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Meet the 1st startups joining Lisbon Challenge 

We've been through hundreds of applications and we were astonished by the quality of applications this year. However, in the end it all comes down to this: who is joining Lisbon Challenge Spring'15? Find out who they are

Join us for the Lisbon Challenge Kick-off (Mar 30th)

Meet the promising startups joining Lisbon Challenge and network with key players within the Portuguese startup scene in our new office space. Make sure you you register here

Beta-i and the Portuguese startup scene at SXSW

For the first time at SXSWthe most important event in the world regarding creativity and innovation, there will be a panel to discuss the Portuguese startup ecosystem. Stay tuned as we'll keep you updated on Twitter!
ON STARTUPS

Portuguese startup Farfetch gets valuation of $1 Billion 

Portugal has its 1st startup unicorn. Farfetch, the fashion marketplace born in Oporto, has raised $86 million and got a valuation of $1 Billion. Read all about it!  

Tradiio launches new version for their online music platform

Tradiio, the online game that lets you discover new artists, has launched a new version for their platform and mobile apps. They are all over the news and they even got featured on The Next Web.    

Portuguese startup Hokolinks joins Seedcamp

Hoko Links, a platform for mobile app connection and interaction built by Faber Ventures, got into Seedcamp. Mobile is indeed eating the world...

Goosit launches their Android app 

The backpackers' planning platform, Goosit, who has been through Lisbon Challenge, has just launched their android app. They've been getting great reviews so far.

Mint Labs launches new website 

Mint Labs, a platform to analyse medical data, has just launched their new website. Take a look. 

Amazers releases new social features 

After launching its challenges-platform, Amazers has now released new social features allowing its community to connect and engage in different ways. Check it out!
EVENTS

Mar 11: Futurália  

We're joining the European Commission at Futurália next week to bring entrepreneurship closer to younger students. We'll have inspiring entrepreneurs as speakers to share their own stories about how to start a business. 
Lisbon Challenge

Mar 13-17: SXSW 

The world's most important conference on creativity and innovation, SXSW, is taking place in the US and the Portuguese startup scene will be well represented by having its own discussion panel. 

Mar 16-20: CeBit

This is a top tech conference taking place in Munich, Germany. Edward Snowden, for example, will be interviewed at CeBit and we have free tickets to give - tweet by using the hashtag #LisbonChallengeRocks and get a chance to win. 

Mar 24: Ativar Portugal 

Organised by Microsoft, Ativar Portugal, is an event that brings together a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovative technologies in order to build a stronger startup ecosystem in Portugal. Join us and see it for yourself.

Mar 30: Lisbon Challenge Kick-off

Lisbon Challenge is about to start and we'll have our own kick-off at our new office space in Saldanha. It's time for the world to meet some of the most promising startups in Europe. Register here.  

VIDEO OF THE MONTH

Lisbon Challenge
Ben Chestnut, founder and CEO at Mailchimp, talks about what he does as a manager to cultivate a creative company culture. Learn all about it in this inspiring talk byCreative Mornings.
 
SUPPORTERS

EDP - Boosting startups with energy 


EDP, the major Portuguese energy operator, is one of our friendly partners. They have been boosting Portuguese entrepreneurship by working closely with startups, through programs such as EDP Starter.

 

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