20 May 2025

StartUP Voucher 2025-2026 supports young entrepreneurs in creating tech-based businesses

  The 4th edition of the StartUP Voucher is now open and aims to give new momentum to youth entrepreneurship in Portugal. Promoted by IAPMEI, this program is designed to support young graduates up to the age of 29 in creating their own jobs, with a focus on technology-based business ideas.    The StartUP Voucher offers a comprehensive package of support to help turn ideas into viable business projects, combining training, mentorship, and financial support.

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19 May 2025

Guimarães is the only portuguese city highlighted in OECD report on Circular Economy

  The city of Guimarães is leading European best practices and strengthening its position as a reference in the ecological and digital transition.    This recognition from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) places Guimarães among the most advanced cities in the European Union in the adoption of circular economy practices. It is the only Portuguese city included in the report “The Circular Economy in Cities and Regions of the European Union”. The

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12 May 2025

Discover Set.Up Guimarães at the Opportunities Fair – Orienta-te 2025 

  Next week, Set.Up Guimarães will take part in the Opportunities Fair – Orienta-te 2025, taking place from May 14 to 16 at the Multi-Purpose Pavilion of Guimarães.    This annual event aims to support young people in choosing their educational and professional paths, by promoting the connection between education, employment, and training. It brings together various organisations, educational institutions, companies, and projects that seek to guide and inspire participants in building their future.   

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8 May 2025

Government unveils “Programa Reforçar” to boost internationalization of Portuguese businesses 

  On April 10, the Portuguese Government presented Programa Reforçar, a set of measures aimed at supporting Portuguese companies in their internationalization efforts, reducing financing costs, and boosting investment. The initiative will come into effect in the next quarter and will be available to all companies based in Portugal.    The program focuses on expanding the presence of Portuguese businesses beyond the United States and is open to companies of all sizes.    One of

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5 May 2025

Ave Valley Smart Hub, incubated by Set.Up Guimarães, hosts Speed Talk on traceability and exports

  Ave Valley Smart Hub, incubated at Set.Up Guimarães and based at the TecPark in AvePark, is hosting an online Speed Talk tomorrow, May 6th at 11:30 AM, focused on the theme "Producing with the Future in Mind: How Traceability Can Protect Your Exports." The session will feature Marta Carvalho, CEO and founder of the startup.    In an increasingly volatile global landscape, marked by changes in customs tariffs and ever-evolving compliance requirements, Ave Valley

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5 May 2025

Set.Up Guimarães joins the SIM Conference 2025

On May 8–9, Set.Up Guimarães will be at SIM Conference 2025, one of the leading national events for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, taking place at Alfândega do Porto.   This year, we’re trading the traditional booth for spontaneous conversations. We don’t have a stand, but we’ll be there, approachable, and ready to connect with people, projects, and ideas that inspire us. That’s our approach: less formality, more proximity and collaboration.   With a growing network

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29 Apr 2025

Startup of the Month: VISH celebrates individuality and sustainability in luxury dance fashion

   VISH, a creative atelier specializing in luxury dancewear, has been named Set.Up Guimarães' Startup of the Month for April. Although not a startup in the traditional sense, VISH is a creative project with an innovative and inspiring contribution to the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.    Physically based at the LabPac incubator, the project, led by mother and daughter Marina and Oksana Cherevyshnia, brings the refinement of haute couture combined with sustainability to Guimarães.    Originally

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22 Apr 2025

Set.Up Guimarães is back at BUZZ Impulse to connect talents

  Set.Up Guimarães will be present at the 4th edition of BUZZ Impulse, which will take place on April 23, 2025, at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (FEP). This innovative event will bring together startups, investors, and students looking for new opportunities.    This year, BUZZ Impulse will be divided into three key moments: the Entrepreneurship Fair, where startups and incubators will showcase their projects; the Round Table, with a panel

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22 Apr 2025

Guimarães Space Hub Association is officially established

The public deed for the establishment of the Guimarães Space Hub (GSH) was formalized on the afternoon of Thursday, April 17, at the 2nd Notary Office of Guimarães. The GSH – Guimarães Space Hub Association was officially established on Thursday, April 17, at the 2nd Notary Office of Guimarães, marking a decisive step in consolidating Guimarães as an emerging hub in the New Space Economy. The act, formally registered by notary Dr. Carlos Tavares, was

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17 Apr 2025

Fibrenamics featured in Expresso newspaper with new green project

  The Fibrenamics Institute is changing the way we view industrial waste. In an interview with Expresso, the Fibrenamics Green initiative aims to transform textile and mineral waste into high-value fibers, promoting sustainability and the circular economy.    Raul Fangueiro, President of Fibrenamics – Institute for Innovation in Fiber and Composite Materials, explained to the newspaper that the project combines three key pillars: technology, design, and market. "Fibrenamics Green has created a strong connection between

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