Tax Incentives and Exclusive Support for Startups and Scale-ups in Portugal Now Available

With the recent law, No. 21/2023, dated May 25, Portugal has created a specific tax regime for startups and scale-ups, offering tax benefits and easier access to entrepreneurship and innovation support programs that can drive the growth of emerging companies.   Who can benefit?  To take advantage of these incentives, companies must meet certain requirements. To qualify as a startup, a company must be less than 10 years old, have fewer than 250 employees, and

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8 Apr 2025

Entrepreneurship course students from IEFP visit LabPac incubator at Set.Up Guimarães 

  LabPac, the incubator integrated in the Set.Up Guimarães network, welcomed this week a group of students from the Entrepreneurship course promoted by IEFP.    The initiative aimed to provide participants with direct contact with the local innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.   During the session, key topics were addressed for those looking to launch their own business, with a focus on the importance of designing a suitable business model and building a relevant value proposition.

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7 Apr 2025

From Academia to Industry: Knowledge Mission Takes Set.Up Guimarães to the Netherlands

  Set.Up Guimarães, in partnership with IPCA, embarked on an innovative international mission to the Netherlands aimed at exploring new opportunities in sustainability, innovation, and circular economy.    The Knowledge Mission held from April 2 to 4, brought together representatives from academia, government, industry, and students from across the RUN-EU network, with the goal of finding sustainable solutions to global challenges.    The mission kicked off at Stenden University in the city of Leeuwarden. Over

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1 Apr 2025

LabPac creative incubator at Set.Up Guimarães welcomes CAISA delegation to foster sustainability and social inclusion 

  Last Friday, March 28th, the LabPac Creative Incubator at Set.Up Guimarães hosted a visit from a delegation of CAISA - Cooperativa de Artes, Intervenção Social e Animação, as part of the Rebirth project.    CAISA is a non-profit organization that has been developing work in the areas of education, culture, and social intervention. The Rebirth project is co-financed by the European Union and aims to promote a more sustainable future by addressing the environmental

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28 Mar 2025

Startup of the Month: To Be Green is changing the way we view textile waste 

  The To Be Green startup, specializing in textile recovery and recycling, has been named Startup of the Month for March by Set.Up Guimarães. Created as a spin-off of the University of Minho, the company is virtually incubated at TecPark, the technology-focused incubator of Set.Up Guimarães.    Since its founding in 2019, To Be Green has embraced the circular economy as a solution to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Its team, composed

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24 Mar 2025

Set.Up Guimarães followed trends in innovation and entrepreneurship at IncubX Madeira

On March 20 and 21, Set.Up Guimarães crossed the Atlantic to attend IncubX Madeira, one of the most influential events for incubators and accelerators in Portugal.    Organized by Startup Portugal, this gathering became a true epicenter of ideas, bringing together a hundred incubator managers, experts, and institutional representatives in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.    The two-day event was filled with entrepreneurial energy, where Set.Up Guimarães not only gained valuable insights into the management

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18 Mar 2025

Set.Up Guimarães brings entrepreneurial inspiration to UTAD

On March 11, Set.Up Guimarães visited UTAD for a dynamic and idea-filled session on entrepreneurship. The GeoSciences auditorium at ECVA hosted a workshop titled "Entrepreneurship with Purpose: The Importance of a Strong Value Proposition."   Participants immersed themselves in the entrepreneurial world, exploring how to define an irresistible value proposition and test ideas through a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Through shared insights and hands-on challenges, they discovered ways to transform innovative solutions into products that

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14 Mar 2025

Vouchers for Startups: Applications open until April 14th to support green and digital products 

The "Vouchers for Startups - New Green and Digital Products" program has opened a new phase of applications, which will run from March 17th to April 14th.  The major change in this edition is the removal of the mandatory green component criterion, making the support more inclusive and accessible to a larger number of startups.  The program's objective remains the same: to foster the development of new digital products and services, driving innovation and competitiveness

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13 Mar 2025

IPCA promotes support for companies in accessing environmental incentives and tax benefits. Registrations open until March 20th  

  The Research Centre for Accounting and Taxation at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) has launched a new initiative aimed at companies, with the goal of facilitating access to tax incentives in the environmental area. Registrations are open until March 20, 2025.    The project, titled “Dealing with Climate Change through Environmental Taxation Initiatives,” offers specialized training and support, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).    The program, which

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11 Mar 2025

Companies can apply until march for the 11th edition of the APEE Recognition of Social Responsibility and Sustainability Practices Award 

Applications are now open for the 11th edition of the Recognition of Practices in Social Responsibility and Sustainability, an initiative promoted by the Portuguese Association for Business Ethics (APEE). The application deadline is the end of March.    The association aims to distinguish companies and organizations that implement sustainable and socially responsible management models. The recognition is awarded in four different categories: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention.    Awarded companies will receive a distinction

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