23 Jul 2026

Guimarães opens its doors to the future of international trade: from local identity to global markets

Today, July 23rd, a welcoming session was held for a group of trainees in the field of International Trade (IEFP). The main objective of the initiative was to complement the students' coursework and meet their educational expectations by providing direct contact with the institutional and business reality. The session was structured around four fundamental strategic axes for regional economic development: Projects of Municipal Economic Interest (PEIM): A practical presentation of the support instruments provided by

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Guimarães on the AI Radar: Set.Up Guimarães Highlights BSC AI Factory Incubation Programme

Set.Up Guimarães continues to closely monitor the ecosystem's main technological initiatives and highlights the launch of the new edition of the BSC AI Factory Incubation Programme, taking place at SITIO (in Guimarães). This initiative represents an excellent opportunity for the region's business community, which is betting on innovation.   This promotion follows recent working meetings between Set.Up Guimarães and the BSC AI Factory team, reinforcing the alignment in identifying and supporting technological projects with strong

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16 Jul 2026

Stop. Decide. Move Forward. Highlights from our Creative Session with Pedro Resende

Set.up Guimarães continues to foster knowledge and the sharing of experiences within the city's creative ecosystem. Today, July 16, the LabPac – Creative Incubator of Set.Up Guimarães hosted a special session dedicated to one of modern leadership’s greatest challenges: decision-making. Under the theme "Stop. Decide. Move Forward. On the real cost of the decisions we delay and what holds us back," the event prompted a deep reflection on the often-invisible impact of procrastination on both

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9 Jul 2026

Guimarães promotes a session to publicize programs supporting employment and entrepreneurship

Sol do Ave, in partnership with the Municipality of Guimarães, through its Economic Development Division, is organizing an information session on July 15th focused on new funding opportunities and support for the local economic sector. The event will take place in the Conference Room of the José de Guimarães International Arts Centre (CIAJG) and aims to provide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurs and social economy entities with crucial information to leverage investment and job

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6 Jul 2026

Guimarães positions itself at the center of the national strategy for the Space Economy

Vila Flor Cultural Center hosted the "Space: Knowledge, Defense, and Economy" conference this Friday. The initiative, part of the Council of Ministers meeting program in Guimarães, brought together government officials, academia, the Armed Forces, research centers, companies, and experts to discuss Portugal's role in the Space Economy and the challenges facing the aerospace and defense industries. The conference featured the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre; the Minister of National Defense, Nuno Melo;

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3 Jul 2026

LAB MUMA: The strength of Mumadona Dias inspires a new creative project in Guimarães

Guimarães has just gained a new meeting point. LAB MUMA is born—a creative experience that stands not just as an artistic collective, but as a living space for dialogue between art, territory, and female identity. Inspired by the vision and strength of Mumadona Dias, the founder of Guimarães, LAB MUMA is the result of the union of three women from who share the same philosophy: valuing manual craftsmanship, creation with purpose, and the power of

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Session | Stop. Decide. Move Forward. On the true cost of the decisions we postpone and what prevents us from making them.

Stop. Decide. Move forward. On the true cost of the decisions we postpone and what prevents us from making them. On July 16th, at 10:00 AM, LABPAC Creative Incubator will host a special session dedicated to the theme  " Stop. Decide. Move Forward. On the true cost of the decisions we postpone and what prevents us from making them. With real stories and a practical model on how to decide when clarity is lacking. " The session will be

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30 Jun 2026

An example of connecting the entrepreneurial ecosystem to the Arqus Alliance’s international roadmap

Between June 22nd and 26th, Guimarães was the stage for an important international meeting promoted by the Arqus European University Alliance. Through a strategic collaboration with the Department of Production and Systems at the University of Minho, the city hosted two significant events: the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) and the Staff Week. The BIP, themed “Turning Ideas into Businesses,” brought together 28 international students focused on developing new business ideas and exploring the local entrepreneurial

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26 Jun 2026

Set.Up Guimarães fosters the bridge between qualified talent and the global market

On June 25th, Set.Up Guimarães attended the ADCL facilities in Guimarães to host a session dedicated to students of the Technological Specialization Course (CET) in International Trade from the IEFP of Braga. The initiative's primary objective was to boost the students' integration into the global market by establishing direct contact between academic talent and the Guimarães business ecosystem. Parallel to their training, the students are currently developing their own business plans. During the session, several

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22 Jun 2026

Innovation FORUM – Innovation as a Driver of Sustainability and Competitiveness

he Innovation Forum – Innovation as a Driver of Sustainability and Competitiveness – will take place on June 30th , between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm , at the Teatro Jordão in Guimarães .       This event aims to promote discussion on the role of innovation as a driver of sustainability and competitiveness in industry, contributing to a more resilient Europe, better prepared for the challenges of the future.   In a European context marked by global challenges, such as strategic autonomy and

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