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Cheers Mar

17:00Porto

UPTEC is bringing the community together once again with a new edition of Cheers – the welcome event designed to introduce newly arrived startups to the broader UPTEC ecosystem. This edition will take place at UPTEC Mar, where the new startups will present their projects to the community! We’ll wrap up with cocktails and beers for a relaxed networking session — the perfect way to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate the ever-growing UPTEC community. Supported by: Blue Shutle (Ref. EAPA_0028/2022), an Interreg Atlantic Area project. || The data collected in this form will be kept until you tell us we can't do it, and will only be used for UPTEC contacts. Throughout the event, we may take photos for our archive or for dissemination on UPTEC communication platforms. ||

Portugal XR Meetup #4

18:00Coimbra

Portugal XR Meetup #4 The networking space for Extended Reality, Digital Twins, and Virtual Worlds professionals For our fourth edition we head to Coimbra, hosted by TUMO Coimbra. This time we turn the lens toward people: how immersive tech and AI are moving beyond entertainment into health, wellbeing, and the way we build communities around XR. Three talks, real practitioners, and an open room. Whether you're a technologist, researcher, founder, or simply curious about where XR is heading in Portugal, this is the room to be in. 📅 Agenda 18:00 - Welcome & words from our host (TUMO Coimbra) 18:10 - Talk #1 | "XR + AI Glasses in Mental Healthcare" — Pedro Thomaz. How extended reality and AI-powered glasses are opening new paths for mental health support and treatment. 18:30 - Talk #2 | "Hands on with Project Aura from XREAL" — Ali Daniali. 18:50 - Talk #3 | "XR Guild: Building Ethical Spatial Computing" — Filipe Pires, XR Guild. 19:10 - Panel: How far can XR+AI take us? 19:30 - Networking. Bring your questions, your projects, and your perspective. Why Attend See how XR and AI are being applied to real-world health and human-centred challenges Meet researchers, founders, and builders shaping Portugal's XR community Build meaningful connections across the immersive tech ecosystem Be part of a growing, decentralised network of XR professionals across Portugal 📸 Image & Recording Notice This event will be photographed and may be recorded for documentation and promotional purposes. Attendance implies consent to the use of your image under GDPR regulations. Consent may be withdrawn at any time via written request to the organiser.

Health x Green Innovation Day: Resilient Systems, Smarter Care

15:00Lisboa

Health × Green Innovation Day: Resilient Systems, Smarter Care Healthcare systems are under pressure - from rising costs and carbon footprints to fragmented patient journeys and ageing infrastructure. It's time to talk about the systems behind healthcare. We're bringing together researchers, clinicians, patient advocates, mobility leaders, energy innovators, and hospital operators for an afternoon of honest, high-impact conversations about what it actually takes to build a more sustainable, resilient healthcare system. Why join us? 🏛️ Architecture meets healthcare Discover how urban planning and ESG-driven design shape the patient experience, with a real-world lens on the Champalimaud Foundation's landmark building that integrates research, clinical care, patients, and families under one roof. 🗺️ The patient journey, reimagined From patient communities to clinical networks, explore how access to care is being redefined across the ecosystem. ⚡ Decarbonising healthcare operations Dive into the nuts and bolts of energy efficiency, waste management, and emissions reduction - with perspectives from private hospitals, public health units, and the construction sector. Agenda 15:00 - 15:30 📍 Welcome + check-in 15:30 - 16:00 🏛️ Keynote: How clinicians, patients, researches flow in the same space with André Valente, Board Advisor @ Champalimaud Foundation 16:00 - 16:40 🏥 Roundtable: The patient journey & access to healthcare, with: - Luís Campos (MD and President @ Conselho Português da Saúde e Ambiente), - Paulo Gonçalves (CEO @ Rare Diseases National Alliance Pt) - Sérgio Pereira (Principal Engineer | Medical Devices and Life Sciences @ Critical Software) - Moderated by: Manuel Talhinhas (Head of Policy & Institutional Affairs @ Associação Nacional de Farmácias) 16:40 - 17:00 ☕ Coffee break 17:00 - 17:40 ⚡ Debate: Energy efficiency & decarbonisation of health systems, with: - Joana Peres (Senior Partner @ Saraiva + Associados), - Marcelo Botelho (CEO @ VEUS Saúde), - Mota-Engil - Daniel Rodrigues (Sustainability Manager @ CUF) 17:40 – 18:00 🎤 Open Mic: Get to know me - Participants take the stage & networking Don't miss your chance to connect with the people building healthcare's sustainable future - from the foundations up.

Hangout #53 | WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

17:30Porto

Ferroviário (Rua de Santa Apolónia 59, 1100-468 Lisboa) + Edifício Transparente (Via do Castelo do Queijo 335 419, 4100-429 Porto) + ONLINE (via Zoom) WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS are building ambitious companies across every sector, yet the path is often shaped by specific challenges, from access to funding and networks to visibility and leadership expectations. In this Hangout, we’ll explore what it takes to start, grow, and scale as a woman founder, and what the ecosystem can do to better support that journey. This conversation will focus on practical perspectives and real experiences: what helps founders move faster, what barriers still exist, and what meaningful support looks like in practice, from mentorship and community to investment and corporate partnerships. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, or an ecosystem builder, join us to learn, connect, and help shape a more inclusive startup landscape. Connect before you arrive The community has a space on Meetball. Before the event, see what people are working on and what they need help with. Post what you're looking for. Show up already knowing who to talk to. 👉 Join the Startup Portugal space on Meetball: https://app.meetball.fun/communities/startup-portugal

Unlock Latin American Capital: Your Roadmap to Fundraising in Brazil

18:00Lisboa

Are you a founder looking to scale your startup and tap into the vibrant Latin American investment landscape? Join Marcelo Carrullo, a leading expert from Drummond Advisors, for an insightful session that will demystify the journey of raising venture capital in Brazil. Brazil is more than just a market; it's a powerhouse of capital, scale, and the definitive gateway to Latin America. With 25,000 startups projected by 2025 and over R$340 billion invested between 2013-2025, the Brazilian ecosystem is a critical hub for unicorns and high-growth ventures. However, securing investment requires a strategic approach, local credibility, and a deep understanding of investor expectations. This presentation will equip you with the essential knowledge and actionable steps to successfully navigate the Brazilian investment landscape. You will learn: • Why Brazil is Your Strategic Launchpad : Discover why Brazil, with its robust support ecosystem and powerful corporate networks, offers unparalleled advantages for market entry and scaling across LATAM. • Key Sectors Attracting Investment : Identify the most attractive sectors for Portuguese and international startups, including Applied AI & B2B SaaS, Fintech & Cybersecurity, Healthtech & Life Sciences, and Agtech & Climate Tech. • What Brazilian Investors Seek (and Avoid) : Understand the pragmatic mindset of Brazilian investors, focusing on traction, real problem-solving, local partnerships, and a clear path to scalable unit economics. Learn to avoid common pitfalls that can derail your pitch. • A Step-by-Step Fundraising Playbook : Get a practical roadmap covering everything from defining your Brazil thesis, mapping investors, preparing local pitch decks, validating legal structures, securing warm introductions, and executing roadshows. • The Portugal → Brazil → USA Global Scale Route : Explore a unique internationalization strategy that leverages Portugal for innovation, Brazil for scale, and the USA for global liquidity. This event is more than just a discussion on fundraising; it's a strategic guide to building relationships, understanding market complexities, and positioning your startup for exponential growth in Latin America. Brazil is not just a stopover; it's a springboard to global success. Presented by: Marcelo Carrullo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelo-carrullo/), Drummond Advisors (https://luma.com/user/usr-3BeBcVIyikaDHYH)

Coimbra.js Meetup July

18:30Coimbra

Get ready for the next edition of Coimbra JS! 🚀 This one's extra special: it's our last meetup before summer break, so we're going out with style. We're heading to the LoopOS office in Coimbra for an evening of great talks, sharp insights, and good vibes. 🎙️ Featured Talks: 🎤 Alexandre Pinho, Product Designer @ LoopOS & Not Found A Designer, AI, and Code in Between What happens when a designer starts building? Alexandre shares the journey from internal tools to production-ready apps, exploring what's possible when you lean into AI and close the gap between design and engineering. Spoiler: that gap is where the good stuff happens. 🎤 Second talk coming soon! Stay tuned, we'll be announcing our second speaker shortly. Don't miss out! See you there and enjoy the summer! 😎

The Creator Club Porto: Meet the People Building PORTO.

18:30Porto

Join us for the very first edition of The Creator Club: PORTO. An inspiring evening to connect with entrepreneurs, other aspiring creators, and bold thinkers. ⚡️ Ever though of launching your own thing? 💵 Having side quests? 👨🏻‍💻 Discovering any path besides 9to5? 🚀 Or just want to know how other people are taking risks? Porto is full of people quietly building something of their own. We're bringing three of them into one room — not to hear a polished success story, but to ask the questions we all have in our heads. How did they make the leap? Were they scared? Are they still? An evening of honest conversations and real connection. Amongst the panel discussion, The Creator Club evening is an opportunity to connect with like-minded people over wine and small bites in a welcoming community atmosphere. Our Founder Panel Lineup: Tiago Araujo: Founder of Dehouse Coworkings and Inhabitus Sofia Homem: Founder of Esse Mood Andre Jordao: Founder of Barkyn This is for you if: 🏗️ Already building something — a business, a freelance career, a side project at any stage 💡 Thinking about it — you have the idea but haven't made the leap yet 💼 In a 9-to-5 — curious about what else is out there and how others made it work 💸 Looking for extra income — exploring a side hustle or a second stream 🧠 Simply curious — drawn to honest conversations about purpose, risk, and building a life on your own terms Come curious. Leave inspired.❤️‍🔥 📍 Address: DeHouse Península, Praça do Bom Sucesso 159 Piso 1, 4150-146 Porto 📅 Date: Thursday, July 9th ⏰ Time: 6:30PM - 9:30PM On the day: 6:30 PM: Creators arrive (that’s you), grab a glass & a bite before we start. 7:00PM: Panel discussion starts. 8:00PM: Open audience Q&A. 8:15-9:30PM: Meet other Creator Club members, eat, drink and enjoy❤️‍🔥. Follow us on Instagram for updates: @thecreatorclubporto

Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea

17:00Online

Did you know that you don't need to be naturally creative or wait for a sudden 'aha' moment to come up with a great startup idea? In fact, anyone can generate innovative business ideas by following a clear, structured process. In this live workshop, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will reveal a proven framework for developing impactful startup ideas, based on his experience working with over 10,000 startups worldwide. Participants will also have the chance to present their ideas and network with other aspiring entrepreneurs in their industry.

EDTH x Andreas Pilz — Getting Your Ideas and Products into the Defense Market

17:00Online

An often-missed element of being in a promising defence team as a start-up or scale-up is to forget that after the successful and promising pitches the products need to be brought onto the market and bought by military procurement. One way or the other! Responding to short-term demand instead of focusing on a clear product vision and growth strategy based on a long-term relationship is often the wrong turn taken. We will talk about: the peculiar thing about the defence market and it’s customers how defence teams can position themselves in the market the benefits LSI bring to the table how to navigate and sell to a MoD real lessons, mistakes, and insights in your Q&A round Agenda (45 mins): Introduction to the session by Andreas Pilz, Key Account Director Skyeton, Mentor for DIANA and Stage2 Group, Lecturer at CCG e.V., BavAIRia e.V. and University of Esslingen (10 min) Q&A and discussion of your challenges based on where you are right now (30 min) This is a practical conversation for people building defence products and trying to navigate the realities of European defence procurement. (5 min) Bring your questions and challenges — let’s unpack them together! — Not yet part of the EDTH community? 1) Sign up to become a member here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ 2) Get free access to all EDTH Community events for one year, including hackathon demo days, webinars, networking sessions, and our flagship New Defense Summit

Subvisual's Starbase Lisbon 2026

09:00Lisboa

As Onchain Lisbon Week takes over the city, we will heed the call. A Starbase never stands still, and still fresh from the Coimbra landing, we will take flight towards the capital of Portugal once again. Builders need a safe haven to refuel (we mean eat. It’s food. We like food. We’ll keep saying refuel though to stay on-brand), rest up, and build with tranquility. As such, on July 22, Subvisual’s Starbase lands in one of Lisbon’s most beautiful hidden gems for an open-office residency. No stage, no panels, no noise. We will provide a premium environment designed for everyone to collab, get some work done, and network. As always, we will provide the essentials—the space, the community, and the fuel (wink wink)—so you can focus on getting stuff done alongside the brightest minds in Web3. The future is being built here, wherever here is. Secure your spot. 🌟

Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder

17:00Online

What does it take to build an AI native company entirely on your own? This July, Global Grads brings together solo founders who skipped the co-founder search and went straight to building. Come hear how they did it, what broke along the way, and why they would do it all over again. This session is a curated gathering for solo founders of AI native companies, graduates and recent alumni who are navigating the unique challenges of building alone in one of the fastest moving technological landscapes in history. This is not a panel of venture-backed celebrities. This is a real, honest conversation among people who are living this experience.

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