BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Build Up Labs//Founder Opportunities//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Portugal startup grants deadlines X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Lisbon BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rect-hackathon-beyond-the-cv-2026-2026-10-11@startuptools.builduplabs .com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 SUMMARY:Deadline: RecT Hackathon: Beyond the CV 2026 DESCRIPTION:new rect hackathon beyond the cv 2026 ai data software engine ering hackathon lisbon rect solutions applications open 40 participants selected 10 11 oct 2026 best fit for technical founders and early-career engineers with up to three years of experience in full-stack backend ai or data engineering who can attend in lisbon and want to demonstrate th eir skills through a live build rather than a cv\n\nRecT gives 40 select ed participants a two-day team hackathon at IDEA Spaces Saldanha\, a 2\, 000 cash prize for the winning team\, fast-track interviews with RecT pa rtners\, and a verified profile shared with RecT's network of tech found ers and CTOs.\n\nRequirements: Applications are open\, with no closing d ate stated on the event page. Applicants must have up to three years of experience in full-stack\, backend\, AI\, or data engineering and be ava ilable in Lisbon on 10-11 Oct 2026. Teams of four are formed at the even t\, and all projects must start from scratch during the weekend.\n\nhttp s://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportunity=rect -hackathon-beyond-the-cv-2026#rect-hackathon-beyond-the-cv-2026 URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=rect-hackathon-beyond-the-cv-2026#rect-hackathon-beyond-the-cv-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:swans-applied-ai-hackathon-lisbon-2026-2026-07-17@startuptools.buildu plabs.com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 SUMMARY:Deadline: Swans Applied AI Hackathon Lisbon 2026 DESCRIPTION:Apply by 17 Jul 2026\n\nSwans gives 80 selected builders a re al operational problem from a U.S. personal injury law firm\, 12 hours t o build with any AI\, automation\, no-code\, agent\, or custom-code stac k\, live judging by Swans engineers and actual buyers\, a $2\,000 prize pool\, and finalist fast-track interviews with Swans.\n\nRequirements: A pplications close 17 Jul 2026. Applicants should be ready to attend in L isbon on Friday 24 Jul 2026\, build from 09:00-21:00\, and show what the y have built. The event is selective\, with 80 places for Lisbon builder s and finalists expected to present the prototype clearly to Swans engin eering leadership and buyer-side judges.\n\nhttps://startuptools.buildup labs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportunity=swans-applied-ai-hackathon-l isbon-2026#swans-applied-ai-hackathon-lisbon-2026 URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=swans-applied-ai-hackathon-lisbon-2026#swans-applied-ai-hackathon-lis bon-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:healthtech-showroom-2026-2026-09-07@startuptools.builduplabs.com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 SUMMARY:Deadline: HealthTech Showroom 2026 DESCRIPTION:Apply by 7 Sep 2026\n\nSelected teams showcase at the IHT Con ference HealthTech Showroom\, join guided tours with expert groups\, con nect with clinicians\, healthcare decision-makers and potential partners \, get direct feedback\, unlock pilot\, validation and funding conversat ions\, and receive two free full-access conference tickets.\n\nRequireme nts: Applications close 7 Sep 2026. Applicants should be SMEs with healt h-focused digital solutions and meet the startup criteria stated in the guidelines: established less than five years ago and annual revenue belo w €1M. Selected teams are expected to confirm participation between 14-2 1 Sep 2026 and attend the showroom at IHT Conference on 27-28 Oct 2026.\ n\nhttps://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=healthtech-showroom-2026#healthtech-showroom-2026 URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=healthtech-showroom-2026#healthtech-showroom-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:web-summit-2026-alpha-startup-programme-2026-11-12@startuptools.build uplabs.com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113 SUMMARY:Deadline: Web Summit 2026 ALPHA startup programme DESCRIPTION:event runs 9-12 Nov 2026\n\nSelected ALPHA startups receive t hree Web Summit tickets\, a startup profile visible to attendees\, inves tors\, media\, and partners\, a one-day exhibition booth\, a printed exh ibition board\, access to the Web Summit app\, Startup Lounge\, startup activations\, and support from a dedicated startup success manager. Acce pted startups can also apply for activations such as PITCH\, Startup Sho wcase\, 40 Words\, Mentor Hours\, masterclasses\, roundtables\, and inve stor-to-startup meetings.\n\nRequirements: Apply through Web Summit's 20 26 startup programme page with a business email address. Web Summit asse sses applicants for high potential and programme fit. PITCH is open to A LPHA and BETA startups exhibiting at Web Summit that have received less than €5M in funding to date and have not had a discernible change in bus iness model in the last three years.\n\nhttps://startuptools.builduplabs .com/founder-opportunities/?opportunity=web-summit-2026-alpha-startup-pr ogramme#web-summit-2026-alpha-startup-programme URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=web-summit-2026-alpha-startup-programme#web-summit-2026-alpha-startup -programme END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem-2026-07-16@startuptools.buildupla bs.com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 SUMMARY:Deadline: Meet the Portugal Startup Ecosystem DESCRIPTION:16 Jul 2026\, 10:30-11:30 Europe/Lisbon\n\nFounder Institute Portugal’s in-person event combines founder insights from Joana Pinto an d Nuno Fernandes\, Founder Institute Portugal 2026 Demo Day pitches\, an d a networking session. The page highlights practical resources for laun ching and growing a startup\, including local support organisations\, me ntor access\, industry resources\, and early-stage funding sources.\n\nR equirements: Register through the Founder Institute event page. The even t is scheduled for 16 Jul 2026\, 10:30-11:30 Europe/Lisbon\, at Sítio Fi ntech House\, Av. Duque de Loulé 12\, Lisbon. The page describes an in-p erson networking event and includes a registration form.\n\nhttps://star tuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportunity=meet-the-por tugal-startup-ecosystem#meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosystem#meet-the-portugal-startup-ecosyst em END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:premio-empreendedorismo-e-inovacao-credito-agricola-2026-2026-08-09@s tartuptools.builduplabs.com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 SUMMARY:Deadline: Prémio Empreendedorismo e Inovação Crédito Agrícola 202 6 DESCRIPTION:Apply by 9 Aug 2026\n\nThe 13th edition awards €35\,000 in to tal prizes: €10\,000 for each of the three main categories\, plus promot ional video support for winning projects\, and a €5\,000 Prémio Revelaçã o for an early-stage project with high development and scalability poten tial.\n\nRequirements: Applications are open until 9 Aug 2026 through th e official form. Each promoter may submit one original project in one ca tegory: Investigação e Inovação\, Desenvolvimento Local\, or Impacto Cli mático e Adaptação. Projects must be directly or indirectly related to t he agricultural\, agri-food\, or forestry sectors. An optional 1-2 minut e Portuguese video pitch and supporting files can strengthen the applica tion.\n\nhttps://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opp ortunity=premio-empreendedorismo-e-inovacao-credito-agricola-2026#premio -empreendedorismo-e-inovacao-credito-agricola-2026 URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=premio-empreendedorismo-e-inovacao-credito-agricola-2026#premio-empre endedorismo-e-inovacao-credito-agricola-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:tourism-advance-2026-2026-08-23@startuptools.builduplabs.com DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 SUMMARY:Deadline: Tourism Advance 2026 DESCRIPTION:Applications open 3 Jun-23 Aug 2026\n\nDirect access to hospi tality companies in Portugal\, matchmaking around real sector challenges \, bootcamps and mentoring from Fábrica de Startups\, client feedback\, pilot-development support\, and a route to future contracts\, partnershi ps\, licensing\, investment\, or commercial collaboration.\n\nRequiremen ts: Applications run from 3 Jun to 23 Aug 2026. Open to Portuguese and i nternational startups\, but selected teams should be available for progr amme activities with hospitality companies operating in Portugal. Select ion considers solution quality\, team\, market fit\, implementation pote ntial\, relevance to the programme challenges\, and technical and busine ss viability. Payment / Cost: no participation cost for selected startup s.\n\nhttps://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opport unity=tourism-advance-2026#tourism-advance-2026 URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=tourism-advance-2026#tourism-advance-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:inovia-vouchers-for-innovation-2026-12-31@startuptools.builduplabs.co m DTSTAMP:20260714T120000Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 SUMMARY:Deadline: InovIA - Vouchers for Innovation DESCRIPTION:31 Dec 2026\, first-come first-served while resources last\n\ nCPU / GPU hours and storage on advanced computing infrastructure.\n\nRe quirements: Eligible Portuguese entities with pre-commercial innovation projects.\n\nhttps://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/ ?opportunity=inovia-vouchers-for-innovation#inovia-vouchers-for-innovati on URL:https://startuptools.builduplabs.com/founder-opportunities/?opportuni ty=inovia-vouchers-for-innovation#inovia-vouchers-for-innovation END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR