Portugal hosts a vibrant and rapidly growing startup ecosystem, offering a wide range of resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. Still, many founders are unaware of the variety of support available, their unique benefits, or how to choose the right ones for their needs.

This session brings together key representatives from the ecosystem — Mário Alves (Taikai/LayerX), Sara Gonçalves (Actif), and Fahima Farahi (WiseWorld.ai) — under the moderation of João Afonso (Founder & Head of Business @ UPTEC).

Participants will learn about:

• Local organizations that help startups launch and grow
• Lesser-known resources that can benefit different industries
• Ways to find the right mentors
• Additional funding opportunities for early-stage founders