The Top 19 Accelerators in Lisbon

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Overview

Lisbon has emerged as a vibrant and dynamic startup ecosystem, attracting entrepreneurs from around the world. With its affordable cost of living, supportive government policies, and a growing network of investors and mentors, Lisbon offers a conducive environment for startups to thrive. In recent years, several accelerators have been established in Lisbon to support early-stage startups. These accelerators provide mentorship, funding, and access to a strong network of industry experts, helping startups to accelerate their growth and scale their businesses.

The Top 19 Accelerators in Lisbon

1.

Starter Business Acceleration

Starter Business Acceleration helps early-stage startups grow and scale their businesses through mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
10-20% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Energy
Small and Medium Businesses
1.

From Start-to-Table

Start-to-Table is a meal kit delivery service that provides customers with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to cook healthy and delicious meals at home.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

FΓ‘brica de Startups

This text refers to FΓ‘brica de Startups, an incubator or accelerator which provides support and resources to emerging startups in order to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2011

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Venture Capital
1.

Lisbon Challenge

Lisbon Challenge is a startup accelerator program that supports and mentors early-stage tech startups to help them grow and succeed.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
1.

Antler Portugal

Antler Portugal supports early-stage startups in Portugal by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of advisors.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2019

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
5 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Financial Services
1.

The Journey Portugal

The Journey is tackling Energy Transition in the Tourism Sector. Over the last years, the program has been finding sustainable solutions for the tourism sector, calling worldwide startups to solve business challenges with corporate partners.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
7 weeks
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

GreenTech
Energy
1.

Techstars Lisbon

Techstars Lisbon is a startup accelerator program that provides mentorship, funding, and resources to early-stage companies.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2006

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
1.

Antler - Iberia

A startup generator that invests in exceptional people and helps them build disruptive technology companies in the Iberia region.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2021

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
5 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Beta-Start

An accelerator program that provides mentorship and resources to early-stage startups in Portugal.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Closed
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Non Profit
1.

Demium - Lisbon

An incubator that helps entrepreneurs validate their ideas and build startups from scratch.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
120
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
15% equity for €30,000 in funding.
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

Tech
Artificial Intelligence
FinTech
Mobile Apps
B2B
1.

Born from Knowledge

A Portuguese incubator and accelerator for science-based startups.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
12-24 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Pre-Seed, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Project Management
1.

Protechting

Protechting is a global innovation program that supports startups in the areas of fintech, insurtech, and healthtech.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
4 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
5-10% equity
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Artificial Intelligence
Big Data
Blockchain
Consumer Goods
Cybersecurity
1.

Startup LAB

Startup LAB is the 1st Startup accelerator developed and powered by a Portuguese law firm

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2020

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
1.

SOUL FI

SOUL FI is a digital platform that provides personalized wellness programs to help individuals achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Social Media
Gaming
Entertainment
Virtual Reality
1.

Startup Lighthouse

For promising European startups looking to scale-up abroad.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Ireland

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
5 days
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

Healthcare
Life Sciences
1.

Poolside Web3 Accelerator

Empowering founders to build, launch and scale in the Web3 space.

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2022

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3 months
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Tourism Innovation Hub

An open Innovation Program for Tourism players

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2017

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Build Up Labs Startup Incubator

A startup studio that builds, launches and grows new digital businesses since 2014

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage Venture

⬆️ Β Verticals

All Verticals
1.

Building Global Innovators

Helps startups with mentorship and resources to grow their businesses

πŸ“
Lisbon
Portugal

ABOUT

βœ…
Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
πŸš€
Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2010

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
3-6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Crowdfunding, Debt, Early Stage Venture, Grant, Private Equity, Seed

⬆️ Β Verticals

Finance
Financial Services
Health Care
Information Technology
Venture Capital