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Startups & Fundraising Events in Porto

Fundraising and startup-building events in Portugal — pitch nights, demo days, investor sessions, and accelerator programs from Founder Institute Portugal, Startup Grind Lisbon, and beyond. Adamastor's co-founders Carlos Resende and Afonso Gonçalves run those programs locally; the calendar surfaces the wider scene.

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October 2026
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🚀 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.

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

International Conference on Medical Education and Health Patient Care 2027

10:00Porto

The next chapter of healthcare begins with shared knowledge, bold ideas, and meaningful collaboration. Join the International Conference on Medical Education and Health Patient Care 2027, taking place March 15–16, 2027, at 10:00 AM GMT in Paris, France, where global healthcare experts will come together to exchange insights International Conference on Medical Education and Health Patient Care 2027 and perspectives. Inspired by “Reimagining Healthcare: Where Medical Education Meets Compassionate Patient Care,” the conference will feature discussions on medical education, clinical training, digital transformation, evidence-based medicine, innovation, and patient-centered care through expert sessions, scientific presentations, and collaborative networking. Best regards, Lily Winters Conference Coordinator

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