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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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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