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Portugal possesses a distinct set of advantages that make it an appealing destination for international business hubs and startup companies.
The launch of a major competition during the summer months reflects a bureaucratic approach that fails to align with the practical needs and operational realities of businesses.
The Industrial Accelerator Act is presented as a critical policy framework necessary to prevent the decline of European production capacity and ensure strategic autonomy in key industrial sectors.
An analytical examination of how Empowered Startups is quietly driving Portugal's economic growth by attracting global talent, fostering innovation, and creating new job opportunities.
The article discusses Portugal's dynamic startup ecosystem, which has seen significant growth and internationalization, with over 5,000 active startups by 2025 generating €2.85 billion in turnover and employing around 28,000 people. Key factors driving this growth include a skilled workforce, government incentives like the Tech Visa, and support from institutions such as Startup Portugal and AICEP. The venture capital landscape is improving, and Portugal is emerging as a competitive innovation hub in Europe, particularly in sectors like IT, fintech, and renewable energy.
Innovation is increasingly a collective exercise. The speed of technological evolution, the complexity of challenges and the need to find answers to new problems force organisations to work differently and, above all, together. It is in this context that innovation ecosystems gain importance, bringing together companies, start-ups, universities, and centres of...
The initiative focused on the health sector is set to meet all its objectives, resulting in the creation of more than 150 expert-level positions.
In a municipality where over 40% of employment is concentrated in the manufacturing industry, Guimarães seeks to diversify its business fabric, making it more competitive while strengthening its capacity for innovation and internationalisation. The local authority's focus is on boosting productivity and raising salary levels. “Innovation is truly key to our future. It is the element...”
Statements from the key figures on the second and final day of the Portugal Digital Summit, organised by ACEPI in partnership with GoingNext, to which Expresso is associated as a media partner.
An analysis of the obstacles and hurdles faced during the process of digital transition within the Portuguese landscape.
UNIPS contributes to strengthening Portugal's position in the aeronautics sector by leveraging 3D printing technology.
The statements from the key figures on the first day of the Portugal Digital Summit, an event organised by the Digital Economy Association (ACEPI) in partnership with GoingNext, for which Expresso is a media partner.
An analysis of how Portugal can leverage artificial intelligence to benefit its future development.
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Pedro Duarte, mayor of Porto, stated the city's 'purpose and objective' is to be a 'fertile network for innovation and competitiveness,' expressing his commitment to creating these conditions locally and regionally. In a speech during Fábrica2030, a conference marking ECO's 10th anniversary...
The future of tourism and hospitality will be in the spotlight at Vale do Lobo on Thursday, October 22, when the Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) hosts the fifth edition The post Tourism innovation takes centre stage at Vale do Lobo conference appeared first on Portugal Resident.
An overview of the initiatives and themes that World Creativity Day Portugal is developing in anticipation of the 2027 event, focusing on AI and the evolving job market.
Humanoid robots are about to transform the market in Portugal. The main goal is to provide support and increase efficiency in various business areas.
Over three days, I visited several companies and research centres that make up the Portuguese space and defence industry, travelling between Paço de Arcos, Caldas da Rainha, Coimbra, and Porto. I saw unmanned aircraft coming off a production line, companies that design and operate satellites, and laboratories for composite materials for military vehicles.
The DTIM has established a formal agreement aimed at fostering collaboration in innovation, vocational training, and mobility initiatives between Portugal and Brazil.
Founded less than a year ago by Brazilian entrepreneurs in São Paulo, Draiven established operations in Lisbon after being selected by the Unicorn Factory Lisboa.
Portugal is at the forefront of prioritizing and developing human capabilities in response to the rise of artificial intelligence.
Augusto Costa Franco discusses the potential for Portugal to become a hub for global innovation.
The University of Leiria and Oeste (ULO) has awarded its first spin-off seal to the startup Primal AI, created by faculty and researchers from the institution to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration solutions tailored to the needs of SMEs. “Generalist AI tools can be very effective for certain tasks, but they do not know, by themselves...”
A group of ten startups from Portugal will be taking part in the upcoming San Francisco Tech Week 2026.
Redeveloping. Guimarães looked into the mirror of its own reality: numbers, projections, strategies, and the challenges it faces to establish an unequivocal link with academia and gain national prominence in sectors where local companies have potential.
