Startup Events in Portugal

Powered by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, this is a program designed to support startups with innovative solutions in the hospitality sector in addressing real challenges of hospitality organizations, enhancing guest experiences, optimize internal operations, and promote sustainability.

This meetup is hosted by Gabriela Naumnik & Nina Un. These meetups are hosted by members of Lenny’s Newsletter community, and are a great opportunity to meet new people, and have in-depth conversation about product and growth. There is a tab for free drinks. Learn more at LennysNewsletter.com/community. Drinks courtesy of Revolut. Revolut is a global fintech, helping people get more from their money. More than 80 million customers around the world use dozens of Revolut’s innovative products to make over a billion transactions a month. Both Revolut’s culture and their 13,000+ global team are key to their success. And they’re looking for more brilliant people who can turn the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of an elegant solution. View remote and hybrid careers here.

Lisbon Tech Connect: Let’s Talk About AI 🤖 Putting Machines Back in Their Place What’s worth building in the orchestrator economy? AI has made building cheap. Anyone can spin up a website, an app, or a campaign in an afternoon. So the questions have changed: What’s actually worth building? And who’s really in control? Join us on 17 September for a frank conversation about AI, work, decision-making, and what happens when our job shifts from doing the work to directing the machines that do it. 🎤 Speakers Bharath Rao — Founder, Sitting Pretty & host of Ego to Eureka Tetiana Torovets — Senior Director of Data Science, SIXT Akshay Ruparelia — Co-founder & CEO, Brdge AI; Forbes 30 Under 30 Three perspectives, one big question: How do we put machines back in their place — as engines we direct rather than forces that direct us? Expect sharp insights, uncomfortable questions, live reflections, and practical takeaways for founders, operators, managers, tech professionals, and anyone navigating the AI transition. 📅 Agenda 18:30 — Registration & networking 19:00 — Welcome 19:10 — Speaker sessions & conversation 20:00 — Networking with the community 21:00 — Event ends Why join? Two years ago, watching AI build a website in a minute felt like magic. Today, that demo is the baseline. We’ve all become orchestrators — founders, developers, marketers, managers and operators directing increasingly powerful AI systems. Come explore what that means for what we build, how we work, and who stays in control. You’ll also have plenty of time to meet founders, tech professionals, startups and innovators from across Lisbon’s growing tech ecosystem. 💡 Want to speak or partner with Lisbon Tech Connect? Get in touch: vikatechconnect@gmail.com Lisbon Tech Connect is part of the global Tech Connect Community, bringing together founders, tech professionals, startups and innovators across European tech hubs. 📍 Lisbon 📅 17 September 🔗 Find out more: https://techconnect.top/

Twenty slides. Twenty seconds each. No pausing, no going back. Red Bridge is launching its first Pecha-Kucha style night — 20-20 — a fast-paced format built to make AI builders do the hardest thing in tech: get to the point. Each presenter takes the floor with 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide. The deck advances whether you're ready or not, so what's left is the essence of an idea — enough to spark a conversation, start a collaboration, or find the one person in the room already working on the thing you needed. Come to present, or come to watch the ideas fly. Either way, expect sharp thinking, good company, and the kind of connections that only happen at RedBridge Lisbon. Open to RedBridge Lisbon members and the wider Lisbon AI community. Hosted at AI Hub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa. 🗓️ Thursday, September 17 · 6:30–8:30pm 📍 AI Hub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa Want to present? Apply here: https://tally.so/r/68YA8O

A Night Around the Fire for Founders Building the Next Era Our last event became one of the key startup gatherings in Lisbon in July, bringing together top founders and investors from AI and Web3 (check the video!). This time, we’re tackling a question that’s becoming impossible to ignore: SaaS Apocalypse Now: AI kills SaaS or transforms it? AI is changing more than just the product; it’s reshaping the entire SaaS economics: pricing, distribution, unit economics, and team structures. What will be left of the traditional SaaS model? What business models will replace it? And who will win in the new AI economy? The evening will bring together 50 selected founders and VCs from AI and SaaS. No fluff, no badges, just a real conversation around the campfire. 🕒 Agenda 6:00 PM Welcome Guest arrival, welcome drinks, and first introductions. 6:30 PM SaaS Roast A live teardown of how AI is breaking the traditional SaaS model, and what founders need to change to survive and win in the new era. 7:30 PM Fireside Chat with VCs What business model will become the “new SaaS”? A candid conversation about where the venture market is heading and what kinds of companies will attract capital in the AI era. 8:30 PM Networking by the Fire Drinks, conversations, and networking around a real fire with founders and investors Memebers of jury and panel: Klavdia Potapova, Nebius; Mike Zakharov, AltaIR Capital; Denis Kalyshkin, I2BF; Stepan Gershuni, Cyber Fund; Saachin Bhatt, Bridge Confirmed guests include founders and C-level from: Albato, Lince Capital, Ocean Capital, Lunar Ventures, Start Ventures, Fellowers.AI, Tryp.com, Zendesk, GoMining, HumanSignal, CORE Angels, Tradora AI, Lido Fi, Endeavour, Circle.

Freelancers, founders and solopreneurs in Lisbon: we’re hosting a monthly picnic in the park ☀️ The idea is simple: bring together people building businesses, freelancing and/or creating online in Lisbon so it’s easier to meet new people and make connections outside of work. There’s no agenda and no formal networking, it’s just a relaxed afternoon to hang out, chat and get to know other people in a similar stage of life! Feel free to bring: • a blanket or something to sit on • snacks/drinks for yourself Most people usually come on their own, so don’t feel awkward about arriving solo :) we’ll share the exact location pin in the park closer to the start time. Whether you’ve been living in Lisbon for years or you’re only here for a short time, you’re welcome to join us! Got questions/curious about who's behind the picnics? Let's connect on LinkedIn: Vincent: www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-schweiger Georgie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginadarling/

Get ready for an evening where robots do the talking. UB Robotics and Técnico Venture Lab bring together the people building the physical AI space for a night of real hardware in action. The demo format is simple: teams get up and show their robots and physical AI systems live. If the bots die, so be it – no performative demos allowed... Expect honest conversations about what's hard in hardware, and where this field is actually headed, from the people building it day to day. Whether you're building robots yourself, working in AI more broadly, or just curious what's actually possible right now, this is a chance to see hardware firsthand. Join us at Fábrica de Pão in the Beato Innovation District. Schedule 18:00 Gates open 18:30 Demos startConfirmed: Dan from ButtonBox, Francisco from UB Robotics, Luis from Raisebox, and more TBA soon. 19:30 Panel on Physical AI: Where are we at? What's next?Speakers confirmed: Pedro from UB Robotics (moderator), João from Técnico Venture Lab, André from CourtMaster, and one more TBA soon. Post-event Food & drinks at Duro de Matar, 2 minutes walking distance from the venue.

The Entrepreneurship Awards, by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, aim to unite the ecosystem in celebrating the accomplishments and successes of distinguished entrepreneurs and startups. Nominations are open until 18 September, and applications until 23 September.

What is Re.punk? Re. punk is dedicated to empower women and is promoting a regenerative lifestyle with a distinctly punk and irreverent voice. We use experimental design, artificial intelligence, and data science to demystify the complex science behind chronic disease — with a focus on autoimmune conditions. The Art & Health & AI series demonstrates the power of artistic expression to communicate complex scientific research through technology. The emotions stirred by experiencing art may also serve as a catalyst for prevention and inspire engagement in health-promoting initiatives. What are salons? The Re. punk salons are informal gatherings in spaces that provide context for the topics we want to discuss during the salon. The salons are based on: Viennese salon in the 1920s that were intimate gathering, typically hosted in a private home, where artists, intellectuals, scientists, and writers met to exchange radical ideas across disciplines — blurring the boundaries between art, philosophy, politics, and science. Who should attend and what to expect? Our salons bring together artists, founders, creatives, chefs, farmers, athletes, food scientists, activists, financial advisors, investors, technologists, expert patients, and researchers to accelerate systemic change through a regenerative lifestyle and creative science. This salon is open to everyone — including men with partners navigating autoimmune conditions, those who believe in empowering women, and anyone who wants to support Re.punk's mission through their network or resources. Why this salon theme? The Healing Power of Scent. Scent, cognition, and the body's immune response. Smell is the only sense wired directly into the brain's emotional and memory centers — it bypasses conscious thought and lands straight in the limbic system. That same wiring links scent to the body's stress response and immune function: what we breathe in doesn't just shape mood, it shapes physiology. Why at Casa Bohemia? At Casa Bohemi

⚠️ Please note the venue change this month ⚠️ Agentic Engineering Lisbon is for people building software, infrastructure, and companies with agentic workflows. This event brings together founders, engineers, researchers, and operators actively working with AI agents, whether they are building products, improving existing systems, or developing the models, tools, and infrastructure that make this work possible. The focus is on practical applications, open discussion, and learning from peers. This event is for people going beyond surface-level experimentation and engaging seriously with what it takes to make these systems useful, and profitable. Expect a technical crowd, short talks, and conversations grounded in real-world experience. Topics include agent architectures, coding agents, tools, models, workflows, infrastructure, and the realities of using agents in production. Agenda 7:00 PM - Doors Open 7:45 PM - Lightning Talks 8:15 PM - Drinks & Snacks Want to speak? To submit a talk, register for the event and fill the relevant field. Spaces are limited as there are three 10-minute are three talks per event. Product pitches will not be accepted.

When someone dies, their data doesn't. Voice recordings, texts, photos, whole digital footprints, all of it can now be used to train AI models, often without anyone left alive who agreed to it. Join us for an intimate panel on the ethics of AI and death tech. We're bringing together three experts to lead the initial discussion: Guilherme Schwartsmann (CSO, Sky Carousel), Melinda Jacobs (Founder, The Human Chapter) and Jenny Romano (Founder, The Newsroom). We'll get into who gets to decide what happens to a person's data after they're gone, how third parties could exploit that data for targeting, what real consent even looks like when the person in question can't give it anymore and what this means for us as individuals. This is a friendly and intimate gathering, built for genuine discussion whilst enjoying some drinks. Expect a room of people from varied backgrounds who care about identity, ownership and what it means to be human in an AI-driven world. Wine, cocktails, and snacks will be available for purchase at the bar throughout the evening. About Levö: Levö is a curated space where contemporary visual culture meets everyday rituals. Bringing together artists, rotating exhibitions, original prints, and thoughtfully selected wines, we create a place to discover, collect, and connect. More than a gallery, shop, or wine bar, Levö is a welcoming place where art becomes part of daily life through conversation, curiosity, and shared experiences.

Startup Leiria brings startups, industry, and the public sector together in Leiria to tackle economic resilience after Storm Kristin. The action-focused format runs on focus groups, where participants map critical problems and co-create practical solutions to help the region recover.

Fifty-four hours to go from idea to pitch. Organised by 351 Startups at LACS Porto, this classic Techstars format has you form a team on Friday, build over the weekend with mentors and investors on hand, and pitch to judges on Sunday. No idea or team required to join.

A full day of building with workshops, human mentors, and demos. AI Hacker House is back with an in-person hacking sprint where builders of all backgrounds come together to build with AI, from first idea to working prototype. Last edition sold out and 15 teams walked out with working projects by the end of the day. Now we're doing it again, bigger, and during Lisbon AI Week. Sponsored by DeHouse, YLD and Blip.pt. With Lisbon AI Week, Innovation X Hub by Porto Business School and Center for Responsible AI as Community Partners. Who's it for Everyone. Developers, designers, marketers, sales, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about AI. No experience required, no team required. Come solo or bring your crew. The details September 25, 2026 DeHouse Picoas, R. Tomás Ribeiro 65, Lisboa Free registration, 100 spots available Prizes for the best projects Not sure if you should come? This is your chance to push the boundaries of what autonomous agents can do, compete for sponsor challenges, and connect with humans building cool stuff. More informations coming soon.