ScaleUp Porto

ScaleUp Porto From Stand, to Start, to Scale. A strategy from the city of Porto that will promote companies' growth and the development of a strong innovation ecosystem.

What makes São João special is the same thing that makes an ecosystem thrive: People.Enjoy the celebrations 🎈
23/06/2026

What makes São João special is the same thing that makes an ecosystem thrive: People.

Enjoy the celebrations 🎈

Porto is home to more than 50 local tech communities.A strong ecosystem grows through people and partnerships, and Porto...
19/06/2026

Porto is home to more than 50 local tech communities.

A strong ecosystem grows through people and partnerships, and Porto’s tech communities play a key role in bringing them together.

18/06/2026

🚀 Above & Beyond Hangout #53 // WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

📅 July 1st | 5:30 PM

Women entrepreneurs are building ambitious companies across every sector, yet the path to growth and scale often comes with unique challenges.

In this month’s Hangout, we’ll discuss access to funding, networks, leadership, mentorship and the support systems that help founders move faster and grow sustainably.

Register.

What’s happening across Porto’s entrepreneurial ecosystem? Here are some of the stories, achievements, and updates worth...
16/06/2026

What’s happening across Porto’s entrepreneurial ecosystem?

Here are some of the stories, achievements, and updates worth following this month.

🚀 Porto is one of the fastest-rising tech ecosystems in the world.According to Dealroom’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 20...
03/06/2026

🚀 Porto is one of the fastest-rising tech ecosystems in the world.

According to Dealroom’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026, Porto climbed 43 positions in the Rising Stars ranking, reaching #196 globally and joining the group of the 15 fastest-growing ecosystems in the index.

The report also highlights strong momentum across key indicators:

• +124.8% growth in total funding ( #102 globally)
• 1.9x growth in enterprise value
• Health & MedTech, AI, and Cybersecurity among the city’s leading sectors

These results reflect the continued growth of Porto’s startup ecosystem and the work of founders, investors, universities, corporates, and community builders helping drive it forward.

📊 Explore the full Global Tech Ecosystem Index

🧒 The 52nd Above & Beyond Community Hangout brought together a conversation on youth entrepreneurship and how young peop...
29/05/2026

🧒 The 52nd Above & Beyond Community Hangout brought together a conversation on youth entrepreneurship and how young people can take their first steps into the startup world.

🎤 The discussion explored the importance of creating opportunities for young people to test ideas, build meaningful connections, ask questions, and learn through experience.

Because entrepreneurship starts with curiosity, access, and the confidence to turn ideas into reality.

📸 Miguel Ribeiro Fernandes & Ricardo Meireles / Startup Portugal.

Meet Think 8 Portugal 🌍Now officially part of Portugal’s RNI network! Think8 empowers startups to scale globally, connec...
27/05/2026

Meet Think 8 Portugal 🌍

Now officially part of Portugal’s RNI network! Think8 empowers startups to scale globally, connects academia and industry, and brings international talent and investment to Portugal’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.

26/05/2026

🎥 A look back at two days of ideas, connections and conversations that brought the startup ecosystem together in Porto.

From insightful discussions to meaningful encounters, 2026 once again showed the strength of our community.

Until next year 👋🏼

More than 4,000 participants gathered at for 2026.Two days focused on conversations, connections and new ideas across ...
21/05/2026

More than 4,000 participants gathered at for 2026.

Two days focused on conversations, connections and new ideas across the startup space.

Porto keeps moving forward. See you next year!

Photo credits: 📷 Hugo Barreleiro, Ricardo Castelo, Ricardo Meireles, Pedro Granadeiro and Miguel Ribeiro Fernandes /

Youth entrepreneurship is not just about starting early. It’s about building the mindset, skills and connections that ca...
19/05/2026

Youth entrepreneurship is not just about starting early. It’s about building the mindset, skills and connections that can shape future founders and innovators.

On May 27, at Edifício Transparente in Porto, Hangout #52 | What About YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP? will explore the opportunities, challenges and real impact of getting young talent involved in the startup ecosystem from an early stage. From mentorship and hands-on learning to leadership, communication and resilience, expect practical insights and different perspectives from the community.

And before the event, jump on Meetball to explore the Startup Portugal community, share what you’re building and connect with people before arriving.

🔗 Register : Link in bio

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