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Scout startups across Portugal
Explore startup ecosystems across Portugal and build a clearer view of where new companies are forming.
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Region
- EU
- Population
- 10,281,762
- Currency
- EUR
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Portugal ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2025 | #29 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
| Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #31 | No change | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2019 | #34 | Down 5 | B | Innovation, Research |
| Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #39 | Down 5 | B | Business Climate |
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #40 | Down 4 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
136 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Portugal
Investors 44
Investor
InvestorBuilding an entrepreneurial economy in Portugal's tech space.
InvestorInvesting in transformative deep tech startups.
The 3 most prominent of 44. Browse all investors
Incubators 42
IncubatorPromoting innovation and technology transfer.
IncubatorEmpowering early-stage startups in Lisbon.
IncubatorPromoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Aveiro Region.
The 3 most prominent of 42. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 26
AcceleratorEmpowering innovators for a sustainable future.
AcceleratorAccelerating startups for global success.
AcceleratorAccelerating high-potential startups in Portugal.
The 3 most prominent of 26. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 24
Venture studioCreating innovative tech solutions and marketing strategies.
Venture studioAI-Native Venture Studio and Startup Incubator
Venture studioAccelerating hardware and innovation projects.
The 3 most prominent of 24. Browse all venture studios
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Raising in Portugal
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Portugal
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Portugal
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Portugal
How does Portugal rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #29 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (2025). It appears in 5 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Portugal?
Superscout has profiles for 44 investors based in Portugal, including APEX, Shilling VC and Faber.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Portugal?
Yes. Superscout lists 26 accelerators, 42 incubators and 24 venture studios based there, including BGI - Sustainable Ventures, Instituto Pedro Nunes and Angry Ventures.
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- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries), 2025
- Global Innovation Index, 2025
- Bloomberg Innovation Index, 2019
- Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking), Doing Business 2020
- IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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