Latest news and stories about job creation in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal is set to launch a new Economic and Business District, a strategic urban development project aimed at stimulating the commercial property market and fostering long-term job creation.
The office market in Porto is experiencing high demand, with one-third of the 98,600 square metres currently under construction already reserved.
TAP is investing €20 million to build a new aircraft maintenance hub and hangar in Porto, a project due to take two years and expected to create about 200 jobs. The move is intended to increase the carrier’s maintenance self-sufficiency, reduce outsourcing and boost operational autonomy as the airline undergoes privatisation, while Porto’s network will be strengthened with services to Terceira, Praia, Tel Aviv and an enhanced link to Boston.
LTPlabs, a Portuguese company specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics, is looking to hire 20 professionals with technical qualifications. According to Inês Vasconcelos, HR Director at LTPlabs, the consultancy is seeking talent with technical skills, team spirit, and a strong work ethic to drive business growth. In this second edition of the 'Shapers' recruitment programme, the company, based in Senhora da Hora, Matosinhos, aims to attract tech profiles in areas such as Frontend Development, UX/UI design, DevOps, SysAdmin, Data Science, Data Engineering, ML Engineering, and Software Engineering. Applications are open until 31 July, with the selection process taking place over the summer. The Shapers programme, which has already required an investment of half a million euros, aims to increase the capacity for implementing and developing AI solutions. LTPlabs currently employs 140 people and aims to reach 200 by the end of the year. Founded in 2015, the AI (Analytical and Generative) and Advanced Analytics specialist has over 70 clients, including Worten, Sonae MC, Galp, BPI, and Unilever. LTPlabs also has projects and clients in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, with offices in the UK and Brazil. In 2025, LTPlabs recorded a turnover of 12 million euros and was certified as a Great Place to Work. Additionally, Bynd has a 30-million-euro fund to invest in tech startups.
The aerospace company is looking to increase its operations and footprint within the Portuguese market.
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Tourism currently accounts for 2.4 billion euros of the Porto and North region's economy and more than 117,000 jobs. If the sector were to disappear from the region, this would be the direct impact on economic activity and the labour market, according to an exercise presented on Thursday by the IPDT – Institute for Planning and Development of Tourism.
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The fintech company is opening a new office in Matosinhos, aiming to hire 250 new employees to support its growth in the Portuguese market.
Revolut announced this Friday its move to a new space in Matosinhos, which will host one of its sales hubs in the Iberian Peninsula. The new office was designed to accommodate the rapid growth of teams and operations, with the company planning to invest at least 30 million euros in Portugal by 2028.
Submission of applications runs until May 26.
The organization aims to strengthen its standing within the European tech ecosystem.
Airbus Atlantic is increasing its industrial footprint in Portugal by expanding its manufacturing facility located in Santo Tirso.
The Mayor of Porto, Pedro Duarte, argued this Thursday that the city is consolidating itself as an “increasingly relevant European hub” in the areas of technology and innovation, highlighting the growth of the startup ecosystem and the city's growing international recognition among investors and entrepreneurs. During the session...
Major fashion retailers are looking for new manufacturing partners in Portugal during the record-breaking Intertex trade fair.
Primark will invest 45 million euros and create 300 jobs by the summer of 2027 across four new stores in Castelo Branco, Porto, Setúbal, and Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as the expansion of its existing store at Fórum Coimbra. In an interview with the Lusa agency, the sales director for Primark in Portugal and Spain...
Brazilian female entrepreneurs are driving business growth in Portugal by focusing on technological innovation.
The American company UJET has established its first Portuguese office, selecting Porto to serve as its primary technology hub for Europe.
In the last year, 2,238 companies were created in Porto and another 945 closed down. The city exported over one billion euros in goods in 2025, with a more significant weight in the last quarter totaling nearly 275 million euros. And families are more indebted with housing loans. These data...
The first centre in the country for the Open Office brand, part of the International Workplace Group (IWG) dedicated to hybrid work solutions, has opened in the city of Amarante, replacing the former I-Side coworking space. With a capacity for 89 workstations, this centre, which also includes private offices and creative areas, is presented as...
AGEPOR states that Leixões “is a strategic asset for companies, for job creation and wealth in the Northern region, and for the national economy.”
Open to 50 migrants and featuring simultaneous translation into English, registration is free but limited to unemployed migrants residing in the city of Porto.
Among the complaints is the alleged delay in salary payments over the last few months.
Littler Portugal strengthens its presence with a new office in Porto. Littler Portugal continues to consolidate its growth path in the national market with the opening of an office in Porto, expanding its geographical coverage and reinforcing its proximity to companies and organisations in the Northern region, according to a statement from the firm.
Greater Porto will gain 51,000 square metres of new office space this year, according to Sofia Pires, head of Commercial Real Estate at Dils in Porto. She notes that 70% of this new supply is already taken, as companies increasingly encourage employees to return to the office to foster collaboration and culture. Developers are responding to this demand, with 130,000 square metres of office space expected to reach the market by 2028, including major projects like HOP - Heart of Porto, Spark Matosinhos, and various redevelopments by Avenue, Sonae Sierra, Grupo Ferreira, and Mota-Engil. These new developments prioritise sustainability, ESG standards, and green certifications to attract and retain talent. Last year, commercial real estate investment in Portugal reached €2.8 billion, with the Northern region, particularly Greater Porto, attracting significant international interest.
Several grey and black circles are carefully aligned next to the glass wall that marks the entrance to the Optimal Group unit in Alcabideche, in the municipality of Cascais. They are discreet and almost go unnoticed when, upon entering, one spots in the background, next to the sofas, a car door with bullet holes or further ahead...
The Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament (EP) will choose the headquarters of the new EU Customs Authority (EUCA) this Wednesday in Brussels, with Porto among the nine candidate cities. According to a European source, the process begins at 09:00 (08:00 Lisbon time), with the two institutions voting until a decision is reached.
The city of Porto was chosen by the Portuguese Government to be one of the candidates to host this agency. Also in the running are Malaga, Warsaw, Zagreb, Liege, Bucharest, Lille, Rotterdam, and Rome.
At the opening of Qualifica 2026 in Matosinhos, the leader of the AEP advocates for closer ties between schools and companies and emphasizes the importance of young people's social skills.
The President of the European Council gave a speech at the University of Porto and argued that doubling funds for R&D could raise Portugal to a new level of competitiveness.
