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Co-working for Developers

09:30Lisboa

If you are new to Lisbon, there's a place for you here. We're a local community of people who create software and we understand what is like to pack our bags and move all the way to a new place where we don't know the language or have any friends. it doesn't have to be this way. There are 7 countries represented in this picture. And there's plenty of room for more to join. You're never alone. A lot of us have jobs, run our own thing, or freelance, and we'd just rather not build alone every day. Bring whatever you're working on. You'll spend the day around people who get it, and most people leave with a new friend or two, sometimes a collaborator or a job lead, and something they picked up from whoever sat next to them. Beginners are welcome, and despite the name, you don't have to write JavaScript. If you create software, you belong here. Tickets are a symbolic 5€, just enough to keep no-shows down, so the people who commit get a seat. If you're a student or between jobs, you can get it back after the event. Grab a seat while there's room. Want to meet people before Friday? Join us on Telegram. it's where we share what's coming up, swap ideas, and post job openings. AGENDA 09:30 - Co-working with other Developers. 13:00 - Lunch Together. We also run Adamastor, a publication covering the Portuguese startup scene. It keeps a page and weekly newsletter with every software engineering event happening in Portugal, so you'll always know what else is on beyond our Fridays. We add them as we hear about them, and you can submit your own: https://adamastor.blog/events/software-engineering This event takes place at the same place and time as the co-working day for designers by LisboaUX. Co-working Day for Designers + Mentoring - https://luma.com/event/evt-PBCMypM0btp3bXy

Fiona French Fadista: Origines / Original - Paris (France)

18:00Online

Française de coeur, portugaise dans l’âme, Fiona French Fadista est une chanteuse française qui s’est prise de passion pour le Fado, le chant traditionnel portugais, il y a quelques années, à Lisbonne. Originaire de Paris, elle est l’une des rares « Fadistas » non portugaises, et bien l'une des seules française. A travers le Fado, elle développe sa propre signature artistique, à la croisée du chant traditionnel, de la chanson française, mais aussi de ses origines sépharades et méditerrannéennes. Pour la première fois, elle se produira à Copernic, première synagogue libérale de France. Connu pour son architecture Art déco et son esprit d'ouverture, ce lieu sacré accueille régulièrement des concerts qui mettent en valeur le dialogue culturel.Entre émotion et légereté, héritage et innovation, Fiona French Fadista vous embarquera dans un Fado unique, authentique mais résolument moderne, qui résonne d’âme en âme.Un voyage musical spirituel et profondément authentique à ne pas louper, à la croisée des cultures.---- Site Instagram Découvrez Fiona French Fadista sur Spotify , Apple Music et autres plateformesPartenaires: JEM et Cap Magellan----Merci d'amener votre carte d'identité à l'entrée.

U.S. Visas & Immigration 101 for Startup Founders

17:00Online

Building a company in the U.S. is hard enough. Doing it as a non-citizen founder means navigating an immigration system that was never designed with startups in mind. This 101 session breaks down the essentials in plain English. You'll get a clear map of the visa paths open to founders, how they differ, and what each one actually asks of you when you're the one building the company. We'll also look at how milestones like fundraising and revenue shape your options, and the mistakes that quietly put a founder's status at risk. Bring your questions for a live Q&A at the end.

AI, Data, Robotics Forum - Porto

09:00Porto

AI, Data and Robotics Forum (ADRF26) - Pioneering the Future: AI, Data and Robotics for a resilient, strategically autonomous and globally competitive Europe will be hosted in Porto, Portugal. Immerse yourself in visionary keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and parallel sessions with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers covering critical industrial and societal topics. ADRF26 facilitates the convergence and synergies between stakeholder communities to move the European AI, Data and Robotics agenda forward.

health break | October 2026

10:00Lisboa

October's monthly health break in on: a full day at the healthhub, this time topped off with a hands-on workshop on piloting. Spend the day working from the healthhub, with free coworking and no strings attached. Make sure to join our workshop on How to Run a Health Tech Pilot That Actually Leads Somewhere, a practical session for founders taking their product into a real clinical or care setting. What's on: 👩‍💻 Free coworking, all day (coffee ☕️ wifi 🛜 and a good desk) 👥 A chance to plug into the healthhub community: meet other healthcare founders, builders and experts 🧪 at 11h00: a hands-on workshop on how to design, launch and scale a health tech pilot, covering choosing the right partners, defining outcomes, and converting pilots into long-term deals. Led by Raquel Cunha and Fábio Lampreia, from CoLAB Trials. The day is free. The coworking is open. 📅 October 14th 📍 healthhub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa For the workshop 🎟️ Registration required - sign up here: https://luma.com/7ek92kco (free for healthhub members and applicants of the Healthhub Open Innovation Program, 30€ for external guests) Spots are limited — grab yours and come work with us.

Workshop: How to run a health tech pilot? · Zoom

11:00Online

A pilot is often the first real test of a health tech product, and it's where many startups stall. You have to find the right partner, set success metrics that matter to clinicians and buyers, handle data and compliance, and turn a pilot into a paying contract instead of an endless trial. This session covers what works, what doesn't, and how to set your pilot up for success from day one. Any stage, any corner of health tech: if a pilot is in your future (or your present), this session is for you. No fluff, no filler. Just practical knowledge you can use. We’ll dig into things like: 🏥 How to find the right clinical partner for your pilot, and what to look for before saying yes; 🎯 Defining success metrics, endpoints and a scope that's realistic for your product and stage; 📋 Navigating ethics approvals, data protection and the regulatory questions to answer before you start; 🤝 Getting clinicians and patients on board, and keeping them engaged once the pilot is running; 📊 Collecting evidence that holds up and turning pilot results into a case for procurement, reimbursement or your next funding round; 🚀 Common mistakes that stall pilots, and how to move from pilot to real-world adoption. 📅 October 14th 🕓 11h00 - 12h30 📍 healthhub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa and 👩‍💻 online Whether you're planning your very first pilot or you've already run one and want the next to go further, you'll walk away with answers you can use. Raquel Cunha and Fábio Lampreia, from CoLAB Trials, will lead the session, powered by healthhub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa. Spots are limited, so grab yours. 🎟️ This session is €30 for general attendees. Members of Unicorn Factory Lisboa Hubs and applicants of the Healthhub Open Innovation Program can attend for FREE - your voucher code will be shared in you.

NOVA Matchmaking Event

16:00Lisboa

What if your next co-founder is studying at a different NOVA school? The NOVA Matchmaking Event is back. Organized by NOVA Impact and NOVA FCSH, this event brings together students and researchers from across NOVA’s 10 schools who are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and new ideas. Whether you have a project and are looking for people to join you, want to find a co-founder or teammate, are interested in joining an existing project, or simply want to meet people outside your usual circle, this event is for you. You do not need a startup, a business plan, or even a fully formed idea. Just bring your curiosity. What to expect A selection of short startup and project pitches Structured matchmaking activity Time to talk, mingle, and follow up with people you meet Drinks and nibbles If you have a project, you can indicate in the registration form that you would like to pitch. We will review pitch requests and contact selected participants by email before the event. Who can join? All NOVA Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, as well as researchers, staff, and faculty from any of NOVA’s 10 schools. NOVA alumni who graduated in 2024 or later are also welcome to join. Find more info at our website. Your next co-founder might be closer than you think. Register by 13th of October 11.59am!

🚀 Women & Leadership #2 - Powered by Natixis in Portugal

10:00Porto

Conferência de um dia dedicada a inspirar, capacitar e preparar mulheres para cargos de liderança. É uma oportunidade única para aprendermos com líderes de referência e umas com as outras sobre como desenvolver competências de liderança e criar impacto nas nossas organizações e comunidades. ✨ Principais Tópicos De Discussão Estratégias para liderar com propósito, empatia e visão Desenvolvimento de competências-chave de liderança, como comunicação, gestão de equipas e tomada de decisão Caminhos para o crescimento profissional e acesso a cargos de liderança Desafios e oportunidades da liderança feminina no mercado atual ✨ O Que As Participantes Podem Esperar Talks, conversas e painéis com líderes empresariais, especialistas em gestão e figuras inspiradoras Workshops práticos focados em competências de comunicação Oportunidades de networking com outras participantes, oradoras e parceiros, em ambiente de proximidade e colaboração 🇵🇹 Evento em Português 📅 17 de outubro, na Natixis, Porto Iniciativa desenvolvida pela Portuguese Women in Tech em parceria com a Natixis Portugal.

International Demo Day · Zoom

10:00Online

🌍 Portugal meets Germany We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming International Demo Day! Unicorn Factory Lisboa and Start2 Group are bringing together 10 Impact Tech startups who will take the virtual stage to showcase solutions tackling real-world challenges across sectors such as health, sustainability, education and mobility. This isn’t a typical pitch event: 🌍 Two ecosystems, one virtual stage ⚡ Fast-paced startup pitches 💡 Bold ideas tackling real-world challenges 🤝 Investors, corporates and ecosystem players in the room 🏆 And a chance for a startup from each ecosystem to win a ticket to Web Summit and a German tech event to be disclosed soon! 🎤 Agenda (Lisbon time): 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome 10:10 – 10:15 | Jury Introduction 10:15 – 11:05 | Startup Pitches 11:05 – 11:15 | Jury Deliberation 11:15 – 11:25 | Awards Announcement 🏆 11:25 – 11:30 | Closing Remarks For CEST (Germany), please add one hour. Join us to showcase world-changing solutions, connect ambitious founders and build a stronger European innovation ecosystem!

STEM Women Conference | Lisboa 2026

09:00Lisboa

O STEM WOMEN CONGRESS (SWC) é uma iniciativa com mais de 8 anos de história, dedicada a reduzir a desigualdade de género nos setores STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). O nosso projeto tem como objetivo quantificar a dimensão e o impacto das iniciativas STEM que trabalham para diminuir esta desigualdade. Apenas ao medir conseguimos analisar, agir e corrigir para concretizar uma mudança real. Contribuímos para dar visibilidade às iniciativas STEM, posicionando-nos como facilitadores e criadores de oportunidades, envolvendo instituições, escolas, universidades e organizações dos setores público e privado.

Expats in Tech Lunch | Fall Edition

12:30Lisboa

🌎 For expats and international entrepreneurs living in Lisbon or recently arrived, curious about the city’s startup and innovation scene, this special gathering is for you! Join us for this Fall Expats in Tech Lunch Edition, bringing together Lisbon’s international tech community to share an informal lunch at Beato Innovation District. 📍 Agenda 12:30 – 13:00 | Beato Innovation District Tour (optional) 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch (venue to be announced) Whether you're new to Lisbon, building something in tech, or simply curious about the local startup ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow expats, exchange experiences, discover innovative startups, and enjoy the energy of Lisbon’s thriving tech community during the summer season. ☀️ Price: €30 per person, including lunch. Lunch venue and menu details will be announced soon.

🚀 Road to START Summit X Startup World Cup | Startup Pitch Competition & Networking

17:00Lisboa

When? October 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM Where? The Jerónimo Martins Grand Auditorium, Nova SBE Campus, Lisbon (Carcavelos) 🔥 START Lisbon’s biggest pitch night is back and this year, there’s more at stake than ever. Get ready for an evening bringing together early-stage startups, investors, founders, students, industry leaders, and the wider startup community for a high-energy startup pitch competition and networking experience. 10 ambitious startups will take the stage to pitch their ventures to a jury of investors, industry experts, and thought leaders competing for two incredible opportunities on the international stage. 🏆 Why You Can’t Miss It This year, the winning startup gets two tickets to the global stage: 🎤 START Summit - St. Gallen, Switzerland The winner earns the opportunity to pitch at START Summit on March 18-19, 2027, one of Europe’s leading student-led entrepreneurship conferences, bringing together thousands of founders, investors, companies, and innovators. 🌎 Startup World Cup Grand Finale - San Francisco The winner will also earn the opportunity to compete at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on November 6, for the chance to win a $1 million investment prize. ✨ What to Expect AGENDA 🎤 Welcome & Opening Remarks 🚀 Pitch Competition - Part I5 innovative startups take the stage. 💡 Keynote SpeechFeaturing a special guest speaker (To be announced). 🥂 Networking BreakFood & drinks will be served. 🚀 Pitch Competition - Part II5 more startups take the stage. 💡 Keynote SpeechFeaturing a special guest speaker (To be announced). ⚖️ Jury Deliberation & Audience VotingCast your vote for the best pitch! 🏆 Winner Announcement & Closing Ceremony 🥂 Drinks & Community Time 💙 About What is START Lisbon? START Lisbon is a chapter of START Global, a leading student-run initiative connecting entrepreneurial students, startups, investors, and industry leaders across Europe. Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship, create meaningful connections, and empower the next generation of founders. What is Road to START Summit? Road to START Summit (RtSS) is START Lisbon’s official startup pitch competition for START Summit in St. Gallen. It gives early-stage startups the opportunity to pitch their ventures in front of an expert jury and the Lisbon startup community with a chance to take their journey to the international stage. What is Startup World Cup? Startup World Cup is a global startup competition connecting entrepreneurs with investors and startup ecosystems around the world. The Lisbon winner will have the opportunity to compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco on November 6 for a chance to win a $1 million investment prize. One night. 10 startups. Two global opportunities. One winner. Ready to see who makes it to the next stage? 🚀

An evening with Nir Eyal — Belief as competitive edge

18:00Lisboa

What we believe affects what we notice, the decisions we make, and what we think is possible. Join us in Lisbon for a special evening with Nir Eyal, behavioral design expert and author of the New York Times bestseller Beyond Belief, as well as the international bestsellers Indistractable and Hooked. In Hooked, Nir explored how products create habits. In Indistractable, he showed how we can take control of our attention. His latest book, Beyond Belief, looks at something even deeper: how hidden assumptions influence our behavior, performance, and potential. During his keynote, Nir will share how we can identify the beliefs holding us back, question the stories we tell ourselves, and develop beliefs that help us move forward. What you will learn How beliefs influence our actions and decisions Why limiting beliefs can feel like objective facts How to challenge assumptions that hold us back How attention, habits, and beliefs work together Practical ways to improve performance without relying only on motivation Agenda 6:00 PM | Doors open & informal networking Arrive, grab a drink, and connect with fellow founders, leaders, product people, and professionals from different industries. 6:20 PM | Official welcome A short introduction to the evening and what to expect. 6:30 PM | Keynote with Nir Eyal A 45-minute keynote exploring how our beliefs influence our focus, decisions, performance, and what we believe is possible. 7:15 PM | Fireside chat & audience Q&A Around 40 minutes of conversation with Nir, followed by questions from the audience. 8:00 PM–10:00 PM | Networking, drinks & conversations Continue the evening with informal conversations, new connections, and time to meet Nir and other guests. Who is this for? This event is for: Founders and entrepreneurs Business and team leaders Product, innovation, and technology professionals Creators and independent professionals People interested in behavioral science and personal development Anyone who wants to improve their focus, confidence, and performance

SPACE X AI -

09:00Braga

Participation is free Nos dias 26 e 27 de outubro, o Laboratório de IA e Transformação Digital SpaceXAI reúne, no Forum Braga, PME portuguesas, especialistas e ferramentas de Inteligência Artificial num formato intensivo e prático, concebido para acelerar a adoção destas tecnologias pelas empresas. Cada empresa participante irá trabalhar sobre um desafio real da sua organização, com o acompanhamento de especialistas e acesso a ferramentas de IA, procurando transformar esse problema numa solução, protótipo ou workflow com potencial de aplicação efetiva na empresa. Não é uma conferência sobre Inteligência Artificial. É um espaço para experimentar, desenvolver e aplicar IA a problemas concretos das PME. Na iniciativa da SpaceXAI, os participantes terão acesso a sessões de mentoria, bem como a toda a componente técnica do Laboratório assegurada por aquela empresa, incluindo as ferramentas, as sessões práticas e o acompanhamento especializado das equipas durante os dois dias. A participação é gratuita, mediante candidatura e seleção.

Educator Innovation Program

18:00Online

Educator Innovation Program Levar a inovação, empreendedorismo e Inteligência Artificial para a sala de aula. Como podemos preparar os alunos para resolver problemas, criar soluções e transformar ideias em projetos? O Educator Innovation Program é um programa da Unicorn Factory Lisboa, desenvolvido em parceria com a José de Mello e a Sonae, dirigido a professores do 2º ciclo até ao ensino universitário, de instituições públicas e privadas. Durante o ano letivo 2026/27, os educadores terão acesso a formação prática, acompanhamento personalizado e ferramentas para transformar novas abordagens pedagógicas em iniciativas concretas nas suas escolas. O que inclui? 🎓 5 dias de formação online | 26–30 outubro Sessões práticas, das 18h às 20h, sobre empreendedorismo, inovação, Inteligência Artificial, prototipagem e comunicação de ideias. 🤝 Acompanhamento ao longo do ano letivo Apoiar a implementação de projetos e iniciativas na tua escola, adaptada aos teus desafios e contexto, com uma mentoria mensal individual e acesso a uma plataforma de apoio. 💡 Workshops para alunos Os teus alunos terão acesso a workshops de ideação, prototipagem e Inteligência Artificial, levando a aprendizagem diretamente para a sala de aula. 🌐 Acesso à rede de inovação UFL Contacto com uma comunidade de professores e acesso a recursos e ferramentas para continuar a inovar ao longo do ano. Programa de formação 26 OUT | Educação, Empreendedorismo e Inovação Conhece a UFL, os seus programas e o enquadramento do Educator Innovation Program. 27 OUT | Do Problema à Solução Aprende a identificar problemas relevantes e a desenvolver soluções com ferramentas de empreendedorismo. 28 OUT | Produto e Inteligência Artificial Explora ferramentas de IA para criar, testar e inovar. 29 OUT | Da Ideia ao Protótipo Transforma ideias em protótipos através de metodologias práticas de experimentação. 30 OUT | Estruturar e Comunicar uma Solução Aprende a estruturar uma ideia, construir um pitch e comunicar uma solução de forma clara e convincente para um júri, um cliente ou um investidor. E depois da formação? O programa começa em outubro, mas continua durante todo o ano letivo. Na primeira mentoria, vamos identificar os desafios e oportunidades de cada escola e definir um plano de implementação individual. A partir daí, cada professor terá uma mentoria mensal até ao final do ano letivo, com apoio para transformar conhecimento em ação. Quem pode candidatar-se? Professores do 2.º ciclo ao ensino universitário, de instituições públicas ou privadas, interessados em levar mais inovação, empreendedorismo e tecnologia para a sua prática pedagógica. Vagas limitadas. Datas importantes 📌 Candidaturas: até 11 outubro 📌 Seleção: 13 outubro 📌 Comunicação dos selecionados: 13 outubro 📌 Formação: 26–30 outubro 📌 1ª mentoria: 17/18 novembro 📌 Mentorias mensais: até ao final do ano letivo 2026/27 Investimento: 50€ + IVA por professor. Pronto para transformar a forma como os teus alunos aprendem? Candidata-te até 11 de outubro e junta-te à rede de professores que estão a levar inovação para a educação!

The Build Lab

15:00Lisboa

Build your best app yet! An event happening at the same time in Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve: 📍Porto: TBD 📍Lisbon: TBD 📍Algarve: TBD Think you can't build your product because you can't code? That's almost never the real problem. The real problem is starting. It's knowing exactly what you're building before you write a single prompt. This session starts with Madalena Costa's groundwork: what to decide and prepare before development begins. Then you spend the rest of the afternoon actually building your product with AI alongside others, with support in the room. Never used AI or written a line of code? Perfect, this can be your first time. Just show up! Who's This For A woman founder building your product with AI A woman founder who wants to start building with AI A former founder looking for your next project Someone who wants to start a startup Someone with an idea that wants to build What We'll Cover The real first step of creating a digital product (spoiler: it's not the code) What to prepare and decide before development starts The structure your documentation needs for vibe coding to work A practical pre-build checklist and how it changes when you vibe code What to Expect 90 minutes of real build time Local hosts in all cities helping you live One session connecting Porto, Lisbon and Algarve from start to finish A room full of founders working through the same problems at the same time Something built by the end of the afternoon, however rough it looks (rough counts!!) Schedule 15h00 to 15h30 - Check In 15h30 to 15h40 - Intro 15h40 to 16h00 - Groundwork by Madalena Costa 16h00 to 17h30 - Build Time Your City Hosts Porto: Sofia Correia de Sousa & Marta Fonseca Lisbon: Ana Neto & Madalena Costa Algarve: Flor dos Reis ⚠️ Bring your laptop & good energy!

Launch in Lisbon: October 2026 Edition

10:00Lisboa

🌍Welcome to our new edition of Launch in Lisbon! 👉🏼 Launch in Lisbon is your unique gateway to Lisbon’s vibrant innovation ecosystem Whether you are launching a new venture or planning to establish or expand your business in Portugal or Europe, Launch in Lisbon's flagship program from Unicorn Factory Lisboa, is your passport to make it happen. What to expect? A fully immersive, 3-day program made of workshops and sessions with experts in key areas such as legislation, talent hiring and investment, visits to innovation hubs in Lisbon and various networking opportunities with founders and leaders from our ecosystem. What's in it for you? ✅Lay the foundations to successfully launch and grow your business in Portugal (and Europe). ✅Understand the market through practical insights into legislation, hiring, funding, and business setup. ✅Navigate the ecosystem with exclusive access to Lisbon's leading innovation hubs and startup community. ✅Build meaningful connections with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders who can support your journey. 📅 Dates: October 28–30, 2026 To make the most of the experience, you have two options: 🔥 Join us in person to unlock the full experience and immerse yourself in the heart of Lisbon's innovation scene, or ✨ Join remotely to catch selected parts of the program from anywhere in the world! AGENDA Day 1 | 28 Oct Morning - Onboarding @remote Afternoon - Welcome to Launch in Lisbon Program @Lisbon Rooftop Day 2 | 29 Oct @ Beato Innovation District [full day // in person & remote] Master the essentials of launching and growing your business in Portugal through expert sessions on company setup, hiring, legislation, and the local startup ecosystem. Day 3 | 30 Oct @ Hub Day [morning // only in-person] Step inside Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s Health Hub Community to exchange ideas with industry experts, and expand your network. +Access to: Entrepreneurship Awards | 27 Oct The Unicorn Factory Lisboa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 - Lisbon’s biggest celebration of entrepreneurship - will bring together founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders for an afternoon of visionary keynotes, bold startup pitches, and unforgettable stories of resilience and growth. Expats in Tech Lunch | 30 Oct A chance to connect with the international tech community living in Lisbon, meet fellow founders and professionals, and explore new opportunities. Also Included Book optional 1:1 meetings with partners (remote) Note: Agenda subject to updates. Partners This program is designed with the strategic support of our ecosystem & softlanding partners. Limited slots! Register Now! Don't miss your chance to launch something great - right here in Lisbon. 🚀 📩 For more info: [email protected] About Unicorn Factory Lisboa 🦄 Envisioned by the Lisbon City Council to expand Lisbon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Unicorn Factory Lisboa is the platform of programs and hubs, inspired by international best practices that supports scaleups in achieving sustained accelerated growth from Lisbon to the world.

UPTEC NON-STOP - Porto

14:00Porto

On 28 October, UPTEC is hosting another edition of NON-STOP, an event where we open our doors and share with the world what UPTEC is all about! UPTEC NON-STOP is the moment to discover the most innovative startups and business ideas emerging from our ecosystem – an event for new creators, industry leaders, investors, the scientific community, the media and any curious onlookers 👀 This edition will start with a guided tour of the UPTEC Asprela I facilities and some of our companies' office spaces, where you'll get a first-hand look at what it's like to be part of our community. Next comes an interactive afternoon of pitches from many of the UPTEC entrepreneurs, alongside an exhibition brought to you by our startups from the cultural and creative industries. You'll also meet some members of the UPTEC team and learn how they work to support our startups. We'll finish off with a Fall-themed gathering where you can network with the community and enjoy some great food, tasty chestnuts, and drinks. AGENDA 12h00 — Guided Tour of UPTEC Asprela I + UPTEC companies (optional, limited slots) 14h00 — Check-in 14h30 — Welcome 14h40 — Pitches from UPTEC startups 15h50 — Exhibition + Coffee-break 16h10 — Pitches from UPTEC startups 17h15 —  "Magusto" Community Gathering Pitch session supported by INNOV4LIFE. The INNOV4LIFE project (Ref. 0088_INNOV4LIFE_1_P) is co-financed by the European Union through the Spain-Portugal Cross-Border Cooperation Operational Programme (Interreg POCTEP). Community Gathering supported by Matching Founders. || 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. ||

Hangout #56 | On the ROAD 2 WEB SUMMIT

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) Four days, tens of thousands of people, and thousands of startups competing for the same attention. For Portuguese founders, WEB SUMMIT can be the week that changes the year, or the week that flies by. More often than not, the difference is made before the doors open. In this Hangout, we'll look at what it takes to make Web Summit count: how to prepare with intent, how to tell your story when you only get a few minutes, and how to turn conversations into results long after the event ends. The goal is simple: that every startup walks into Web Summit knowing exactly why it's there. 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

Expats in Tech Lunch | Fall Edition

12:30Lisboa

🌎 For expats and international entrepreneurs living in Lisbon or recently arrived, curious about the city’s startup and innovation scene, this special gathering is for you! Join us at the Health Hub, one of the newest hubs in the Unicorn Factory Lisboa ecosystem for this Fall Expats in Tech Lunch Edition, bringing together Lisbon’s international tech community to share an informal lunch. 📍 Agenda 12:30 – 13:00 | Welcoming at Health Hub & Introduction to Unicorn Factory Lisboa 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch (venue to be announced) Whether you're new to Lisbon, building something in tech, or simply curious about the local startup ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow expats, exchange experiences, discover innovative startups, and enjoy the energy of Lisbon’s thriving tech community during the fall season. Price: €35 per person, including lunch. Lunch venue and menu details will be announced soon.

Beato Innovation District Free Tour | WebSummit Lisboa

09:30Lisboa

🌎 For expats and international entrepreneurs living in Lisbon or recently arrived, curious about the city’s startup and innovation scene, this special gathering is for you! Join us at the Health Hub, one of the newest hubs in the Unicorn Factory Lisboa ecosystem for this Fall Expats in Tech Lunch Edition, bringing together Lisbon’s international tech community to share an informal lunch. 📍 Agenda 12:30 – 13:00 | Welcoming at Health Hub & Introduction to Unicorn Factory Lisboa 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch (venue to be announced) Whether you're new to Lisbon, building something in tech, or simply curious about the local startup ecosystem, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow expats, exchange experiences, discover innovative startups, and enjoy the energy of Lisbon’s thriving tech community during the fall season. Price: €35 per person, including lunch. Lunch venue and menu details will be announced soon.

International Pitch Night

18:00Lisboa

Welcome to the International Pitch Night - Web Summit Edition! Unicorn Factory Lisboa is bringing a secondf edition the International Pitch Competition - bringing together startups from all around the globe celebrating innovation, collaboration, and global entrepreneurship during Web Summit week. 📅 Date: Monday, November 09, 2026 📍 Venue: Unicorn Stage - Beato Innovation District 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🌍 What to Expect 🚀 24 Startups. 6 Countries. 1 Global Stage. Startups from 🇵🇹 Portugal ........ will take the stage to pitch their projects before an international jury of investors, ecosystem enablers, and entrepreneurs. 🏆 Cross-Border Prizes & Soft-Landing Opportunities Winners will receive exclusive international soft-landing packages, giving access to incubation, investor connections, and ecosystem support across participating countries. 🤝 Global Networking Beyond the pitches, the event offers a unique opportunity to connect with +150 international founders, investors, and innovation leaders - all gathered in Lisbon for Web Summit week. 🍸 Drinks, Music & Celebration After the competition, enjoy networking, food, and drinks with the global startup community at Beato Innovation District - Lisbon’s beating heart of innovation. AGENDA 6:00 PM – Check-in & Welcome Drinks 6:30 PM – Opening Remarks from all Countries 6:50 PM – Pitch Competition (20 startups, 5 countries) 8:20 PM – Jury Deliberation & Audience Vote 8:30 PM – Winner Announcement & Closing Remarks 8:45 PM – Networking, Food & Drinks Powered by Unicorn Factory Lisboa and its international network of partners, including: - with the support of ecosystem players driving cross-border collaboration and startup growth.

20-20 - a Pecha-Kucha style event for AI Builders (members+, in-person, Lisbon)

18:30Lisboa

Twenty slides. Twenty seconds each. No pausing, no going back. Red Bridge is launching its first Pecha-Kucha style night — 20-20 — a fast-paced format built to make AI builders do the hardest thing in tech: get to the point. Each presenter takes the floor with 20 slides and 20 seconds per slide. The deck advances whether you're ready or not, so what's left is the essence of an idea — enough to spark a conversation, start a collaboration, or find the one person in the room already working on the thing you needed. Come to present, or come to watch the ideas fly. Either way, expect sharp thinking, good company, and the kind of connections that only happen at RedBridge Lisbon. Open to RedBridge Lisbon members and the wider Lisbon AI community. Hosted at AI Hub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa. 🗓️ Thursday, December 10th · 6:30–8:30pm 📍 AI Hub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa Want to present? Apply here: https://tally.so/r/68YA8O

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