​Welcome to Launch in Lisbon!

​​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 Lisbon 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

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​​📩 For more info: international@unicornfactorylisboa.com

​​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