351 Portuguese Startup Association

We bring people in the Portuguese startup scene together.
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[351 Portuguese Startup Association @Startup351]

We’re a group of people who came together with the goal of creating a startup scene that’s more connected, inclusive and wise.

In our Slack Community you can find a curated feed of events, news, job listings and startup content updated every day by people who work on them.

[351 Portuguese Startup Association @Startup351]

Today we’re excited to officially welcome Louis Fantasia to the team!

At 351, he’ll be working on AI automation, sponsorship & client coordination, BD & membership growth + Event planning

Drop some love in the comments and help us give Louis a proper welcome 💛 Let’s go!

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Documentation killing your momentum? 😅

On June 3, 351 x Qualitti Sviluppo show how AI can turn meetings + code into investor-ready technical docs in <60 mins.

Live demo included.

Register here: https://t.co/yn4lJp5kgx

#Startup #Tech #AI

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What if you didn’t build your next company - but acquired it? 👀
Masterclass on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Search Funds.

May 27 | 5-6:30pm
IE University x Nova SBE

Register: https://t.co/HFyjgVd0rH

#SearchFunds #ETA #Entrepreneurship #NovaSBE

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Cities of tomorrow don’t build themselves. 🌍
Green x Engineers Innovation Day - May 26

Mobility. Decarbonisation. Energy. Infrastructure.
Talks + roundtables + startup showcase.

Limited spots: https://t.co/Fsd8iCsoQ8

#SmartCities #ClimateTech #Lisbon #Innovation

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NFC Summit returns to Lisbon (June 4–6, 2026) 🌐

KAWAII Summit, ACAI Days, Agents vs Agents Hackathon & Stablecoin Day @ Unicorn Factory Lisboa.

More info: https://t.co/Rgp1bdgFxr

#NFCSummit #Web3 #Innovation #Portugal

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Startup applications closed. Stage set.
Startup Capital Summit lands June 3! 🤩

If you want to see Portugal’s top startups pitch and feel where the ecosystem is moving - be there: https://t.co/1dQpcRkKls

#StartupCapitalSummit #Portugal #Startup #Innovation

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Deep Tech + Healthcare 💡

On May 28, LISPOLIS hosts a meetup on building and scaling deep tech startups in health.

Research → real solutions. 👀
Funding. Market access. Case studies.

Join: https://t.co/LQ1S9HdDVH

#DeepTech #HealthTech #Entrepreneurship

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Youth entrepreneurship - are we creating real space for it? 👀
On May 27, Above & Beyond Hangout focuses on young founders entering the ecosystem.

Programs. Access. Soft skills. Real opportunities. ⭐️
Join: https://t.co/KX14IVfinK

#Youth #Entrepreneurship

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Esposende hosts the 3rd edition of Start Me Up - Job, Entrepreneurship & Future Fair 🚀

2 days of talks, networking & companies recruiting.
Free sessions (registration required).

Program:
https://t.co/MrQv5wiGJ0

Register:
https://t.co/Cy1nDHRDLP

#Entrepreneurship

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Lisbon Pitch Awards (May 26) 🎤

8 startups, Investor jury & Startup of the Year.

And the winner gets:
- Web Summit 2026 ticket
- Chance at $10K AWS credits

If you care about who’s really building in Lisbon, be there: https://t.co/aAVn4eKJ4p 💜

#Lisbon #Startup #StartupGrind

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Expanding to the US? 🇺🇸
The visa process is where many founders get stuck.

On May 15, Jumpstart + Thiago Vieira (Incubou) + Cybertech Acceleration break down what can go wrong - and how to avoid it.

Register here: https://t.co/vbA8dqJoSv

#Startup #Expansion #US #Founder

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Designers in Lisbon, 👀
The 9th Indigo Design Get Together lands on May 29!

Global speakers. Creative networking. A celebration of digital excellence.

Join the crowd 👇
https://t.co/FUIdbTAPe8

#IndigoAwards #UX #UI #DigitalDesign

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Lisbon Tech Connect - May 13 🚀
Talks + real discussions + rooftop networking at Sítio Fintech House.

Engineers, founders & innovators in one room, join here: https://t.co/emCooQxeqa

#LisbonTechConnect #Lisbon #Startup #Tech

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Last week we celebrated 4 years of the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute.

Startups supported, founders incubated, students empowered.

But the real achievement? The community built around it.
A new chapter begins - and the ambition keeps growing. 💫

#Entrepreneurship

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SIM is almost here 👀

At SIM Conference, we’re hosting 351 Community Heroes - a session for the people building Portugal’s startup communities. ⭐️

Quick intros. Honest conversation. Real connection.

Ticket holders only, sign up here: https://t.co/fX4dUxJJEh

#Community

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Founders 🚀
Need extra support this summer?

Startup Summer Experience 2026 connects you with Nova SBE students for 5 weeks to tackle real startup challenges. 😎

June 15 - July 17
Apply by May 11:https://t.co/CGsO6n6Hdk

#Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

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4 years of building. Now the focus is scaling. ⭐️

On May 7, Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute celebrates its anniversary by tackling a key question:

How do we move from startups → scaleups in Europe?

Register: https://t.co/HYOiGpcCJW

#Entrepreneurship #Startup

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Brazilian startups → Europe 🌍

On May 7, ApexBrasil hosts "Softlanding in Europe" - a practical session on how to establish, grow & raise in the EU market. 🇧🇷

If expansion is on your roadmap, join: https://t.co/a3GiDOPcLU

#Brazil #Softlanding #Startups #Entrepreneurship

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351 is now on Meetball! 🎉

See who's coming to the next event, what they're working on, and who to talk to - in person and online!

This is where the magic and true collaboration happens. 🤫

👉 Join the space here : https://t.co/XbVS3CIRFx

#Community #Meetball #351Startup

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Fundraising is not theory - it’s execution. 🫡

Workshop with François Mazoudier (8 companies built, $200M+ raised):
- How investors really think
- Funding strategies that work
- Practical, no-fluff advice

Register: https://t.co/MlnOLFPP7s

#Fundraising #Startups #351Startups