Upcoming Events

Join us in Lisbon for an afternoon of insightful discussions and networking opportunities for Defence. This meetup is about Air Space Solutions. Europe is entering a new phase of defence cooperation, where airspace protection, drone warfare, and counter-UAS capabilities are no longer future challenges — they are operational realities. This Defence Tech Meetup focuses on Defending Air Space. Modern aerial threats demand faster, smarter, and more resilient defence systems. Productized organizes this meetup and will bring unique insights from engineers in the field, experts from Ukrainian reality, and startups. We will explore how problems and opportunities to strengthen multi-layered air defence systems, including: Presentations on current needs and insights from leading engineers and military people Pitches from startups showcasing emerging technologies Rather than theory, the focus is on real operational challenges, lessons learned for responding faster and more effectively. A detailed agenda will be sent to registered participants shortly before the event. 18:00 Welcome and arrivals 18:30 - 18:35 Opening Remarks João Santos, Defence Innovation Leader of Productized 18:35 - 19:00 The Ukrainian Air Space Defence Andrii, DroneAid Collective 19:00 - 19:30 Startups Pitches Nuno Cadete, RAID (1st prize at EUDIS Defence Portugal Hackathon) Joao Nuno, Optimal Tomás Raposo, SkyLab 19:30 - 19:35 End of the Event André Marquet, CEO & Founder of Productized 19:35-20:30 Happy Hour at Sítio (free drink) About The Fintech House The Fintech House is a Lisbon-based hub that unites fintech startups, investors, and institutions to drive innovation through coworking, networking, and collaborative events. About Productized Productized is a Lisbon-based conference and community focused on product management and innovation. Alongside its annual international event, it organizes the EUDIS Hackathon Lisbon and DefenceTech meetups, bringing together creators, designers, and tech leaders to learn, build, and connect.

Meet peers, and learn from them through a power of sharing. In our first Impostor PM Club event of the year, we’ll explore how PMs align teams around a shared vision, make real trade-offs, and keep focus while planning for the year ahead. Expect honest stories, practical insights, and the same safe, open, slightly chaotic space to think together.

🎮 Game Break | FEBRUARY 2026 Hello everyone!! Welcome back! We’re kicking off our first Game Break of 2026 on February 6th, and we’re starting the year the best way possible: We'll have a Global Game Jam showcase!! If you joined the jam, bring your game and show what you created. It’s a great chance to get feedback and see how other teams approached the challenge. If you didn’t jam, come by to play new games, have a couple beers, and ease back into the year. We’ll also have a short presentation and Q&A by Fernando, who will introduce Upupa, a week-long game maker camp focused on learning, sharing, and creating together. He’ll walk us through what the event is about and how to take part. Bring your game, your curiosity, or just yourself. Let’s start 2026 together at the hub. 🗓 Date: 06 February 🕞 Time: 18h30 to 20h00 📍 Venue: gaminghub About Global Game Jam Global Game Jam is the world’s largest game creation event, where developers, artists, designers, and storytellers come together to build games in just 48 hours. Taking place simultaneously around the globe, it’s a space for experimentation, collaboration, and creativity, welcoming everyone from first-time jammers to experienced professionals. About Upupa Upupa is a week-long game maker camp taking place in Setúbal from April 27th to May 3rd. Surrounded by nature, video game creators from Portugal and Spain come together to learn, share, and create as a community. The program includes workshops and activities across game design, art, music, and programming, but the main focus is on connection, collaboration, and creativity in a relaxed environment. It’s a space to develop ideas, exchange experiences, and enjoy making games together. About Gaming Hub Gaming Hub is a unique space focused on the fast-growing gaming industry in Portugal, with the aim of creating a world-class innovation center in Lisbon. By bringing together studios, corporations, freelancers, startups, publishers, investors, students, and universities, our mission is to accelerate the growth of new gaming ventures and foster industry expansion. Hosting regular events and workshops, we cultivate meaningful connections and synergy among game developers and enthusiasts.

Junte-se a nós para este workshop gratuito com Rafael Gonçalves!

Join us for our monthly Founders Brunch 🍳🥂 Connect with fellow founders and friends over delicious bites and good vibes. Join us at Fabric - "A modern and vibrant space where good service and industrial-chic decor create the perfect ambiance for a relaxed dinner in Cais do Sodré." See you there!

No Feb 11, 2026 at IDEA Spaces — Gestão de Pessoas, Mudança e Inovação é uma sessão after‑work no IDEA Spaces para celebrar o lado caótico e brilhante de gerir pessoas em Startups vs Corporate. com Nuno Duarte, APG e 351 Startups a conduzirem uma tarde de pitches rápidos e conversa aberta sobre o futuro do trabalho. Agenda 17:00 – 17:15 · Welcome 17:15 – 17:30 · Abertura Boas‑vindas e enquadramento da APG e da 351, e contexto do tema. 17:30 – 18:10 · Startup Pitches HR Cinco startups apresentam soluções de HR, focados em problemas reais de talento, cultura e desenvolvimento de negócioStartups:Paynest Neuralshift Immersiv Studio WiseWorld ITRtech 18:15 – 18:50 · Mesa-Redonda: Gestão Pessoas, Mudança e Inovação Moderador: João RamosOradores:Gonçalo Parreira (Paynest) Miguel Freixe (Neuralshift) Daniela Costa (APG) João Figueirinhas Costa (Humaniaks) 18:50 – 19:30 · Encerramento & Networking Traz perguntas, “war stories” e curiosidade — quer estejas a contratar, a reinventar RH ou a construir ferramentas para equipas, vais sair com ideias práticas, contactos novos e energia renovada para experimentar.

Innovation doesn’t stop at ideas - it grows when the right people, resources, and opportunities come together. The 15th Call of the Entrepreneurs Fund, promoted by Fundación Repsol, invites entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem players to explore how impactful startups can move from early stage to scale 🚀 - accelerating solutions for the energy transition and a more sustainable future. This event will spotlight Repsol’s Entrepreneurs Fund, a flagship acceleration and investment programme supporting technology-based startups in areas such as energy transition, circular economy, mobility, and industrial innovation ⚡🌱 Hosted at Alhub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, the session brings together a curated selection of startups scouted for this call, alongside key ecosystem stakeholders, creating space for: real conversations 🤝 strategic connections and opportunities to collaborate with a leading corporate innovation player The agenda will include a presentation of the 15th Call of the Entrepreneurs Fund, insights on the importance of a collaborative innovation ecosystem, a Q&A session, and a Scaleups Pitchathon featuring five scaleups. Whether you’re a founder ready to scale, an innovator looking for funding and partnerships, or simply curious about how corporate–startup collaboration works in practice, this is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired ✨

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Pitch Your Buidl: Lisbon Vibe Coding | Micro-Pitches | Builder Workshop Welcome to Pitch Your Buidl — a relaxed, IRL builder session. This is a drop-in, co-working–style activation where builders can hang out, code, collaborate, and pitch early ideas — even if they’re still half-baked. No panels. No pressure. Just builders building. We’re selecting 30 creatives and developers to turn raw ideas into working mini-apps, with live feedback, micro-rewards, and a direct pathway into the upcoming Buidl Battle. Vibe coding, all day Come solo or team up on the day. Designers, founders, PMs, engineers, and curious builders are all welcome — no hardcore coding experience required. Learn Stacks, hands-on Get introduced to the Stacks ecosystem, tools, and how to get started quickly, with mentors around for support. Micro-pitches (optional!) When you’re ready, pitch your idea in a casual format: 3-minute pitch 2-minute feedback from DevRel & ecosystem contributors Early concepts are encouraged. Polish is optional. Win a $2K Buidl Battle bounty One project will unlock a $2,000 Buidl Battle bounty — plus the chance to win more. Agenda: 4:00 PM, Check-in opens 4:30 PM, Welcome session with Francisco 4:45 PM, Vibe coding (with mentors support) 6:45 PM, Pitch + Feedback 7:00 PM Chill Organized by Stacks, and supported by Talent. Why come? Low-pressure way to start (or restart) a project Meet builders from other ecosystems Learn by doing, not watching Hang out somewhere calm during a busy conference week Who should attend? Builders of any level Solo founders looking for teammates Hackathon-curious devs Creatives who want to build something real Anyone interested in Stacks Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and good energy. About the Hosts Follow latest Stacks updates on X: twitter.com/stacks Talent is a builder network that ranks and rewards the best onchain builders. Not based on how much they yap, but on what they actually ship. Follow latest Talent updates on X: twitter.com/talentprotocol Register Now to Secure Your Spot! By registering for this event, you consent to receive emails from our organizers, the Stacks Labs. You may opt-out of communication at any time.

Learn how to manage stock options, RSUs, and ESPP: reduce taxes, avoid concentration risk, and build long-term wealth.

Join us at Casa do Impacto and work alongside other designers from our community. Besides providing you with office space, we'll also host in-person mentoring sessions with senior designers and past speakers throughout the day.

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Join us for a hands-on workshop by Olena Kutsenko on Monday, February 16th from 6:00pm hosted by Marionete! In this workshop, you’ll harness the power of

A 90-minute, in English, intensive workshop designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders to identify hidden risks, diagnose sources of organizational friction, and build resilient strategies in an era of radical uncertainty.

FemTech is one of the fastest-growing areas in health and technology, from reproductive health and menopause to mental health, oncology, and beyond. But what does the FemTech ecosystem actually look like in Portugal, and who’s building, funding, and enabling what comes next? Join FemTech Portugal for our first event of the year: an accessible, insightful introduction to the world of FemTech, designed to empower, inform, and unite the ecosystem. This evening brings together founders, investors, healthcare professionals, researchers, operators, students, and anyone curious about how technology is transforming women’s health - all in one room. 🌸 Why Attend FemTech 101: The Big Picture A clear, practical introduction to what FemTech is (and isn’t), and why it matters now. Ecosystem Mapping Presentation A structured overview of Portugal's FemTech ecosystem (startups, investors, enablers, and key players) highlighting where Portugal stands today and the opportunities ahead. Panel Conversation A dynamic discussion featuring high-caliber speakers from across the ecosystem (speakers to be announced soon!) Networking & Community Building Drinks are on us, because the best connections happen in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Stay for networking, meaningful conversations, and new collaborations. 🕒 Agenda 18:30–19:00 | Arrival & Welcome Grab a drink and meet the community. 19:00–19:10 | FemTech 101 A practical introduction to FemTech and the opportunity landscape. 19:10–19:20 | Mapping the Portuguese FemTech Ecosystem Who’s building, funding, and enabling women’s health innovation in Portugal today. 19:20–20:00 | Panel Discussion Perspectives from a founder, an investor, and an ecosystem leader. 20:00–21:00 | Networking & Drinks Curated conversations, new connections, and ecosystem building. Whether you’re new to FemTech or already part of the ecosystem, this is your invitation to learn, connect, and help shape what comes next. Come curious. Leave connected. 🌿 About the Organizers FemTech Portugal FemTech Portugal is a community dedicated to advancing women’s health innovation in Portugal. We bring together founders, healthcare professionals, researchers, investors, and advocates to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful impact in women’s healthcare. IDEA Spaces IDEA Spaces is a coworking and office network in Lisbon that supports startups, scaleups, and professionals through flexible workspaces and a strong focus on community. With multiple locations across the city, it offers private offices, shared work areas, and event spaces designed to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth within the local innovation ecosystem. 📸 Privacy & Media Notice (GDPR) By registering for and attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and short videos may be taken for communication and promotional purposes by FemTech Portugal and our partners. These materials may be used on our website, social media channels, and community communications. If you prefer not to appear in photos or videos, please inform a member of the organizing team at check-in, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with GDPR and used solely for event-related communication.

Dear Female Founders & aspiring ones… 👩‍💻🚀 In this event series, we want to support female entrepreneurship and enable connections between women in Cascais (and the world!) – to exchange knowledge, success stories, business opportunities, and lessons of failure. For this Special Edition for Mompreneurs is hosted by our Ambassador, Naomi Mendes Pouget, who is a Coach helping Transformational Leaders harness their innate skills, creativity, and self-leadership, to create the cultures & impact people care about and want to join. As usual, we start at 9.00 AM around our Breakfast table, where you can introduce yourself and your project 👯‍♀️ We are welcoming our special guest and speaker, Emma Nascimento, who is a Community Leader and Expert in High-End Childcare for Executives & Expats | Founder of Nanny Poppins After the introductions round, we'll have time to network and share a delicious breakfast. At 10:30 AM, the event will be finished, and we will start our day empowered and motivated! As an add-on for this event, you can also stay and cowork for the rest of the day for the exclusive rate of 10€ just for our community🫶 You can book your cowork add-on at the reception of Luna House when you arrive, or get a coupon directly from Naomi. You won’t leave hungry. We’ll serve: Coffee, tea, fresh juice, croissants, cheeses, healthy dips, and seasonal fruit. 🍓 ☕ 🥐 For more, follow us here. Visit our website here.

Fundraising doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, and getting it right early can save you years of headaches later. In this practical workshop founders, we’ll break down the fundamentals of fundraising and cap table management, with a strong focus on best practices and common pitfalls to avoid when raising your first round. 🎤 Presented by: Evan Testa, Founder of Roundtable 💡 What to expect: • A typical fundraising roadmap for seed-stage startups • How to properly prepare your fundraise • How to approach different types of investors • Raising with Business Angels: pros & cons • Cap tables explained: what they are & best practices • Key clauses founders should be aware of • SPVs: what they are, why they matter, and how they work • Useful tools and resources • Live Q&A to address your specific fundraising questions About the speaker: Evan previously worked as Project Leader & Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), advising banks, global firms, and governments on strategy. He co-founded Roundtable in 2021 and has since structured nearly €500M in deals, raised €3M seed via the platform, and grown the company to 30+ team members. Roundtable is now one of Europe’s leading platforms for private markets, helping founders raise capital efficiently while maintaining clean, investor-ready cap tables. 📅 Date & Time: 19th February, 5PM Lisbon time 📌 Location: HOOD (Lisbon) 🏢 and Online 💻 If you’re planning to fundraise soon, or want to make sure you don’t lock yourself into early mistakes, this session is a must-attend 🙌

✨ Education is Power – Especially for Women. Are you ready to take the next bold step in your academic or professional journey? Join us at SRT ConnectED in Porto, where you’ll meet representatives from 30+ top international universities and explore opportunities for Master’s, MBA, PhD, and executive education programs—tailored for students, career climbers, and purpose-driven founders alike. This event is especially relevant if you are: A student planning to study abroad in 2026 A career climber exploring international upskilling A solopreneur or founder looking to evolve, expand, or lead with stronger academic tools Or simply someone rethinking your next bold step 🎤 Don’t miss the Female Founders Breakfast corner inside the fair—a casual space to connect, share your journey, and hear why we believe that education is the key to unlocking equality and leadership potential. ✅ What You’ll Get: Direct access to admissions advisors and program reps Visa, scholarship, and post-grad career guidance Networking with a curated community of globally minded women Bonus: Real talk on growth, pivoting, and empowerment through learning 🎟️ Register for FREE and join us in Porto: https://connected.srtfairs.com/international-postgraduate-university-fair-porto-2026/?utm_source=community

✨ Education is Power – Especially for Women. Are you ready to take the next bold step in your academic or professional journey? Join us at SRT ConnectED in Porto, where you’ll meet representatives from 30+ top international universities and explore opportunities for Master’s, MBA, PhD, and executive education programs—tailored for students, career climbers, and purpose-driven founders alike. This event is especially relevant if you are: A student planning to study abroad in 2026 A career climber exploring international upskilling A solopreneur or founder looking to evolve, expand, or lead with stronger academic tools Or simply someone rethinking your next bold step 🎤 Don’t miss the Female Founders Breakfast corner inside the fair—a casual space to connect, share your journey, and hear why we believe that education is the key to unlocking equality and leadership potential. ✅ What You’ll Get: Direct access to admissions advisors and program reps Visa, scholarship, and post-grad career guidance Networking with a curated community of globally minded women Bonus: Real talk on growth, pivoting, and empowerment through learning 🎟️ Register for FREE and join us in Porto: https://connected.srtfairs.com/international-postgraduate-university-fair-porto-2026/?utm_source=community

Book presentation and discussion with author Dr. Marina Gerner: The Vagina Business We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Marina Gerner, author of the groundbreaking book The Vagina Business, for a presentation that shines a bold light on the femtech revolution. Drawing on global research, powerful stories, and real-world examples, The Vagina Business explores how entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators are transforming women’s health - and why this shift matters for society, business, and the future of healthcare. The conversation will continue with an intimate fireside chat featuring Cristina Pereira de Almeida and Inês Santos Silva, active members of the Portugal femtech community. Together, they will share personal insights, local and global perspectives, and candid reflections on building in femtech, breaking taboos, and creating meaningful change in a space that has been overlooked for far too long. 🌊 About the event What? This event is an invitation to connect, learn, and be energized by bold ideas that are shaping the future of health and technology. When? February 23rd, from 6pm - 9pm Where? Maze Impact offices here For whom? Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, healthcare professional, or simply curious about femtech, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Book presentation and discussion with author Dr. Marina Gerner: The Vagina Business We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Marina Gerner, author of the groundbreaking book The Vagina Business, for a presentation that shines a bold light on the femtech revolution. Drawing on global research, powerful stories, and real-world examples, The Vagina Business explores how entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators are transforming women’s health - and why this shift matters for society, business, and the future of healthcare. The conversation will continue with an intimate fireside chat featuring Cristina Pereira de Almeida and Inês Santos Silva, active members of the Portugal femtech community. Together, they will share personal insights, local and global perspectives, and candid reflections on building in femtech, breaking taboos, and creating meaningful change in a space that has been overlooked for far too long. 🌊 About the event What? This event is an invitation to connect, learn, and be energized by bold ideas that are shaping the future of health and technology. When? February 23rd, from 6pm - 9pm Where? Maze Impact offices here For whom? Whether you are an entrepreneur, investor, healthcare professional, or simply curious about femtech, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

A hands-on workshop showing how to use AI and prompting to better understand their customers, win more deals, move faster, and scale revenue

Ferroviário (Rua de Santa Apolónia 59, 1100-468 Lisboa) + UPTEC Baixa (Praça do Cel. Pacheco 2, 4050-453 Porto) + ONLINE (via Zoom) A gaming studio is also a startup. From building teams and securing funding to scaling products and entering global markets, game developers face many of the same challenges as other founders. In this Hangout, we’ll explore what it really means to build a gaming studio as a startup and how the gaming industry fits into the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. Taking place during a week that puts gaming in the spotlight in Lisbon, with events like the gamescom dev leadership summit, this session is part of a broader celebration of the sector. We’ll discuss how gaming studios can navigate growth, connect with investors and ecosystem players, and position themselves for long-term success. A conversation for developers, founders, and anyone curious about the startup side of gaming.

The HBR Strategy Summit brings together the world's leading strategy experts for a fast, focused day of learning—combining research-based insights, AI strategy masterclasses, executive conversations hosted by HBR editors, and an interactive case led by a Harvard Business School professor. You'll explore the latest thinking on strategy as AI reshapes how organizations compete, create value, and get work done—and leave with practical frameworks and tools to develop and execute your strategy in a rapidly changing environment. HBR Executive subscribers also receive access to an exclusive Chief Strategy Officer Panel at 9 a.m. EST. Live from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Recordings included

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Join us for The Creator Club's Community Founder panel evening - an opportunity to connect with Lisbon's aspiring creators, community builders and bold thinkers❤️‍🔥. We’re excited to welcome an incredible panel of Lisbon community builders, who will share their tips on how to start and grow a community, to finding sponsorship, monetisation, and more. You’ll also have the chance to connect with other like-minded creators over vinho, small bites, and real conversation. Whether you’re a founder wanting to convert your audience into a community, already building your own, or just starting out – we can't wait to welcome you. Included in each ticket: 💻 A free day of co-working at Impact Hub (Penha) on the day of the event 🍷 x2 glasses of vinho or non-alcoholic alternative 🍒 Small bites made with amor 📍Address: Impact Hub (Penha) – R. Neves Ferreira 13, Lisbon 📅 Date: Thursday, February 26 🕕 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 6:30 PM: Creators arrive (that's you), grab a glass & a bite before we start. 7:00 PM: Panel discussion starts. 8:00 PM: Open audience Q&A. 8:15-9:30PM: Meet other Creator Club community members, eat, drink and enjoy❤️‍🔥. Follow us on Instagram for updates, and to see our panelists be released first: @the.creator.club_

Why attend Startup Summit Lisbon? Forget flashy promises and overhyped trends. Startup Summit Lisbon is where serious founders, investors, and innovators gather to build real relationships and grow businesses that matter. ✅ Meet top investors actively looking for startups to fund.✅ Network with tech founders, CEOs, and product leaders from across Europe.✅ Get practical insights that go beyond the usual polished talks.✅ Showcase your startup at a booth and pitch live to a packed audience. If you want to raise investment, find strategic partners, or just connect with people who get it — this is the place to be.

Startup Summit Lisbon 2026: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Growth.