351 Portuguese Startup Association

We’re a group of people who came together with the goal of creating a startup scene that’s more connected, inclusive and wise. In our Slack Community you can find a curated feed of events, news, job listings and startup content updated every day by people who work on them.

50 editions. 🚀 Last week Startup Portugal celebrated the 50th Above & Beyond Hangout - this time focused on Open Innovation. From startup–corporate collaboration and building real partnerships! ⭐️ 50 down. Just getting started. #351Startups #Innovation #Startup #Community

Coworking Thursdays is landing in Madeira for the first time! ✨ Join us in Funchal for a day of work, connection, and community. 💻 Sangha Cowork 🍽️ Shared lunch 🤝 Great people 🎟️ coworkingthursdays.pt/event-details/… #Coworking #351Startups #RemoteWork #Madeira

Got an idea? Build it. 🚀 FabStartLab (2nd edition) is open - an AI-powered program to go from idea → launch. Free, 6 weeks (after work), Hybrid + Limited spots ⏰ Apply by April 2 👉 fabstartlab.pt #FabStartLab #Startups #351Startups

What does “local” mean in a city like Lisbon? 1 year of CreativeMornings Lisbon reminded us: it’s not where you’re from - it’s where you feel you belong. A room full of people from everywhere… slowly becoming local together. That’s what community looks like. ✨ #351Startups

When challenges hit, the ecosystem steps up. Call Leiria Recuperar supports startups in the Leiria region affected by recent storms. 💰 Up to €250K per company 📊 Seed → Series C 🔗 portugalventures.pt/calls/call-lei… #PortugalVentures #Startups #351Startups

Feeling spontaneous? The EUDIS Defence Hackathon starts today - and you can still join. 🚀 👉 Teams are looking for participants 👉 Real challenges in defence & cybersecurity 👉 Once-in-a-lifetime experience Don’t overthink it. Just join: eudis-hackathon.eu #351Startups

Got a startup? Pitch it. 🎤 Startup Grind Lisbon is hosting a Pitch Competition this May. 💰 €10K in AWS Credits ☁️ Sponsored by Cloudvisor Selected teams pitch live. 👉 Apply: tally.so/r/kdYBlZ #StartupGrind #Startups #PitchCompetition #351Startups

Startup Braga just opened applications for its 10th Acceleration Program - in partnership with Microsoft. Up to $150K in Azure credits, mentoring, bootcamps, and a fully covered trip to Macau for the winner. Applications close March 31st: accelerationprogram.startupbraga.com #351Startups

Health innovation is rising in Lisbon. 💡 On March 26, LISPOLIS hosts a meetup on Lisbon as a growing healthtech hub - covering trends, opportunities, and collaboration. 🎟️ Join us: eventbrite.com/e/meet-up-lisp… #HealthTech #Lisbon #Startup #351Startups

Open innovation isn’t a buzzword anymore - it’s execution. 🤩 Above & Beyond Hangout #50 dives into how startups, corporations, and public entities actually collaborate. Join us this week: luma.com/hvuuxtbu?tk=Yh… #351Startups #Innovation #Startup #Partnership

Getting your first 1000 customers is where things get real. 😅 On April 9, Founder Institute Portugal hosts a session on using AI + growth frameworks to go from idea → traction. Practical, hands-on, no fluff. 🎟️ fi.co/event/ai-growt… #351Startups #Startup #Growth #AI

Clicks are "easy". Revenue isn’t. 🫢 On March 24, Startup Grind Lisbon hosts a hands-on session on using AI & automation to turn engagement into customers. Live demos. Startup pitches. Real workflows. 💥 Sign up here: startupgrind.com/events/details… #351Startups #AI #Startup

Need real feedback on your startup? 👀 On March 25, join the Founder Institute Portugal Online Event - a live session with top mentors answering your questions directly. No webinar. Just real conversations. 🎟️ Sign up: fi.co/event/meet-the… #351Startups #Startup #Mentor

Builders, this one’s for you. ⚡️ Starbase Coimbra by Subvisual is a traveling residency for Portugal’s #Web3 ecosystem. No agenda. No forced workshops. Just a space to connect, collaborate, and build something that matters. 🔗 luma.com/eyhh2wlt?tk=El… #Portugal #351Startups

Startup Founder Forum 🚀 Join founders, advisors, and investors for a fireside chat, Q&A, and networking. Andre Croft (CortMaster), André Dionisio (ByTheLaw) & Sofia Soares 🎟️ Register: fi.co/event/startup-… #351Startups #FounderInstitute #Lisbon #Startup #Community

Thinking about becoming a startup investor? 🫣 Core Angels is hosting a workshop - using the Angel Investor Canvas, you'll define your goals, risk profile, and the types of startups you want to back. 🎟️ Grab your seat: luma.com/rmwbep71 #351Startups #Porto #Investment

6 years of supporting founders in Portugal’s startup ecosystem. 🚀 Joined One Stop Shop 6th anniversary this week - celebrating its impact on startups and hearing what’s coming in 2026. Thanks to Startup Portugal for the invite! 🇵🇹 #Startup #Portugal #351Startups #Innovation

Women’s Day may be over - but the momentum continues. 💜 At Techstars Startup Weekend Women Loulé, we created a space for women to collaborate, step outside their comfort zones, and build ideas together. Let’s keep empowering women across our ecosystem and beyond. #351Startups

50+ future founders in one room in #Porto - curious, engaged, and asking the right questions. That’s always a good sign. The Founder Institute event delivered exactly what early-stage founders need: honest conversations and practical insights. 🇵🇹 #351Startups #Entrepreneurship

Got a startup idea? Pitch it. 🎤🔥 March 11, Founder Institute Portugal hosts an online session with live feedback from: Cíntia Mano (Angel Investor) + João Pereira (CTO, Build Up Labs) Register: fi.co/event/pitch-yo…. Be ready to learn fast. 🚀 #351Startups #Pitch