21 Nov 2025

Startups from the Set.Up IN(dustry) program participate in a Prototyping session

The acceleration program Set.Up IN(dustry) held another bootcamp yesterday, aimed at the startups selected for this edition, this time focused on Prototyping. The session was led by Júlio Martins, partner and co-founder of EVERYTHINK, co-founder of AVA, and founder of CASAL VADIO, with experience in management, design, innovation, and business strategy. He shared with the participants tools, methodologies, and best practices for developing prototypes of products and innovative solutions.    The bootcamp focused on essential topics for startup growth, including concept definition, planning the prototyping process, and strategies for validating ideas and solutions in the market. Participants were encouraged to reflect on how to transform ideas into viable products and to apply the knowledge gained in the planning and development of future initiatives.    Part of the Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program, promoted by Set.Up Guimarães, this bootcamp reinforces the municipality’s commitment to supporting the development of innovative industrial businesses, providing practical training and specialized mentorship. The program combines technical knowledge, networking, and personalized guidance, preparing startups to face market challenges and strengthen their presence within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.    The Prototyping session provided another opportunity for participating startups to deepen critical skills to turn ideas into tangible and viable products, fostering innovation, experimentation, and continuous development. Initiatives like this highlight the role of Set.Up Guimarães in creating a solid, competitive, and forward-looking entrepreneurial environment, positioning Guimarães as

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19 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães hosts Pitching and Storytelling training within the Set.Up IN(dustry) program

The acceleration program Set.Up IN(dustry) held another bootcamp yesterday, aimed at the startups selected for this edition, this time focused on “Pitching and Storytelling.” The session was led by Norberto Amaral, a consultant and trainer specializing in communication and public speaking.    The bootcamp focused on essential topics for startup growth, including effective presentation techniques, crafting engaging narratives, and communication strategies to attract investors, partners, and clients. Participants were encouraged to reflect on the importance of telling a clear and impactful

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13 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães showcases local startups at Web Summit 2025

From November 10 to 13, Lisbon hosted another edition of the Web Summit, Europe’s largest event dedicated to technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, bringing together thousands of participants from around the world. Among the attendees, Guimarães stood out with a delegation of startups and projects that showcased the dynamism and potential of the municipality’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.    The Guimarães delegation at the Web Summit 2025 brought together companies with a strong technological and innovative focus, reflecting

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7 Nov 2025

Sales and Marketing in Focus at the Latest Set.Up IN(dustry) Bootcamp

  The Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program held another bootcamp yesterday for the startups selected in this edition, this time dedicated to the theme “Sales and Marketing.” The session was led by José Carlos Pereira, a specialist with over 25 years of experience in business development, sales, and international project management.    Throughout the session, entrepreneurs explored key strategies for the commercial expansion of startups, from defining competitive value propositions to building effective, results-driven marketing plans.

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6 Nov 2025

Guimarães Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Showcases Innovation at Web Summit 2025

From November 10 to 13, the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Guimarães will be represented at Web Summit 2025, Europe’s largest event dedicated to technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, held in Lisbon.  The Guimarães startup community will be present in full force, alongside Set.Up Guimarães, bringing the talent, creativity, and projects that make Guimarães a benchmark territory for startup support and innovation.  Among the companies attending are Organo Stem Tech, Bioceramed, Hydrumedical, FAMEL, Insight Digital, Axios Care, Flinotech,

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5 Nov 2025

Finance in Focus at the Latest Set.Up IN(dustry) Bootcamp

  The Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program held another bootcamp yesterday for the startups selected in this edition, this time dedicated to the theme “Finance.” The session was led by Sofia Xavier, a tax consultant and financial specialist, who shared tools and strategies with entrepreneurs to promote more efficient and sustainable financial management.    The bootcamp focused on key topics for startup growth, such as financial planning, cash flow management, cost structure, pricing, and investment attraction.

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4 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães Leads Bootcamp on Startup Scalability at ESTG

  Set.Up Guimarães took part in the IET Bootcamp Challenge, organized by the Instituto Empresarial do Tâmega (IET), aimed at empowering small entrepreneurs and startups from the regions of Amarante, Lousada, Felgueiras, and Vila Real.    The program, held at the Escola Superior de Tecnologias e Gestão (ESTG) of the Polytechnic of Porto in Felgueiras, featured thematic workshops and experience-sharing sessions, encouraging participants to reflect on their projects and growth strategies.    During the session

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4 Nov 2025

Set.Up Guimarães brings the entrepreneurial ecosystem to the START POINT Summit 2025

The START POINT Summit 2025, the largest employability, entrepreneurship, and training event of the University of Minho, took place this Tuesday, November 4, at the Multiusos de Guimarães, gathering dozens of companies, institutions, and young talents in a space dedicated to innovation, networking, and career development.    Promoted by the Academic Association of the University of Minho (AAUMinho), the event brought together local companies and multinational brands, creating direct contact opportunities between students, alumni, and

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29 Oct 2025

Set.Up IN(dustry) Bootcamp Delves into Market Strategies and Competition

  The Set.Up IN(dustry) acceleration program held another bootcamp yesterday, dedicated to the startups selected for its third edition, focusing on the theme “Market and Competition.” The session took place in Guimarães and was led by Nuno Marques, Business Consultant in Marketing and Strategic Management.    During the session, the participating startups had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of competition analysis, market segmentation, strategic positioning, and the definition of distinctive value propositions.    Nuno

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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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