Hi {firstname},

Cíntia here 😄 It's finally time! We are thrilled to be in Porto for the first Techstars Startup Weekend powered by 351 Startups, from October 11th to 13th 🚀

This is your last chance to join the 54-hour event in which participants get to meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors and maybe even start their own business! This is a creative and collaborative three-day educational program where anyone can develop and pitch new startup ideas. 

In this initiative, designers, developers, marketers, and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, and launch startups. A unique experience that has a proven track of successful startups, from national examples such as Uniplaces to international startups like Zapier in Columbia, USA, Easy Taxi in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Caroussel in Singapore.

➡️ Get your ticket before they run out!

"Comités Setoriais de Turismo" is our new innovative initiative, supported by Turismo de Portugal and NEST - Centro de Inovação do Turismo.

This is a roadshow of 4 events in 4 different cities of the country, dedicated to the tourism sector in Portugal! 🚀

After the first edition in Viseu and the second edition in Faro, we are now heading to Porto (October 10th) and Estoril (October 17th).

The goal is to create a discussion platform between startups, companies, public and private sector entities, and associations, promoting specific and innovative solutions for the tourism challenges in the country.

Learn more and enroll here.

From November 8th to 18th, Portugal will transform into the biggest stage of decentralized innovation, gathering more than 200 events around the country that will connect tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Among these amazing initiatives is the Tech Run 🏃‍♀️✨— a unique race on November 10th that combines exercise, technology, and networking. This is your chance to run alongside founders, developers, and other innovation enthusiasts in a sustainable and energetic event! 

351’s members will have a 25% discount with the code 351startupassociation

Don’t miss out on this experience that extends the spirit of innovation beyond the conference rooms. Register now to secure your ticket in the Tech Run: www.portugaltechweek.com 📲

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!

The #YouAreNotAlone is the first membership program purely organized by startup founders to support other startup founders.

This program leverages the power of the 351 community to support startup founders with:
👉 Brutal feedback;
👉 Tailored mentoring;
👉 Knowledge and skills;
👉 Matchmaking & networking.

➤ Find more information here.

In our latest blog post - "How to get your startup off the ground" - our community leader Joana Diogo, inspired by the first 351 workshop titled “Taking Your Startup Off the Ground” and led by Fernando Jardim, President of 351 Portuguese Startup Association, explores the founder's journey from zero to startup success!

Discover more about this exciting journey in our latest blog post!

Santander Portugal and 351 Portuguese Startup Association have launched the 3rd edition of the Santander X Portugal Awards 2024, offering €30,000 in prizes.

Open to startups and university projects until October 22, the competition highlights high-potential innovations across two categories: University (validation stage, €10,000) and Startup (market-ready, €20,000).

Winners will get the chance to represent Portugal at the Santander X Global Award 2024.

➡️ Apply now to showcase your project!

➡️ For any questions, please reach out to isabel@351.community

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.

📌September to November – Porto Tech

From September to November, Porto Tech will host a series of events that intend to keep shaping the future of entrepreneurship. This is a dynamic initiative committed to redefining the technology and entrepreneurship landscape. With a focus on community, collaboration, and the ecosystem's future, this edition aims to drive the next wave of entrepreneurs through the challenges of creating new businesses and exploring new technologies.

Check the full agenda here.

📌October 21st to 25th – Techstars Startup Week Guimarães

Organized for the first time in Portugal, the Techstars Startup Week Guimarães is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, students, business people, investors and startup enthusiasts to come together and share knowledge, experiences and valuable tips for developing a business. During this intense week, participants will connect with the startup ecosystem, attend inspiring talks and roundtables, discuss trends and innovations, and celebrate the achievements made by the local entrepreneurial community, in a truly energizing and inspiring atmosphere.

Learn more here.

📌 October 30th – Above & Beyond Hangout #33

As the Portuguese startup ecosystem continues to evolve, the 2024 edition of the Startup & Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Report will unveil insights into how the Portuguese startup ecosystem is shaping. In this month’s community Hangout, we’ll explore a sneak peek of the report with some preliminary key findings.

Get your spot here.

📌 Every Thursday in Lisboa and Porto - Coworking Thursdays

Coworking Thursdays is back in Lisboa and Porto! 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.

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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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