

Launch in Lisboa: November edition
Welcome to Launch in Lisboa!
Ready to tap into Lisbon's vibrant startup and innovation ecosystem? Whether you're launching a new venture, working remotely, or exploring opportunities to connect with Portugal's dynamic entrepreneurial scene, Launch in Lisboa is your gateway to making it happen.
📅 Dates: Monday to Thursday, November 3–6, 2025
Strategically timed alongside Lisbon’s biggest tech and innovation event Web Summit (Nov 10–13)—this immersive program offers exclusive access, insights, and connections you won’t find anywhere else.
Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Discover Lisbon’s Innovation Ecosystem
Dive into key industry verticals including gaming and AI.
💡 Interactive Workshops
Learn directly from industry experts about critical topics: government subsidies and incentives, residency requirements, legal and tax frameworks, labor laws, recruitment strategies, and more.
🚶♀️ Ecosystem Tours
Get behind-the-scenes access to Lisbon’s most exciting innovation hubs and workspaces.
🤝 1-on-1 Networking
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders.
To make the most of the experience, you have options!
✨ Join remotely to catch select parts of the program from anywhere in the world,
or
🔥 Join us in person to unlock the full experience and immerse yourself in the heart of Lisbon's innovation scene.
AGENDA
Day 1 | 03 Nov @online [morning]
Launch in Lisbon program and Unicorn Factory Lisboa overview
Partners speed presentations
How to make the most of Web Summit in Lisbon
Day 2 | 04 Nov @Lisbon Rooftop [afternoon // in-person]
Welcome drinks with partners and entrepreneurial community
Fireside chat with founders
Networking session
Day 3 | 05 Nov @ Beato Innovation District [full day // in person & online]
Corporate, labor & immigration law
Taxation in Portugal (corporate and personal)
Lunch @Praça Beato
Subsidies, grants and investment
How to build your tech team in Portugal
Ecosystem Tour + Visit to 42 Lisboa
Beer tasting & Networking
Day 4 | 06 Nov @ AI Hub [morning // in-person]
AI Hub tour & coffee networking
Ecosystem overview
AI Landscape in Portugal
Round table with partners/experts
Optional add-ons:
Book 1:1 meetings with partners.
Note: The agenda is preliminary and might be updated.
Partners
This program is designed with the strategic support of our ecosystem partners. Based on previous editions, you can expect the involvement of key players such as:
Nobre Guedes e Associados, PWC, Here Partners, Damia / Landing Jobs and 42 Lisboa
📩 For more info: [email protected]
Don't miss your chance to launch something great—right here in Lisboa. 🚀
About Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Unicorn Factory Lisboa is a flagship innovation initiative that support the life of a unicorn from start to finish, helping founders to start, scale and become global.
The initiative includes the development of innovation districts, hubs and programs, inspired by international best practices
Supports startups and scaleups in achieving sustained accelerated growth.
Drives an ecosystem of innovation, talent attraction, new projects and investment opportunities.
🤖 About AI Hub
AI Hub is a specialized innovation space designed to position Lisbon at the forefront of artificial intelligence development and adoption. Bringing together startups, researchers, tech companies, and academic institutions, AI Hub drives cutting-edge exploration in machine learning, big data, robotics, and automation.
With a strong focus on community building, the hub fosters collaboration, nurtures deep-tech talent, and supports the scaling of AI-driven ventures through knowledge-sharing events, mentorship, and international partnerships.
Note: We are also running a parallel Gaming Track, check it out here: https://luma.com/r09vid2h