Meet the Portugal Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)

🚀 Ready to Launch Your Startup Journey? Join us for an exclusive evening where innovation meets inspiration! Discover how to build and scale a successful startup with insights from:

• Joana Pinto (Clynx Health / Lampsy / Gleedot)
• Nuno Fernandes (Dig-in)
• Moderated by Sofia Soares, Ecosystem Builder Expert.

🔥 What to Expect:

• Hear inspiring pitches during the Founder Institute Portugal 2026 Demo Day, showcasing the latest cohort of innovators.
• Engage in a vibrant networking session — the perfect opportunity to connect with founders, mentors, and investors.

📍 Don't miss your chance to plug into the heart of Portugal's startup ecosystem!

🧠 What You'll Learn:

• How successful founders built great companies
• Local organizations to help launch and grow your startup
• Little-known resources that benefit your industry
• How to find mentors
• Additional funding sources for early-stage founders

⭐️ Featured Founders:

• DIG-IN: Learn how DIG-IN emerged from one of Portugal's remarkable founder-led transformations in the tech ecosystem. From a management buyout post-Zomato's exit to becoming a fast-growing FoodTech and market intelligence platform, DIG-IN serves leading consumer brands and is expanding internationally.

• Joana Pinto: A biomedical engineer and serial entrepreneur, Joana founded Clynx Health, raised early investments to transform physiotherapy through digital rehabilitation, and later developed groundbreaking AI solutions for epilepsy detection with Lampsy Health. Most recently, she launched Gleedot, an AI-driven platform for personalized kids’ activities. Recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Startups & VC in Europe (2026), she will share her profuse insights.

🎤 Moderator:

Sofia Soares - an experienced ecosystem builder who has supported Lisbon City Council in internationalizing its startup ecosystem.

📚 Additional Resources:

Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

🌍 About Founder Institute:

The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups and startups into global businesses. Helping over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding since 2009, our mission is to empower communities of talented individuals to build impactful technology companies worldwide.