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Cíntia here 😄 This month, the updates are so many, that it's hard to keep up!

351 Portuguese Startup Association is proud to announce its mentorship program has now an open call for mentors, investors, and corporates who are keen to help the startup ecosystem and founders grow!

This program is designed to be from founders to founders, giving startups feedback on how to get invested and how to achieve growth quickly and sustainably. For that to happen, startups will be matched with corporates and possible clients and will have full support from the ecosystem players involved, so in the end investors will have a report on the startup performance and team execution power.

We are looking for:

💥Investors: If you'd like to support the ecosystem by providing feedback for startups that are related to your sales thesys and don't miss any opportunity for a good investment, join us here!

💥Corporates: If you'd like to help startups grow by finding that amazing startup that would bring enormous value to your company and your programs, join us here!

💥Mentors: If you are a founder and you'd like to help other founders with their own journey, avoiding mistakes and diminishing risk, join us here!

We'd be thrilled to have you join our program, which is expected to be launched in 3 to 4 weeks, and would love to hear your thoughts on this new initiative by 351 Startups!

Note: This program will be ongoing and will not require a lot of time investment by the mentors, investors, and corporate partners.

We are thrilled to announce that 351 Portuguese Startup Association has been nominated for Ecosystem Hero of the Year 2023! 🚀

We couldn't be prouder of our team! 

Please vote here to help us bring the prize home!

Note: you can only vote once per email.

Are you passionate about innovation and the startup ecosystem? Do you want to make a meaningful impact by helping to organize one of the most exciting entrepreneurial events of the year?

The 351 Portuguese Startup Association is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team for the Techstars Startup Weekend programs, especially focusing on Marketing, Community, Partnerships, Web Development, and Event Production.

The selected volunteers will have the chance to:

➡️ Network: Connect with like-minded individuals, industry leaders, and potential mentors.
➡️ Experience: Gain valuable experience in event management, marketing, and community building.
➡️ Impact: Play a key role in supporting the startup ecosystem in Portugal.
➡️ Have Fun: Be part of a dynamic and motivated team, and enjoy the excitement of Startup Weekend.

📩 If you’re ready to join us in organizing these fantastic events, please send an email to marcelle@351.community with a brief description of your profile and how you would like to contribute.

Portugal Tech Week, the largest innovation week in Portugal, with more than 200 events happening simultaneously throughout the country, is looking for volunteers for its 3rd edition, taking place in 2024.

The team currently needs communication specialists, designers, developers, partnership managers, and operational managers. 

➡️ If you want to join this project, please apply to volunteer here.

On our first version of the perks program, you will be able to also claim perks from Amplemarket, Apollo.io, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Closum, Croissant, Freshworks, GitHub, Google, HubSpot, InvoiceXpress, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Miro, Notion, OpenAI, OVHcloud, Pipedrive, Rauva, Wise and Zendesk. 🚀

➡️ Learn more and apply here!

Our partnership with Câmara Municipal de Lisboa (CML) through Lisboa Unicorn Capital is still ongoing! The first community fund for the innovation ecosystem development in the capital is expected to support over 30 small but regular events related to technology, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship so they can happen in Lisbon until the end of 2024.

➡️ Apply your community project here!

Sifted Leaderboards is a new initiative by Sifted that intends to create regional rankings identifying Europe’s fastest-growing startups by revenue growth on an annual basis.

Startups can now apply for the Southern Europe region, until June 21st, and:

⚡Gain unparalleled exposure and recognition of the startup’s success among key decision-makers
⚡Boost its credibility to set them apart from competitors
⚡Access new investment opportunities and increase visibility amongst an audience of thousands of leading investors

Apply now here.

Startup Essentials is a 4-day, in-person free ignition program by Build Up Labs designed for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs. During the program, participants will take part in workshops covering various topics, such as idea validation, business models and sales.

The program will culminate in a Demo Day with key ecosystem players, such as investors and mentors. The next edition will take place from July 9th to 18th in Lisbon, and it's meant for Early Stage Startups and Entrepreneurs (Idea Stage & Pre-seed).

Applications close on June 26th! Apply now here.

KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Portugal is a startup competition organized by KPMG firms around the globe, with the aim of incentivizing startups to accelerate their journey and highlight founders and tech solutions.

Applications close by June 27th. Apply now here.

Quo Vadis is a project dedicated to carrying out a 360º mapping of the Web3 ecosystem in Portugal.

If you are a Founder, Dev, Digital Artist, Community organizer, Investor, Event Planner, Academic, Lawyer, Consultant, Biz Dev or Marketeer, or if you work on Web3 from or in Portugal, please take the survey here.

Nova SBE is building a vibrant hub of Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3, fostering support for entrepreneurs, innovators, developers, investors, and startups seeking acceleration in the Web3 sphere.

You can gain access to a pool of shared knowledge, mentoring, investment, business opportunities, and services by joining the program Nova SBE Web3 Creators Collective, a place to grow your project, network, get extra support, meet your investors, and access the best pool of talent in business & economics.

➡️ Learn more here.

👋 A warm welcome to the 6 new people who have joined 351 Community since our last update. We just keep on growing non-stop with our new community members!

If you haven't already, say hello to all of them on the #-intros channel, on our slack!

📌 June 25th – #1 Defence Tech Meetup

Join the first edition of Defence Tech Meetup for a day filled with exciting discussions, networking opportunities, and insights into the latest trends in defence technology. Meet like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and discover the future of DefenceTech. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with the vibrant tech community in Portugal.

Register now here.

📌 June 25th – Unicorn Capital Tours: Marketplaces

On June 25th, at 5:30 PM, Lisboa Unicorn Capital presents another guided tour of the ecosystem. This time, it will take place at Build Up Labs, featuring a tour dedicated to Marketplaces. The event will include an open conversation about the impact and opportunities that marketplace solutions can bring to Lisboa's innovation ecosystem. 

Get your ticket here.

📌 June 25th – 4th Meetup LISPOLIS

On June 25th, LISPOLIS is organizing its 4th meetup for the community. This session will mark the official launch in Portugal of the "Zero Risk Startup" Book, by Paulo Andrez, the first Portuguese author to be published by Forbes Books and attain the USA Best Seller status in the startup and financial risk management categories! 

Sign up for free

📌 June 26th – Above & Beyond Hangout #29

On the next Above & Beyond Hangout, by Startup Portugal, we will look into the dynamic world of "Smart TOURISM: Tech-Driven Strategies for Efficiency", exploring how technology and innovative practices are revolutionizing tourism management. From advanced data analytics to AI-driven customer service, our expert panel will share pioneering strategies and success stories that are setting new standards for efficiency and excellence in the tourism industry.

Secure your spot here.

📌 June 27th – Google Cloud Day '24 Lisbon

Join the biggest Google Cloud in-person event in Portugal to learn more about the latest product updates, live demos, case studies from clients and partners, and interactive talks and panels with industry leaders. Access this free event to stay ahead of the competition.

Grant your place here.

📌 Every Thursday – Coworking Thursdays

Coworking Thursdays are on! Every Thursday, we invite you to join us in a different and dynamic coworking space, in Lisboa and Porto. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or just someone with a passion for innovation, Coworking Thursdays is the perfect place for you.

Get your seat here.

📢 SHARE YOUR NEWS!
Does your startup or organisation have any news to share with the community? Let us know by replying to this email or in Slack @Cíntia Costa and we’ll include it in the next update.

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Thanks for being part of this awesome and ever-growing community! 😃

Cíntia Costa

351 Portuguese Startup Association Team

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