Portugal steps up its commitment to the European AI gigafactory
Gonçalo Regalado says the additional investment will be revealed in the coming weeks, exceeding the initial €4 billion. The formal application will be submitted in February.
Development Bank says Portugal will bolster its bid for AI gigafactory
The president of the Development Bank said on Friday that Portugal's bid for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) gigafactory in Sines will be strengthened, including the planned investment, as he believes this will increase the chances of winning the competition promoted by the European Commission. At a lunch-debate with managers organised by consultancy Ernest & Young in Lisbon, Gonçalo Regalado said ...
Portuguese sales accelerator generated €10 million in 2025 and aims to surge in 2026
A Portuguese sales accelerator reported €10 million in revenue in 2025 and is planning rapid growth to significantly increase turnover in 2026.
Investing in connectivity in Europe is a defence against modern threats
“If Europe continues to treat connectivity as a basic, low‑cost service, it will be exposing citizens, democratic institutions and allies to ever greater risks,” prioritising connectivity strengthens “one of the most important lines of defence against modern threats,” Vodafone warns in the report “Secure Connectivity: The new ...
AWS steps up investment in Europe with new service centre in Lisbon
The computing and data services centre that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is preparing to open in Lisbon — called a 'local zone' — will be interconnected with Europe’s new sovereign cloud, in which the US tech company is investing €7.8 billion, and will involve an 'additional investment' of ...
Quadrante enters the US with purchase of Right Analytics and prepares further acquisitions
Quadrante closed earlier this month the acquisition of Right Analytics, a consultancy specialising in electrical transmission systems based in Los Angeles that counts Google and data-centre companies among its clients. It is the first of several purchases planned this year for the United States market, the CEO tells ECO...
How to fight bureaucracy in European funds
Granter was founded to simplify access to European funds using artificial intelligence, significantly reducing the time companies need to complete applications. It won the 2025 edition of Web Summit and is expected to secure €2 million in funding soon.
Wall Street closes higher thanks to bank and tech results
The New York stock market closed higher today, buoyed by positive figures released by major banks.
Burson estimates the 'Reputation Economy' at US$7.07 trillion
Study quantifies up to an additional 4.78% annual return for shareholders and highlights the critical impact of AI governance in the workplace.
DBRS forecasts an acceleration of mergers and acquisitions among European telecoms this year
Goparity buys Spanish Bolsa Social: 'We have more acquisitions planned'
The Portuguese impact-investment platform Goparity has bought the Spanish Bolsa Social and says it 'has more acquisitions planned, but not necessarily in the short term.' The deal, whose value they do not disclose, allows Goparity to add equity investment (shares) to its offering, since the Spanish impact crowdfunding platform has ...
Start Campus to begin second Sines data centre building in February
Construction of Start Campus's second data centre building in Sines, “four times larger than the first”, will start in February and will allow the “development of the project” to be accelerated, the company said today.
Start Campus moves forward in February with second building of Sines data centre
Construction of the second building of Start Campus's data centre in Sines, 'four times larger than the first', begins in February and will allow the 'development of the project' to accelerate, the company revealed today. 'The year 2026 will mark a significant acceleration in the development of the whole project, with the advance of the second ...'
Sines: Start Campus moves forward in February with second building
The new building was designed to accommodate complex tasks related to Artificial Intelligence, meeting the operational needs of clients 'across Europe'.
Artificial Intelligence: Vítor Constâncio warns of a stock market crisis
Vítor Constâncio, former vice-president of the European Central Bank, warns there will be a crisis in the stock markets this year or next, caused by a bubble created by the excessive valuation of companies linked to Artificial Intelligence.
Indra wins US$342 million contract for air traffic surveillance radars in the US
The Indra Group, which employs 1,000 people in Portugal, has signed a US$342 million contract with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to manufacture next-generation air traffic surveillance radars. The systems will be produced at the group's new factory in Kansas City, where they estimate they will invest US$50 million ...
Will the AI bubble burst in 2026?
Economic history teaches that when grand technological promises combine with financial euphoria, the likelihood of crises increases. An opinion by Ricardo Paes Mamede.
AI measures: the new ones, the ones already known and what does not depend on the Government
Days after presenting an update to the national digital strategy and a skills pact to train almost three million Portuguese people, the Government filed the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agenda in the Official Gazette (Diário da República). The programme, which is the main public policy plan for this area, will represent an investment of more than 400 ...
National AI Agenda and action plan to 2030 published
With funding of over €400 million for artificial intelligence through 2030, the Government expects between €18 and €22 billion to be added to Portuguese GDP.
Government strengthens AI support scheme for small and medium-sized enterprises
The Government's measure aims to 'accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, increase productivity and ensure that the benefits of the technology spread throughout the economy.'
National innovation soars in defence with drones, satellites and aircraft
The article analyses a surge in national defence innovation driven by a €5.8 billion SAFE loan—the largest single investment in the Armed Forces—positioning defence as a strategic area for both European and national investors. Key growth areas include drones, satellites and aircraft, with emphasis on R&D, dual‑use technologies and strengthened aerospace supply chains that can create jobs and boost exports. The piece examines how procurement reform, public‑private partnerships and targeted skills development are needed to translate investment into sustained industrial capacity and economic impact. It concludes that coherent policy and sustained funding will be essential to maximise technological and economic returns.
Unbabel investor challenges sale of startup to TransPerfect
Buenavista Equity Partners, an investor in Portuguese language-technology startup Unbabel, has filed a legal challenge to the sale that transferred control of the company to US firm TransPerfect. The fund lodged the action a few days before Christmas, according to public records on the Citius portal cited by ECO. The court filing formally disputes the transaction and brings the acquisition into the judicial realm, potentially affecting the deal's implementation.
Between AI and defence, 2026 will be a dual-use year
After Portugal’s Tekever became a unicorn, 2026 looks set to remain a liquid year for investors despite geopolitical uncertainties that are reshaping financial markets. Venture capital will continue to favour AI startups, but a growing emphasis on dual‑use and defence‑adjacent technologies means investors will weigh strong commercial upside against ethical, regulatory and geopolitical risks. The year will therefore be defined by opportunities for tech and defence crossover, active deal‑making, and increased scrutiny from policymakers and funds alike.
