Founder: Silvia James - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Los Angeles, USA | Industry: Travel & Hospitality | Website
 

  • LUGGit

LUGGit is a B2C and B2B solution, that allows travelers to better enjoy the first and last hours in the city without luggage! Available in Lisbon, Porto, Prague, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Florence and Athens. LUGGit offers luggage pick-up, storage, and delivery at any time and place of the traveler's choice.

Year of foundation: 2019 | Founders: Ricardo Figuerido - LinkedIn, Diogo Correia - LinkedIn, Hugo Fonseca - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Ilhavo, Portugal | Industry: Travel & Hospitality | Website
 

  • SeaBookings

SeaBookings.com, launched in February 2014 by two Dutch entrepreneurs and a Portuguese IT specialist, lets you discover, compare, and book the best boat tours and watersports. Focused on the Algarve and Portuguese west coast, and expanding globally, the platform secures exclusive deals with local operators to offer the best prices and guarantees the lowest online rates.

Year of foundation: 2016 | Founders: Bo Irik - LinkedIn, Femke Irik
Heaquarters: Lagos, Portugal | Industry: Travel & Hospitality | Website
 

  • DLCTech

We’re redefining how individuals and businesses connect. Our goal is to seamlessly merge technology and style with eco-friendly practices, enabling meaningful interactions while also minimizeing environmental impact. We believe that even small changes can have a significant impact.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Carlo De Luca -  LinkedIn, Matteo Cecchetto -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Padova, Italy | Industry: Fintech & financial services | Website
 

  • 360hyper

360Hyper is a premier grocery marketplace focused on convenience and speed, delivering groceries within 4 hours. With a team of dedicated personal shoppers, they ensure the delivery of fresh, high-quality products. Our mission is to simplify grocery shopping, giving customers more time for important activities.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Nuno Duarte - LinkedIn, Diogo Silva - LinkedIn, Filipe Nery - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: E-commerce & retail | Website

  • Surf Eye

Surf Eye is the network of AI-powered cameras that automatically records, tracks and edits every wave in the best surf spots and wave pools worldwide.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Alessandro Fracassi - LinkedIn, Andrew East - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Hubee design

Agile and unlimited graphic design. Subscribe, access our platform and make as many requests as you need. We connect you with a team of designers ready to assist you.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Samar Ghattas - LinkedIn, Elaine Colombo - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil | Industry: Design | Website
 

  • Atelier de Software

We believe that selling online should be simple, effective, and profitable. That's why we've developed The Good Store - an e-commerce platform designed to provide companies with everything they need to grow their sales and reach more customers. From user-friendly design to advanced features, we're constantly pushing the limits of what's possible in e-commerce.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Eloisa Pina Dos Santos - LinkedIn, Fernando Pina Dos Santos - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: E-commerce & retail | Website
 

  • Chaperone

Chaperone is an online platform created to help scientists potentiate their careers. On this platform, students and young professionals can browse and book online 1-to-1 sessions with over 3NA experienced career consultants on over 5NA different support topics.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Pedro Resende - LinkedIn, Joana Moscoso - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Espinho, Portugal | Industry: Education | Website
 

  • Educa-te

A startup focused on innovation and disruption of the educational system. We create, develop, and implement customized educational projects in the areas of digital and in-person education.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Rodrigo Castro - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Oeiras, Portugal | Industry: Education | Website
 

  • Ginásio do Empreendedor

Ginásio do Empreendedor is a non-formal education program based on a project-learning methodology and peer-to-peer learning.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Francisco Serralheiro - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Alcobaça, Portugal | Industry: Education | Website
 

  • Gritnova

Global campus that creates industry focused micro degree programs in collaboration with leading companies & experts to equip young adults with the latest emerging skills.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Ibrahim Ezzeddine - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Education | Website
 

  • Intuitivo

An unique tool that makes it easier for teachers to manage their daily tasks, like tests or exercises from their students, in one single place.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: João Guimarães - LinkedIn, Duarte Oliveira - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Porto, Portugal | Industry: Education | Website
 

  • Nodress.code

A program for ambitious girls who aspire to become tech-entrepreneurs to gain hands-on experience and confidence for doing that. Every month participants will build a product from scratch and launch it to the market using no-code tools. We (team and participants) will be sharing progress and learnings as we go, as well as useful tips on no-code.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Yuliia Bilyk - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Education | Website
 

  • Ambi.Careers

ambi.careers empowers non-tech professionals to seamlessly transition their careers by connecting them with the right opportunities at scaling companies. ambi combines agency recruitment with a talent marketplace of vetted, A-class profiles to support the growth of both individuals and businesses.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Leo Capelossi - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: HR & recruitment | Website
 

  • Bamble

Bamble is dedicated to harnessing Nigerian tech talent for international roles. By providing ATS-optimized CVs and tools to overcome application challenges and geographical biases, Bamble helps professionals stand out globally. Beyond CV building, it supports a community aimed at elevating Nigerian tech talent internationally, with a goal to spotlight 250,000 talents by 2024 through continuous platform enhancement.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Ayodeji Daramola Olufemi - LinkedIn, Melissa Pairazaman - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: HR & recruitment | Website
 

  • Offcoustic

Affordable phone booths and acoustic products that switch off open-space distractions, to help you concentrate, focus and be more productive.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Rodrigo Jorge - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Industrials, manufacturing & consumer goods | Website
 

  • Najha Fashion

Najha was created by Daniela Sá in 2006. She entered the world of fashion and accessories through the footwear industry where she worked for seven years in a family held company but she soon realized that she would like to see her own ideas gain life combining her passion for design and her vegan lifestyle.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Daniela De Sá - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Eatontown, USA | Industry: Lifestyle & fashion | Website
 

  • Alfa Lupo

Box to Life offers engaging experiences for visitors to museums, archaeological sites, parks, monuments, and streets, enabling them to gain knowledge and enjoy these places even without internet access.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Carlos Mondragon - LinkedIn, Mar Fuentes Lanning - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Oeiras, Portugal | Industry: Mobility, transportation & logistics | Website
 

  • Condoroo

We are revolutionizing condominium management in Europe using artificial intelligence. Our mission is to make the experience for condo residents easy and efficient through experienced managers, task automation, and our specialized condominium chatbot.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Rodrigo Bourboun - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Proptech & real estate | Website
 

  • Portugalxpert

Portugalxpert provides essential relocation advice, scouting tours, real estate and mortgage services for new expats in Portugal.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Joao Pires - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Proptech & real estate | Website
 

  • WTG Württembergische Teilkauf Gesellschaft

A home is not only Germans' largest asset but also the most profitable—so far, only on paper. Through partial sales, you can access some of your profits today while still benefiting from value appreciation, ensuring financial freedom in retirement.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Christian I. D. Böh - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Heilbronn, Germany | Industry: Proptech & real estate | Website
 

  • Azure Villa

Our furnished rental apartments in Portugal are designed for long stays, offering a stylish and comfortable environment that allows you to immerse yourself in the Portuguese lifestyle. With local business partnerships, we enhance your experience with personalized recommendations. Enjoy conveniences like on-demand cleaning, driver services for airport or local trips, and access to curated brands and premium products.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founders: Larissa Guimarães - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Real Estate | Website
 

  • Luminous

Luminous is a blended solution to develop soft skills at scale thanks to the coaching methodology.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Julien Lepetit - LinkedIn, Matthieu Cousi - LinkedIn, Sarah Gaillard - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: SaaS | Website
 

  • WhistleOn

We are a whistleblowing software in the state of the art of technology. Our solution detects 5NA% of all unethical incidents in the workplace. We are in compliance with EU Whistleblowing Directive, GPDR and UK Bribery,

Year of foundation: 2018 | Founders: Daniel Dabes - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Oeiras, Portugal | Industry: SaaS | Website
 

  • Baby Sisters

We are a whistleblowing software in the state of the art of technology. Our solution detects 5NA% of all unethical incidents in the workplace. We are in compliance with EU Whistleblowing Directive, GPDR and UK Bribery.

Year of foundation: 2016 | Founders: Margarida Menezes - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisboa, Portugal | Industry: Sports & fitness | Website
 

  • IMA - Inventário de Materiais de Apoio

We've developed a digital platform to better manage and reuse exhibition support materials, promoting sustainability in museums. This initiative reduces economic and environmental costs, fosters a resource-sharing network, and combats the environmental crisis, making museums greener and more sustainable.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Cristiana Bexiga - LinkedIn, Mariana Vieira - LinkedIn, Sara Lemos - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisboa, Portugal | Industry: Susainability & cleantech | Website
 

  • Knowcode

KnowCode offers products and services like CTO-as-a-service and Remote Squads to boost software development team productivity. We're introducing Victor, The Tech Manager, a virtual tool designed to enhance team efficiency by organizing sprints and optimizing planning and execution processes, thereby increasing team satisfaction and talent retention.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Bruno Muniz - LinkedIn, Lucas Galvanini - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Aveiro, Portugal | Industry: Telecommunications & IT | Website
 

  • Takecarbon

Revolutionary Web3 platform with a profitable and fast scaling business model, leveraging DeFi & ReFi solutions to maximize income for carbon credit projects and prioritize ESG initiatives over exploiting market inefficiencies, making it the obvious choice for carbon credit originators, investors and consumers.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Everton Porto - LinkedIn, Victor Leitão - LinkedIn, Duarte Freitas - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Porto, Portugal | Industry: Web3 | Website

  • Bundler

Bundler is a subscription management app that helps users track and manage their subscriptions easily. With features for adding, categorizing, and automatic detection of payments, Bundler simplifies subscription handling and provides a clear overview of expenses and upcoming payments, empowering users to control their subscription services effectively.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founder: Artemy Shadrin -  LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Fintech & financial services | Website
 

  • HumanAZ

HumanAZ is a performance-based recruitment startup focusing on tech, data, and product sectors. We use data, machine learning, and methodology to connect companies with tech professionals whose life and career purposes align, enhancing accuracy and retention. We adeptly match business challenges with cultural fit, attracting the right purposes and skills.

Year of foundation: 2017 | Founders: Rodrigo Curcio - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Industry: Human Resources | Website

  • Peggada

Peggada offers tools to create a positive impact on the environment and society. It serves as a hub for a community focused on improving the world. On a single website, you'll find everything needed for sustainable living: bulk stores, eco-friendly hotels and restaurants, tips for buying second-hand clothes, activist interviews, advice, reports, and more.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Ligia Gomes - LinkedIn, Marta Cerqueira - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Advertising, content & marketing | Website
 

  • Drones Solution

New perspectives are emerging. The digitization of the world through reality capture, via aerial platforms with embedded sensors, is enabling technologies like the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Smart Cities, Precision Agriculture, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Drones Solution focuses on integrating and applying various cyber-physical technologies with Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), or drones, in this new world of possibilities.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Marco Fabio Borges - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Cascais, Portugal | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • DualForma

A training company specializing in Artificial Intelligence offers courses and workshops for professionals across all fields. The aim is to integrate AI tools into everyday routines under expert guidance. They provide accessible and practical learning opportunities, suitable for anyone regardless of their professional background, to explore the potential of AI technology.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Bernardo Martins - LinkedIn, Vasco Moura - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: AI & machine learning | Website
 

  • Elecctro

Elecctro is dedicated to integrating custom electronics and software, to improve the communication of machines with the world around them.

Year of foundation: 2014 | Founders: Diogo Barata Simoes - LinkedIn, Ricardo Correia - LinkedIn, Ricardo Jacinto - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Óbidos, Portugal | Industry: Hardware, robotics & IoT | Website
 

  • Tazzi

Tazzi is a European brand of shared mobility willing to change the energy matrix of transporting city dwellers and make them more healthy.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: Guilherme Menezes - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Cascais, Portugal | Industry: Mobility, transportation & logistics | Website
 

  • Preflet

AI driven solutions, that leverage the power of data to build solutions for a better and seamless customer experience.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Francesca Rubbian - LinkedIn, Tomar Shailendra - LinkedIn, Mexson Fernandes - LinkedIn, Jorge Mendes - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Reutlingen, Germany | Industry: Proptech & real estate | Website
 

  • Relive

Relive empowers the next generation of real estate entrepreneurs, by supporting agents to build successful businesses. We work with top producing agents who want to professionalize and expand their company.

Year of foundation: 2020 | Founders: José Costa Rodrigues - LinkedIn, Sergio Ferras - LinkedIn, Henrique Brás - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Austin, Texas, USA | Industry: Proptech & real estate | Website

  • Blumen Flores

Blumen Flores is a digital flower delivery subscription company using alternatives to floral foam, a non-biodegradable material, and disrupting the traditional floral industry by offering sustainable alternatives and using digital technology to deliver flowers.

Year of foundation: 2021 | Founders: Francisca Souto de Moura Bos - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Cascais, Portugal | Industry: Event management | Website
 

  • 1to3 Energy

1to3 energy offers a collaboration platform for renovations, bringing together all stakeholders and enabling seamless digital cooperation. By automating processes and utilizing advanced data analytics, we help tradespeople and energy consultants achieve greater efficiency and increased revenue.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founders: Henning Löbbert - LinkedIn, Lea van den Berg - LinkedIn, Kevin Pfeffer
Heaquarters: Cologne, Germany | Industry: Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | Website
 

  • Imperfecti

Imperfecti uses industry by-products and the aggregating power os mushrooms to create new biomaterials that are compostable and close the loop of circular economy.

Year of foundation: 2023 | Founders: Joao Anes - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Cologne, Germany | Industry: Susainability & cleantech | Website
 

  • 1s1 Energy

1s1 Energy is a San Francisco start-up company developing breakthrough materials technology for a new generation of PEM water electrolysis systems for green hydrogen production. The company currently has operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Portugal.

Year of foundation: 2019 | Founders: Daniel Sobek - LinkedIn, Sukanta Bhattacharyya - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Portola Valley, USA | Industry: Susainability & cleantech | Website
 

  • Trash4Goods

Trash4Goods is a gamification platform that rewards users for recycling and bring value to their waste.

Year of foundation: 2022 | Founders: Afonso Ravasco - LinkedIn, Tiago Lourinho - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Alcochete, Portugal | Industry: Susainability & cleantech | Website

  • Reshell

Reshell is addressing waste from mussel production by converting discarded shells into biocalcite, a sustainable alternative to CaCO₃ for the ceramics industry. This eco-friendly innovation reduces environmental impact, supports consumer demand for sustainable products, and promotes a circular economy by turning aquaculture waste into valuable industrial materials.

Year of foundation: 2024 | Founders: Luigi Sbalchiero - LinkedIn, Francesco Dorigo - LinkedIn
Heaquarters: Lisbon, Portugal | Industry: Susainability & cleantech

Incubation & Acceleration Programs

Its target is late-stage startups looking to scale their businesses through addressing key challenges for SMEs and engaging in a pilot solution development for the tourism industry.

For 12 weeks, startups can capitalize on the interconnectedness of the key verticals of the tourism industry whilst using Nova SBE as a dynamic platform to co-create unparalleled products and services.

To get to know more about the program check this website.

 

Madeira Startup Retreat offers a unique blend of startup acceleration and a relaxing retreat for Tourism & Travel startups. The program brings startups to Madeira each yearto reassess their business strategy, refocus their teams, and explore opportunities in Madeira and Portugal. This initiative is in partnership with Startup Madeira, a regional institution dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation through incubation, mentoring, and business development support.

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An open innovation program for Fintech startups sponsored by eight prominent corporate partners. The Academy provides a secure and controlled space for experimentation, enabling the free exchange of ideas to co-create innovative financial products and services. Critical challenges addressed include the evolution of a digital ecosystem between banks, Fintechs, and third-party contributors, digitization of money, decentralized finance (DeFi), financial inclusion, customer experience, and security

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An accelerator dedicated to gaming entrepreneurship that offers a unique 6-week immersion program on Madeira Island. The program combines various gaming startups, equipping entrepreneurs with essential knowledge, tools, and benchmarking strategies to overcome critical challenges and drive their projects toward success.

Learn more here

 

Conceived to support entrepreneurs on several different topics and stages of development, the Lighting Up the Stars Mentoring  Program consists of a two months dynamic journey. Each startup has its mentor to provide guidance and support in specific challenges while talks, workshops, and networking moments are provided.

 

The SEGIE incubation program is aimed at people who believe in the interconnection between the social economy and gender equality. This program follows the creation of inclusive and gender-sensitive businesses from idea to launch, providing tools and support during a continuous journey that includes 10 months of acceleration, monthly proposals in individual, collective and community formats, and significant monetary compensation for the three most outstanding projects.

Want to know more about this program? Check out the SEGIE Handbook and the SEGIE Study 2024.

 

The Web3 Creators Collective is a virtual community and supportive program for all things Web3. Sponsored by GSR as the lead partner, the community offers knowledge, networking opportunities, funding prospects, visibility, collaboration, regulatory insights, partner perks, and a supportive ecosystem — all combined to contribute to the growth and success of Web3 startups significantly.   Learn more here