Accelerate Your Startup in Portugal’s groundbreaking Innovation Village
Coimbra, Portugal:
Fall 2025
Why Coimbra
2 Major academic institutions
2 Major academic institutions
2 Major academic institutions
Partnering to provide high concentration and easy access to the best minds, thought leaders, and private ventures
Health capital of the country
2 Major academic institutions
2 Major academic institutions
Portugal's largest healthcare center, including the University of Coimbra Hospital and other major hospitals
Strategic location
2 Major academic institutions
World-class support
Gateway to the EU market with a thriving innovation ecosystem, strong government support & access to top talent. Located between two major airports (Lisbon and Porto)
World-class support
World-class support
Home to Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN), one of the top-ranked global university incubators. 60%+ start-up survival rate
Diverse Technical Excellence
Innovation hub leading in Health Tech, Smart Cities, Space Tech, and AI, providing startups with strong industry collaboration and cutting-edge innovation
Relationships with local government
Ensuring smooth market entry and ongoing support
Program Benefits
- Flights and accommodation for one C-Suite member
- Exclusive Access to Industry Leaders: Connect with top corporate and innovation leaders in Portugal, gaining strategic insights and opportunities to collaborate with key decision-makers in the local ecosystem.
- 1:1 mentorship from top European experts
- Corporate matchmaking with local and global partners
- Invitations to key innovation events in Portugal
- Exclusive access to key corporates in various industries
- Connections with trained tech professionals to support scaling
- Relationships with local government to ease regulatory entry and market expansion
- Pitch your startup at the festive and high-profile CoimbraTech Demo Day
- Connect with European VCs and business leaders
- Media exposure and branding opportunities
- Mentorship and guidance by leading corporates in Portugal, Europe and the world
Our Esteemed Sponsors
Portugal’s leading road infrastructure operator, specializing in advanced mobility solutions.
A top-tier international law firm renowned for its full-service approach and its dedicated emerging/high-growth companies practice, Team Genesis.
Santander X is a global platform powered by Santander, dedicated to accelerating innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups and SMEs, and fostering inclusive economic growth. Open to both clients and non-clients, it provides free training and resources to support business growth across diverse markets.
A Portuguese investment holding with interests in 5 industrial companies (pulp and paper, cement, animal rendering, hydrogen, and e-bike frames) with a VC arm.
A diversified Portuguese investment group with operations spanning telecommunications, construction, tourism, industry, and real estate, Grupo Visabeira also maintains a growing presence in innovation through strategic partnerships and venture investments.
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Our Partners
