Startup accelerators and incubators in Portugal
- 64 organizations
- 42 cities
- Oct 2026 last checked
Startup Portugal counted 5,091 active startups in 2025, 8% more than in 2024. Together they reported turnover of €2.856 billion, about 28,000 workers and exports of €1.571 billion, equal to 1.5% of national exports.
Sources: Startup Portugal, Startup Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report 2025
In tech.eu's funding tracker, 37 Portuguese startups raised a combined €473 million across 37 rounds in 2025. The tracker covers only the rounds it recorded, so it is not a national total.
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Algarve Evolution
Association with an incubator hub in Faro that runs Founder2Founder, a six-month mentoring and acceleration program for eight selected companies.
- Duration
- 6 months (October 2026 - April 2027)
algarveevolution.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
BGI - Building Global Innovators
Portuguese startup accelerator and venture builder running acceleration, open innovation and academy programs in agrifood, urban mobility, health, climate and manufacturing.
Food & agricultureMobilityHealthtechClimate & energyIndustry & manufacturing
bgi.pt Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
BioBIP - Business Incubator of Portalegre
Technology-oriented business incubator of the Polytechnic University of Portalegre offering incubation space, an application process and shared laboratories such as bioenergy and digital fabrication.
- Run by
- Polytechnic University of Portalegre
biobip.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Business Factory
Incubator of the Municipality of Mafra running incubation and acceleration programs plus the Mafra UP ideas contest for startups in tourism, blue economy and agrifood.
- Run by
- Município de Mafra
Food & agriculture
businessfactory.pt Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Casa do Impacto
Social innovation hub of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa with open calls for incubation and acceleration, including the Rise for Impact capacity-building program.
- Run by
- Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
Social impact
casadoimpacto.scml.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Católica-Lisbon SBE Entrepreneurship Center (CLEC)
Entrepreneurship center of Católica-Lisbon SBE combining entrepreneurship courses, community activities and the Forward! pre-acceleration program for student and aspiring founders.
- Run by
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa
- Duration
- Forward!: five core sessions over February to May 2025
- Founded
- 2018
clsbe.lisboa.ucp.pt Latest activity: May 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Cineway
Thematic incubator for film and audiovisual projects in Coimbra, offering virtual and physical coworking incubation with mentor matchmaking and consultancy hours.
- Run by
- Caminhos do Cinema Português
Media & creative
cineway.pt Latest activity: Jan 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
CNIRM - Centro de Negócios e Inovação de Rio Maior
Municipal business and innovation center in Rio Maior with an incubator offering cowork space, virtual incubation and support services to new companies, and promoting the StartUP Voucher program.
- Run by
- Municipality of Rio Maior
rminvest.pt Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Desafia-TeQ / NORDESTE in
Incubator in Mirandela running the nine-month NORDESTE in incubation program for early-stage business initiatives in the region.
- Run by
- DESTEQUE
- Duration
- 9 months (September 2026 to May 2027)
Food & agricultureSocial impact
desteque.com Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
EDP Energy Starter
EDP's international open innovation program in which selected energy startups join a bootcamp and run EDP-funded pilots with access to company assets.
- Run by
- EDP
Climate & energy
theenergystarter.com Latest activity: Jan 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Founder Institute Portugal
Portugal chapter of the Founder Institute, a structured program with mentors that guides aspiring founders through company formation, with free online startup events.
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- Founder Institute
fi.co Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Founders Founders
Porto scale-up community offering peer-to-peer mentorship groups, an eight-week scale-up program, events and a large coworking space.
founders-founders.com Latest activity: Jan 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Galp Startup The Future
Galp's open innovation program for energy startups, offering funded pilots with Galp business units, a week in Lisbon with an Innovation Day pitch and access to Unicorn Factory Lisboa.
- Run by
- Galp
Climate & energy
startupthefuture.galp.com Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Greentech Incubadora CESAE Digital
Technology incubator of CESAE Digital offering mentoring, acceleration and network for tech startups, with an open application process and Startup Voucher support.
- Run by
- CESAE Digital
greentech.cesae.pt Latest activity: Oct 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
GrowUp Douro Tâmega
Incubator in Marco de Canaveses offering infrastructure, technical and administrative support, entrepreneur support programs and a networking community.
- Run by
- ADCEIDT
growupdourotamega.pt Latest activity: Feb 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Hub Criativo da Mouraria
Municipal incubator in Lisbon's Mouraria district for projects and business ideas in the cultural and creative industries.
- Run by
- Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
Media & creative
hubcriativomouraria.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
IERA - Incubadoras de Empresas da Região de Aveiro
Network of municipal business incubators across the Aveiro region sharing one incubation program, coworking space and services for new business ideas and companies.
- Run by
- Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Aveiro
iera.regiaodeaveiro.pt Latest activity: May 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
In.Cubo
Incubator in Arcos de Valdevez offering technical support, space and funding guidance, plus the In.Cubo Creative Jam and regional entrepreneurship programs.
- Run by
- ACIBTM
incubo.eu Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
inCoimbra StartUp HUB
Startup hub in Coimbra offering physical and virtual incubation, consultancy, funding guidance, training and coworking, with an online application process for startups.
incoimbra.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Incubadora de Empresas da ADRAT
RNi-accredited incubator at the ADRAT headquarters in Chaves offering incubation spaces, technical support and shared equipment, and accredited for the StartUP Visa.
- Run by
- ADRAT Associação de Desenvolvimento da Região do Alto Tâmega
adrat.pt Latest activity: Dec 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Incubadora e Aceleradora do NERE
Business association's incubator and accelerator in Évora with incubation spaces, coworking, expert network and programs with periodic calls for entrepreneurs.
- Run by
- NERE Núcleo Empresarial da Região de Évora
nere.pt Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Incubadora Taguspark
Incubator at the Taguspark science park with prototyping laboratories, tailored infrastructure and services, mentoring programs and a networking community linked to research centers.
- Run by
- Taguspark
taguspark.pt Latest activity: Dec 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
INOV.POINT
Technology-based business reception and incubation unit of the TAGUSVALLEY science park in Abrantes, with incubation, entrepreneurship support, funding guidance and the DRIVEN pre-acceleration and incubation program.
- Run by
- TAGUSVALLEY
tagusvalley.pt Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
INOVAGAIA
Incubator in Vila Nova de Gaia with physical and virtual incubation and the Scale Up With Us eight-week acceleration program for startups.
- Duration
- 8 weeks (Scale Up With Us)
- Funding
- up to €1,000
inovagaia.pt Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Instituto Empresarial do Tâmega Incubator
Incubator based at Tâmega Park in Amarante with a formal application and selection process for business ideas, alongside business acceleration and innovation programs.
- Run by
- Instituto Empresarial do Tâmega
iet.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
IPN Incubadora
Incubator of Instituto Pedro Nunes in Coimbra with incubation modalities, facilities and services, a space-sector incubator, a NATO DIANA accelerator site and territorial entrepreneurship support.
- Run by
- Instituto Pedro Nunes
ipn.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
IPStartUp
Entrepreneurship incubator of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal offering incubation, mentoring and the Poliempreende business idea contest for its academic community.
- Run by
- Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
ipstartup.ips.pt Latest activity: May 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
IRIS - Associação IRISOCIAL
Social innovation association in Porto with incubation, coworking and capacity-building programs plus a calendar of training courses for social projects.
Social impact
iris-social.org Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Lab Invest
First business incubator of the Lajes do Pico municipality in the Azores, supporting new entrepreneurs in innovation and technology projects.
- Run by
- Município das Lajes do Pico
labinvest.pt Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
LISPOLIS
Lisbon technology pole association that supports ideas, startups and scaleups with investment search, networking and space, and runs the Lispolis Ignite program.
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- LISPOLIS Associação para o Polo Tecnológico de Lisboa
lispolis.pt Latest activity: Oct 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
LX Launch
AI venture studio in Lisbon that builds internal ventures, co-builds with founders and invests, and hosts community events such as the SKYHACK builders day.
AI
lxlaunch.com Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Madan Parque
Science and technology park in Almada that links startups, scale-ups and spin-offs with industry and academia for growth support and talent access.
madanparque.pt Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Moveltex Incubadora
Incubator of the Moveltex competence center in Paços de Ferreira with incubation modalities, StartUp Visa and StartUP Voucher support and regular networking events.
moveltex.com Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
NERGAEmpreende
Startup incubator of the Guarda business association, a member of the national incubator network since July 2025, offering a space for startups and entrepreneurs.
- Run by
- NERGA - Núcleo Empresarial da Região da Guarda
nerga.pt Latest activity: Jul 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Partnia Programa de Aceleração
Consultancy that runs a selective acceleration program with limited places for entrepreneurs and startups, alongside training and financial advisory services.
- Run by
- Partnia
- Duration
- 6 months
partnia.pt Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Ponte Hub
Hub in Loures that supports entrepreneurship for sustainable development through incubation, acceleration and collaborative programs.
- Run by
- Associação Rede do Progresso
Social impact
pontehub.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Protechting
Open innovation program in which Fidelidade and partners test solutions from startups in insurance, health and emerging technologies through pilots, mentoring and bootcamps.
- Run by
- Fidelidade
InsurtechHealthtech
protechting.com Latest activity: Mar 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
RIS - Resende Incubator Start
Business incubator in Resende with technical and administrative support, entrepreneur support programs, workshops, webinars and a mentor network.
- Run by
- A.E.R. - Associação Empresarial de Resende
resendeincubatorstart.pt Latest activity: Feb 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Road 2 Web Summit
Joint Startup Portugal and Web Summit program that selects early-stage Portuguese startups and prepares them to present at Web Summit, with a Most Promising Startup award supported by Galp.
- Run by
- Startup Portugal
startupportugal.com Upcoming: Nov 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Rural Impact Hub (rihu)
Hub in the Portuguese interior that helps rural entrepreneurs and impact projects connect, find funding calls and develop their territory.
- Run by
- Rural Move
Social impact
rihu.org Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
SANJOTEC Incubadora
Science and technology park in São João da Madeira with an incubator that takes project applications and runs workshops and TEC Talks for startups and companies.
- Run by
- Município de São João da Madeira
- Founded
- 2008
sanjotec.com Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Set.Up Guimarães
Municipal incubator ecosystem in Guimarães with a mentor network, an ideation program for University of Minho students and innovation events during the Mês da Economia.
- Run by
- Município de Guimarães
setupguimaraes.com Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Sines Tecnopolo
Private non-profit association in Sines running a business incubator with physical and virtual incubation, consulting and training for new companies.
sinestecnopolo.org Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Stage One - Incubadora do Alto Tâmega e Barroso
Incubator managed by an intermunicipal community, taking applications for ideas and projects and running the Empreender no Alto Tâmega e Barroso ideas contest.
- Run by
- Comunidade Intermunicipal do Alto Tâmega e Barroso
altotamegaempreende.pt Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
START Esposende
Municipal investment agency and business incubator in Esposende with pre-incubation, incubation and development stages, coworking, a mentor network and information sessions.
- Run by
- Município de Esposende
startesposende.pt Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Start In
Program of ADRITEM supporting entrepreneurship and social innovation through incubation of projects with social impact, with mentoring and showcase events.
- Run by
- ADRITEM
Social impact
startin.adritem.pt Latest activity: Dec 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
START@IPCA
Incubator of the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave offering workspace, mentoring, technical resources and consulting, with stage-based programs from ideation to market.
- Run by
- Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave
empreender.ipca.pt Latest activity: Nov 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Startup Barreiro
Municipal incubator in Barreiro with working rooms, tax domiciliation, hot desks, bootcamps, mentors and regular entrepreneur workshops.
- Run by
- Câmara Municipal do Barreiro
startupbarreiro.pt Latest activity: May 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Startup Braga
Braga startup center running the Startup Point training program, an annual acceleration program and the Global Health Accelerator, with a Demo Day for participants.
- Run by
- InvestBraga
Life sciencesHealthtechDeep techClimate & energy
startupbraga.com Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
StartUP Castelo de Paiva
Incubator and accelerator run by the local commercial association, with technical and administrative support, entrepreneur programs, events and a StartUp Visa certification.
- Run by
- Associação Comercial e Industrial de Castelo de Paiva
startupcastelopaiva.pt Latest activity: Feb 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Startup Leiria
Association in Leiria running incubation and acceleration, a cowork space, the Forge program and Academy for Impact for startups and social projects.
startupleiria.com Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
StartUp Lourinhã
Municipal incubator for ideas and businesses in the Lourinhã region, accredited within the national incubator network, with physical and virtual incubation.
- Run by
- Município da Lourinhã
startuplourinha.pt Latest activity: Jul 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Startup Madeira
Madeira entrepreneurship center offering incubation, acceleration, skills development and ideation projects, including startup weekends and a game jam.
startupmadeira.eu Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Tec Labs
Science and deeptech incubator of Ciências ULisboa offering lab spaces backed by research groups, an entrepreneurial community and events such as Breakfast with the CEO.
- Run by
- Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa
Deep techHealthtechFood & agricultureMobility
teclabs.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Tech Foundry Portugal - Deep Tech Edition
National program by Startup Portugal with Hello Tomorrow that moves scientific and technological teams from lab to market validation through intensive acceleration and a deep tech investor network.
- Run by
- Startup Portugal
- Duration
- 4 months
Deep techLife sciencesHealthtechClimate & energySpaceAI
startupportugal.com Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Técnico Venture Lab
Instituto Superior Técnico's deep tech venture program offering mentoring and acceleration support, and host of the ESA BIC Tagus space incubator.
- Run by
- Instituto Superior Técnico
Deep techSpace
tecnicoventurelab.pt Latest activity: Aug 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
The Fintech House
Lisbon fintech hub built with SITIO that combines coworking with the SPRINT acceleration program, founder weekends and access to investors and partners.
- Run by
- Portugal Fintech
- Duration
- roughly six weeks
FintechInsurtechAI
thefintechhouse.com Latest activity: Jun 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
The Journey
Open innovation program by Beta-i, supported by Turismo de Portugal, that pairs startups with industry partners to pilot solutions; the 7th edition focuses on airport infrastructure with ANA.
- Run by
- Beta-i
thejourney.pt Latest activity: Oct 2025 · Checked Oct 2026 -
The Rock Cybersecurity
Portuguese cybersecurity ecosystem initiative running the ROCKSTARGATE acceleration program for cybersecurity startups.
Cybersecurity
therock.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
Torres Inov-e
Business incubator in Torres Vedras created by Associação Estufa and the municipality, accredited for StartUP Voucher, StartUP Visa and Vale Incubação, offering physical incubation, mentoring and business support.
- Run by
- Associação Estufa
estufa.pt Latest activity: Feb 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
UALG TEC CAMPUS
Accelerator of the University of Algarve at Algarve STP supporting startups and technology-based companies with services, resources and mentoring, including a business mentoring program.
- Run by
- Algarve STP
algarvestp.pt Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
UBImedical
Incubator and accelerator linked to the University of Beira Interior for health startups, with incubated companies, labs, training and a seed capital pitch event.
- Run by
- Universidade da Beira Interior
HealthtechLife sciences
ubimedical.pt Latest activity: Sep 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
UPTEC
University of Porto science and technology park with startup support, incubation and several programs for entrepreneurs, students and researchers, plus a regular events agenda.
uptec.up.pt Latest activity: Oct 2026 · Checked Oct 2026 -
VougaPark - Centro de Inovação
Municipal innovation center in Sever do Vouga for technology and innovation potential in the region, taking project applications and hosting companies and events.
- Run by
- Município de Sever do Vouga
Food & agricultureIndustry & manufacturing
vougapark.pt Latest activity: Jul 2026 · Checked Oct 2026
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- Investment funds without a program
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