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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29 Sep 2025

Set.Up IN(dustry) kicks off its 3rd edition with the Kick-Off scheduled for October 9th

  The industrial acceleration and incubation program Set.Up IN(dustry) officially begins its 3rd edition on October 9th at 4:30 PM, at CIAJG – International Arts Center José de Guimarães. Don’t miss the opportunity to register for the program’s Kick-Off event at https://meseconomia.guimaraes.pt/?event=1    This launch moment will introduce the participating startups, the mentor team, and the schedule for the upcoming phases of the acceleration program, marking the start of a journey focused on growth and

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24 Sep 2025

Guimarães Hosts the Second Edition of Techstars Startup Week

From October 13 to 17, 2025, Guimarães will once again take center stage in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation by hosting the second edition of Techstars Startup Week Guimarães. Following the success of its debut, the event returns for five intensive days of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, students, and companies around the local startup ecosystem.    Organized in multiple cities worldwide, Techstars Startup Week aims to showcase local talent

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19 Sep 2025

Set.Up IN(dustry) Program in the spotlight at the “Innovate and Entrepreneur 2025” showcase

  The 2025 edition of Innovate & Entrepreneur once again transformed the Azurém Campus into a space for sharing knowledge, technology, and talent, bringing together researchers, startups, companies, and students around innovation and entrepreneurship.    One of the highlights of the program was the presentation of the third edition of Set.Up IN(dustry), delivered on stage by Rui Pinheiro, representative of Set.Up Guimarães. This acceleration program, promoted by the Municipality of Guimarães, supports the development of

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19 Sep 2025

Startups incubated at Set.Up Guimarães in the spotlight at “Innovate and Entrepreneur 2025”

  The Azurém Campus of the University of Minho hosted yesterday, September 17, another edition of Innovate & Entrepreneur, an event that brings together students, researchers, startups, and companies around innovation, talent, and entrepreneurship. With a diverse program of talks, debates, and presentations, the initiative has established itself as a meeting point between academia and the market, fostering new opportunities for collaboration and business.    Set.Up Guimarães was also present at the event with its

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