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SUMMARY:Coworking Thursdays Porto
DESCRIPTION:This initiative brings together startup founders and people interested in technology every Thursday\, to create connections and discover amazing places in the city! \nWhether you’re a freelancer\, an entrepreneur\, or passionate about innovation\, ‘Coworking Thursdays’ is the perfect place for you 🎯 \nFor more info visit coworkingthursdays.pt.  \n— \nBorn in France more than ten years ago\, 42 expanded worldwide to more than thirty countries\, arriving in Porto and settling in the historic centre of town.
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/coworking-thursdays-porto-9/
LOCATION:42 Porto\, Rua da Picaria 5\, Porto\, Porto\, 4050-478\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Startup & Investment Matching (SIM) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The SIM Conference is an event designed to connect entrepreneurs\, startups\, and investors\, both nationally and internationally. Focused on creating networking opportunities through carefully curated content\, SIM offers a unique experience for founders and investors to establish meaningful connections. Its first edition\, held from May 2-4\, 2024\, at the Alfândega do Porto Congress Center\, brought together over 2\,000 participants\, 400 startups\, 150 investors\, and 100 national and international speakers\, establishing itself as a key platform for the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Portugal.
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/startup-investment-matching-sim-conference/
LOCATION:Centro de Congressos da Alfândega\, Rua Nova da Alfândega - Edifício da Alfândega\, Porto\, Porto\, 4050-430 Porto\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Elevate @ Innovation X Hub
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ELEVATE\, an event designed for startups and enthusiasts looking to sharpen their pitching and public speaking skills—key abilities that can make the difference between securing funding and missing out. \n\n\nOur goal is to connect aspiring entrepreneurs from the Porto region and PBS alumni taking their first steps in the startup world\, providing an opportunity to learn\, share experiences\, and build meaningful connections. Porto Business School (PBS) offers a supportive environment to refine your pitch\, meet like-minded individuals\, and gain insights from experienced coaches. We’ve got the space\, snacks\, and guidance covered—all you need to bring is your energy and ideas! \n\nDate: Saturday May 10th\nTime: General admission: 16h – 18h | Startup admission: 14h – 18h\nLocation: Porto Business School\nLanguage: English
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/elevate-innovation-x-hub/
LOCATION:Porto Business School\, Avenida Fabril do Norte\, 425\, Matosinhos\, 4460-314\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250513T170000
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SUMMARY:Join the Game: Connect Funding & Talent (new date)
DESCRIPTION:In the first edition of the game designed to facilitate connections between investors and entrepreneurs\, Lusíada University\, at its Porto campus\, had €63 million “in play.” \nThis year\, we are hosting another edition of “Join the Game: Connect Funding & Talent” to foster encounters between funding and talent. The event will take place on April 29\, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM\, in Auditorium 4. \nWe invite Investors and Entrepreneurs to step into the game. Registration is free but mandatory. \nProgram\n4:30 PM – Welcome Coffee \n5:00 PM – Panel: Investors & Entrepreneurs\nModerator: Joel Vaz – Lusíada University \n\nClara Marques – DG Herdmar\nHeitor Benfeito – DG Critical Ventures\nManuel Vieira Lopes – Founder & CEO of Casas em Movimento\nAntónio Lima – Institutional & Corporate Manager – Banco Carregosa\n\n6:30 PM – Panel: “Starting Up” – How to Get Started?\nModerator: Carlos Martins – Lusíada University \n\nJoão Cerejeira – Augusta Labs\nSimão Rosas – DeHouse\nFrancisco Seixas – Weiver\nLusíada University Student (to be confirmed)\n\n7:30 PM – Game/Networking – Investor & Entrepreneur Meetings \n8:00 PM – Closing
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/join-the-game-connect-funding-talent/
LOCATION:Universidade Lusíada Porto\, R. de Moçambique 21 e 71\, Porto\, 4100-348\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Disruptive AI & Startups: Shaping the New Era
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening where bold ideas meet technical innovation. Designed for both seasoned AI engineers and newcomers\, this event spotlights how startups are harnessing cutting-edge AI to revolutionize industries. \nExpect insightful talks\, real-world success stories\, and deep dives into innovative technical approaches—all delivered with energy and clarity. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate & Time: 15th May\, 18:30 – 20:30\nLocation: UPTEC Baixa\, Praça do Cel. Pacheco 2\, Porto\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\nHenrique Cruz\, Head of Growth & AI at Rows\,\nJoão Reis\, Co-Founder & AI Advisor at Medtiles\,\nSina Yazdi\, Co-Founder & CTO at WiseWorld AI.\nRoundtable moderated by Joao Afonso from UPTEC!\n\nWhether you’re looking to expand your technical skills or simply inspired by the creative disruption in AI\, there’s something here for everyone. \nBe ready to explore the “how” behind the breakthrough ideas that are reshaping our future. \nDon’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation at the intersection of technology\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship!
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/disruptive-ai-startups-shaping-the-new-era/
LOCATION:UPTEC Baixa\, Praça Coronel Pacheco\, 2\, Porto\, Porto\, 4050-453
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SUMMARY:Cheers
DESCRIPTION:UPTEC is bringing the community together once again with a new edition of Cheers – the welcome event designed to introduce newly arrived startups to the broader UPTEC ecosystem. \nThis edition will take place at UPTEC Asprela I\, where seven new startups will present their projects to the community. We’ll also hear from a UPTEC graduate company\, which will share insights from their journey after incubation. \nWe’ll wrap up with cocktails and beers for a relaxed networking session — the perfect way to connect\, exchange ideas\, and celebrate the ever-growing UPTEC community.
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/cheers/
LOCATION:UPTEC\, Rua Alfredo Allen 455/461\, Porto\, 4200-135\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Coworking Thursdays Porto @ Porto Innovation Hub
DESCRIPTION:This initiative brings together startup founders and people interested in technology every Thursday\, to create connections and discover amazing places in the city! \nWhether you’re a freelancer\, an entrepreneur\, or passionate about innovation\, ‘Coworking Thursdays’ is the perfect place for you 🎯 \nFor more info visit coworkingthursdays.pt.  \n— \nThe Porto Innovation Hub aims to demonstrate the potential of innovation\, presenting the direct impact on improving citizens’ quality of life\, contributing to the creation of qualified jobs\, and the city’s potential to propel the city to new levels of development.
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/coworking-thursdays-porto-porto-innovation-hub/
LOCATION:Porto Innovation Hub\, Largo Tito Fontes 15\, Porto\, 4000-124\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Web Summit Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:In May 2025\, thousands of international entrepreneurs\, investors\, media outlets\, and leaders will gather in Vancouver for Web Summit Vancouver.
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/web-summit-vancouver/
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SUMMARY:Hangout #40 | SOCIAL INNOVATION
DESCRIPTION:From community-led initiatives to scalable impact-driven ventures\, social innovation is reshaping how we approach challenges across sectors. In this Hangout\, we’ll explore how startups\, incubators\, and ecosystem players are embedding social value into business models—without compromising on sustainability or growth. \nExpect a conversation about what’s working\, what’s changing\, and how social innovation is moving. Join us to connect with others rethinking the role of entrepreneurship in building fairer\, more inclusive systems. \n—- \nABOUT ABOVE & BEYOND HANGOUTS \nAbove & Beyond Hangout is a monthly hangout for all of those hacking the Portuguese entrepreneur ecosystem. \nHappening Lisboa and Porto\, it is a great opportunity to gather all level ecosystem players wanting to contribute to overcoming the community’s challenges. \nPlease note that the event will have online streaming and it will be photographed and filmed and later shared on the social networks of Startup Portugal and its partners.
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/hangout-40/
LOCATION:UPTEC Baixa\, Praça Coronel Pacheco\, 2\, Porto\, Porto\, 4050-453
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SUMMARY:TERA Talks | Reskilling: Career Management and Transition – How to Prepare for the New Job Market
DESCRIPTION:In a panel format\, TERA Talks are open discussions for all participants\, focused on themes that help deepen understanding of the Talent ecosystem — including professionals seeking new opportunities\, the business sector\, and the academic/training institutions in the city. We also see this as an excellent opportunity for students and professionals to gain insights into the dynamics of the local job market\, supporting more effective career management. \nThis edition will be moderated by Dora Martins from IPP\, and we are pleased to welcome the following speakers:\nCarla Sousa – Sonae\nLuís Manuel Ribeiro – IEFP\nMariana Pereira – Fabamaq
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/tera-talks-reskilling-career-management-and-transition-how-to-prepare-for-the-new-job-market/
LOCATION:Batalha Centro de Cinema\, Praça da Batalha 47\, Porto\, Porto\, \, 4000-101\, Portugal
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