23 Oct 2025

“Voice of the Customer” was the focus of the latest Set.Up IN(dustry) bootcamp

  The Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program continued last Wednesday with another bootcamp dedicated to the importance of active listening and close engagement with customers. Under the theme “Voice of the Customer,” the session was led by Luís Ferreira, a specialist in marketing and digital training, who challenged the participating startups to rethink how they collect, interpret, and integrate user feedback into the development of their solutions.    During the meeting, the 11 startups selected for

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17 Oct 2025

Entrepreneurial Talent from Guimarães Shines on the Techstars Startup Week Stage

  Techstars Startup Week Guimarães entered one of its most exciting stages today, October 17: the pitch competition, where eight startups took the stage to present their innovative ideas and projects to investors, entrepreneurs, and the community.    The event, held at the José de Guimarães International Arts Center (CIAJG), was also streamed online by CISAVE, expanding the reach and impact of the initiative that, throughout the week, has placed Guimarães at the center of

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17 Oct 2025

Companies from Guimarães discuss cybersecurity challenges and the new NIS2 regulation

Guimarães’ Economy Month continued on Thursday, October 16, with another Business Drink, organized by the Associação Empresarial do Minho (AEMinho), this time focused on a topic of growing importance for the business community: cybersecurity and the implementation of the NIS2 Regulation.    The session, held at UNU-EGOV, brought together entrepreneurs, managers, and specialists for an informal yet highly relevant discussion on the challenges and opportunities the new European directive presents for organizations.    The main

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17 Oct 2025

Students from Guimarães learn about innovation and entrepreneurship at “Pitch for Kids”

  Guimarães’ Economy Month continues to inspire new generations with initiatives that bring innovation and entrepreneurship closer to schools. On the afternoon of October 16, at CIAJG, the “Pitch for the Kids” event took place, as part of Techstars Startup Week Guimarães, challenging students from Escola Profissional D. Afonso Henriques to think like real entrepreneurs.    The activity featured Rui Pinheiro, incubator manager at Set.Up Guimarães and part of the Techstars Startup Week Guimarães organization,

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16 Oct 2025

Set.Up IN(dustry) kicks off the first bootcamp of its third edition

The Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program, promoted by the Municipality of Guimarães through Set.Up Guimarães, took another step yesterday in empowering entrepreneurs with the launch of the first bootcamp of its third edition, led by Paulo Freitas and dedicated to the theme “Strategy and Business Model.”    The session marked the start of the program’s intensive training and development phase, which supports innovative projects with potential connections to the local industry. This first bootcamp focused on

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15 Oct 2025

Economy Month promotes workshop on sustainable innovation within Guimarães’ business fabric

  Guimarães’ Economy Month continued this Tuesday, October 14, with the Business Activation Workshop for a Sustainable Economy, held at the Landscape Laboratory. The initiative brought together business owners, entrepreneurs, and representatives of local institutions to reflect on the role of companies in the ecological transition and on Guimarães’ contribution as the future European Green Capital 2026.    The session began with participant registration and a welcome coffee, followed by the official opening focused on

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14 Oct 2025

Techstars Startup Week Guimarães kicks off with debate on innovation and economic development

  The second edition of Techstars Startup Week Guimarães began yesterday, October 13, at the José de Guimarães International Arts Center (CIAJG), launching five days of activities dedicated to entrepreneurship and innovation. The event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, students, and professionals from the tech ecosystem, featuring thematic sessions, debates, and networking opportunities that encourage knowledge sharing and real-world experiences.      The opening included a roundtable on “How can innovation break through a region’s walls

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10 Oct 2025

3rd Edition of the Set.Up IN(dustry) Program Highlighted During Economy Month

  The Municipality of Guimarães, through Set.Up Guimarães and Guimarães Marca, hosted on Thursday at CIAJG – Arts and Creativity Platform, a session as part of Economy Month dedicated to the launch of the third edition of Set.Up IN(dustry), an industrial acceleration and incubation program that supports the transformation of innovative ideas into businesses with local impact. The program was presented by Marta Mota Prego, Head of the Economic Development Division, who emphasized the importance

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9 Oct 2025

PRR: “Reindustrializar” Line Supports Industrial Innovation and Modernization Projects

The Government has launched the “Reindustrializar” support line under Component 5 of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), in partnership with the Portuguese Development Bank. The initiative is designed to finance business projects that promote productive innovation and Research & Development, aiming to strengthen the competitiveness of Portuguese industry by encouraging production diversification, increasing industrial capacity, and connecting companies with the scientific and technological system.    Large companies across mainland Portugal and SMEs in the

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1 Oct 2025

Set.Up Guimarães brings the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Guimarães to IncubX

IncubX, a national gathering dedicated to incubators and startups, brought professionals from across Portugal to Sines to discuss the future of incubation and acceleration in the country. Over two days, participants had the opportunity to share experiences, establish strategic contacts, and explore new ways to support innovative projects. Set.Up Guimarães was present, representing the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Guimarães and reinforcing its role in promoting startups with industrial applications. The participation allowed the team to learn

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