5 Dec 2025

SIFIDE Made Simple | Boosting Innovation in Companies

  SET.UP Guimarães will host the Creative Session “SIFIDE Made Simple | Boosting Innovation in Companies” on December 11, at 5:00 PM. This initiative aims to clarify, in a simple and practical way, how SIFIDE works and help companies understand how to transform investment in innovation into a concrete and sustainable tax benefit. SIFIDE – the System of Tax Incentives for Business R&D – is currently one of the most important tools to strengthen the

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2 Dec 2025

Santos Simões School hosted an open class on financial literacy promoted by Espaço Empresa and Set.Up Guimarães

  Last Friday, November 28, the Espaço Empresa de Guimarães, in partnership with Set.Up Guimarães, organized an open class on financial literacy at Santos Simões Secondary School. The initiative brought together around 60 students from the 10th-year CSE, 11th-year CSE, and 12th-year Management Information Systems and ASC classes, offering an essential learning opportunity to develop financial and entrepreneurial skills.    During the session, key topics for understanding economic and business operations were covered, including tax

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27 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães Hosts Open Class on Entrepreneurship at Colégio do Ave

Set.Up Guimarães organized an open class focused on entrepreneurship and business models for 12th-grade students at Colégio do Ave in Guimarães. The initiative aimed to bring students closer to the world of startups and provide a practical perspective on what it means to create a project from scratch.    During the session, key concepts such as business models, value propositions, and the main challenges of the entrepreneurial journey were explored, allowing students to understand the

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27 Nov 2025

re.store®, from Set.Up Guimarães mentor Sílvia Correia, distinguished with the 2025 ODSlocal Award

Sílvia Correia, mentor of the Set.Up Guimarães community, saw her start-up re.store® receive the 2025 ODSlocal Award on November 21, in the Prosperity dimension, Projects category, for its positive impact on people and the planet through the reuse of textile waste and social inclusion.    For the Set.Up Guimarães community, this recognition reflects the professionalism, experience and vision of Sílvia Correia and highlights re.store® as an example of a business that combines environmental sustainability, social

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26 Nov 2025

Set.Up IN(dustry) promotes bootcamp dedicated to pitch simulation with panel of experts

  The Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program held another bootcamp yesterday for the startups selected in this edition, this time dedicated to realistic pitch simulation. The session featured a panel of invited specialists: Filipe Soutinho, an expert in Innovation, R&D and Entrepreneurship with more than 20 years of experience; Norberto Amaral, a consultant and trainer specialized in communication and public speaking; and Rui Pinheiro, representing Set.Up Guimarães.    This bootcamp offered startups a hands-on evaluation experience,

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25 Nov 2025

Sentinel: Guimarães startup gains international recognition with industrial monitoring technology

Sentinel, a startup from the Set.Up Guimarães community, has been standing out for its innovation in industrial quality control. Founded five years ago, the company developed a system that combines advanced software with photographic cameras to monitor products on production lines, ensuring greater precision and real-time efficiency.    According to Joel Alves, founder of Sentinel, the company quickly set itself apart in the market thanks to its resilient business model and ability to generate profit

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21 Nov 2025

Set.Up IN(dustry) promotes Speed Meetings to connect startups with mentors and investors

As part of the Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program, a Speed Meetings session was held yesterday, designed to create a direct interaction space between startups, mentors, industry representatives, investors, and other stakeholders within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The initiative aimed to encourage the exchange of experiences, provide strategic advice, and strengthen connections between participating projects and various sector actors, contributing to the development of solid strategies and the expansion of startups’ professional networks. The format consisted of

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21 Nov 2025

Startups from the Set.Up IN(dustry) program participate in a Prototyping session

The acceleration program Set.Up IN(dustry) held another bootcamp yesterday, aimed at the startups selected for this edition, this time focused on Prototyping. The session was led by Júlio Martins, partner and co-founder of EVERYTHINK, co-founder of AVA, and founder of CASAL VADIO, with experience in management, design, innovation, and business strategy. He shared with the participants tools, methodologies, and best practices for developing prototypes of products and innovative solutions.    The bootcamp focused on essential topics for startup growth, including concept definition, planning the prototyping process, and strategies for validating ideas and solutions in the market. Participants were encouraged to reflect on how to transform ideas into viable products and to apply the knowledge gained in the planning and development of future initiatives.    Part of the Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program, promoted by Set.Up Guimarães, this bootcamp reinforces the municipality’s commitment to supporting the development of innovative industrial businesses, providing practical training and specialized mentorship. The program combines technical knowledge, networking, and personalized guidance, preparing startups to face market challenges and strengthen their presence within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.    The Prototyping session provided another opportunity for participating startups to deepen critical skills to turn ideas into tangible and viable products, fostering innovation, experimentation, and continuous development. Initiatives like this highlight the role of Set.Up Guimarães in creating a solid, competitive, and forward-looking entrepreneurial environment, positioning Guimarães as

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19 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães hosts Pitching and Storytelling training within the Set.Up IN(dustry) program

The acceleration program Set.Up IN(dustry) held another bootcamp yesterday, aimed at the startups selected for this edition, this time focused on “Pitching and Storytelling.” The session was led by Norberto Amaral, a consultant and trainer specializing in communication and public speaking.    The bootcamp focused on essential topics for startup growth, including effective presentation techniques, crafting engaging narratives, and communication strategies to attract investors, partners, and clients. Participants were encouraged to reflect on the importance of telling a clear and impactful

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13 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães showcases local startups at Web Summit 2025

From November 10 to 13, Lisbon hosted another edition of the Web Summit, Europe’s largest event dedicated to technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, bringing together thousands of participants from around the world. Among the attendees, Guimarães stood out with a delegation of startups and projects that showcased the dynamism and potential of the municipality’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.    The Guimarães delegation at the Web Summit 2025 brought together companies with a strong technological and innovative focus, reflecting

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