23 Jan 2026

Guimarães hosts the FNAJ Entrepreneurship and Employment Roadshow

Infobus Desafios Jovens visits the city to empower young people in entering the labour market Guimarães will host, on Friday, 30 January, the Infobus Desafios Jovens of the National Federation of Youth Associations (FNAJ), in an initiative taking place near the City Hall and involving more than 100 young people from different secondary schools in the municipality. This travelling and dynamic awareness-raising initiative reaches young people directly, promoting their inclusion in the labour market in

23 Jan 2026

Web Summit Vancouver – Business Abroad Programme (Startup Portugal)

Web Summit Vancouver is a global technology conference organised by the same team behind Web Summit Lisbon, focused on bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators in a large-scale international event. It takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Canada and attracts thousands of participants, startups, and international investors, offering discussion panels, networking sessions, and cutting-edge technology showcases. This event provides a platform for startups and companies to position themselves within the global technology

22 Jan 2026

Flinotech Sphere: How LoRaWan IoT Is Revolutionizing Air Quality Monitoring

  Flinotech Sphere is developing an IoT platform for the integration of LoRaWan sensors. This type of sensor offers many advantages, being a wireless technology with rapid deployment and very long range (up to 15 km). The platform’s first module focuses on Air Quality measurement, enabling real-time monitoring of urban and industrial environments. This solution provides accurate and reliable data, essential for strategic decisions in health, sustainability, and industrial management. With this technology, it becomes

21 Jan 2026

Session R&D Incentives: Funding the Future

The Municipality of Guimarães, through Guimarães Marca and Set.Up Guimarães, in partnership with TecMinho and BDO, is pleased to invite your company to an exclusive session on “R&D Incentives: Financing the Future.” The session will take place on February 10th at 08:30 in the Conference Room of the Arts Platform, Guimarães, and aims to support local companies in reflecting on topics such as: How to reduce corporate income tax through R&D activities; How R&D can

20 Jan 2026

Dermaleaf Turns Portuguese Vineyard Waste into Sustainable Cosmeceuticals

Dermaleaf is revolutionizing the cosmetics sector with an innovative project that transforms Portuguese vineyard waste into natural and sustainable cosmeceuticals. The startup combines science, technology, and circular economy principles to create effective skincare products without compromising the environment. The project stands out for adding value to by-products of the wine industry, helping reduce waste and promoting eco-friendly skincare solutions. By combining scientific innovation with sustainability, Dermaleaf positions Portugal at the forefront of developing conscious, high-performance

20 Jan 2026

Set.Up Guimarães at Employment Day – Tomorrow Needs You

Employment Day – Tomorrow Needs You is an initiative that brings together companies, presentation sessions, and networking opportunities, fostering closer connections between academia and the business community. The event will feature some of the largest national and international companies, looking to recruit young innovators with the excellent education provided by the School of Engineering of the University of Minho (EEUM), strong practical skills, and a distinctive profile. Set.Up Guimarães will be present with a dedicated

15 Jan 2026

Planta.Design: where sustainable design becomes innovation with impact

Planta.Design is a Portuguese startup focused on developing product design solutions with a positive environmental impact. Founded by a team with experience in design, technology, and sustainability, the company delivers innovative approaches that combine aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility. At the core of its activity is the creation of sustainable products designed to minimize waste, promote durability, and use low-impact materials. This approach aligns with global trends in responsible consumption and reinforces Planta.Design’s commitment to

15 Jan 2026

SIM Conference 2026: a milestone for the national and international entrepreneurial ecosystem

The SIM Conference (Startups & Investment Matching) is confirmed for May 14 and 15, 2026, at the Alfândega do Porto Congress Centre, consolidating its position as one of the leading entrepreneurship events in Portugal and Europe. Promoted by Startup Portugal, the conference aims to connect startups, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, creating opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and the establishment of strategic partnerships that foster the sustainable growth of innovative companies. The 2025 edition brought

15 Jan 2026

LoopPack: the startup that is transforming the way we pack and ship products

  LoopPack is a startup operating in the logistics and packaging sector with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. The company offers a reusable and sustainable packaging solution that simplifies the process of packing and transporting products while reducing environmental impact. By developing self-assembling and reusable cardboard boxes designed to be assembled without adhesive tape—thereby reducing costs and time in the logistics process—the startup is creating solutions ideal for operations with multiple use cycles, promoting

14 Jan 2026

Set.Up Guimarães promotes another acceleration bootcamp for startups focused on negotiation

Set.Up Guimarães held yesterday another startup acceleration bootcamp, this time focused on the topic of negotiation. Led by Eduardo Araújo, the bootcamp brought together entrepreneurs and startups participating in the Set.Up In(dustry) acceleration programme, which continues to challenge entrepreneurs to transform creative, technological, or knowledge-intensive projects into successful businesses with direct impact on the territory. The bootcamp adopted a practical and intensive approach to the negotiation process, focusing on commercial strategy, persuasive communication, and objection