Connect, Enable and Accelerate
Lisbon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

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creating

empowering

inspiring

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START BIG.

START LISBON.

start is a place for

the next gen of innovators

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We’re a part of the global START Network. This interconnection multiplies our potential across the world, allowing us to draw inspiration from diverse cultures, share insights, and create an ecosystem that nurtures collective progress.

18

Cities

11

Countries

+500

Members

global-community

Barcelona

Lisbon

maastricht

nuremberg

Lausanne

Vaduz

Helsinki

berlin

st. gallen

stuttgart

hamburg

paris

Bogotá

Quito

Lima

munich

Barcelona

Lisbon

maastricht

nuremberg

Lausanne

Vaduz

Helsinki

berlin

st. gallen

stuttgart

hamburg

paris

Bogotá

Quito

Lima

munich

we host events

road to
start summit

Our annual pitching competition that brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage. They pitch for a chance to pitch in front of 6000+ people at  START Summit, Europe’s largest early-stage Startup event.

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start-up
tour

Our exclusive opportunity for selected students to embark on a day of imersion into Lisbon’s dinamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship. We are stepping inside the offices of leading startups and venture capital firms, gaining firsthand insights into their groundbreaking work and disruptive ideas.

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FEmale
Venture
‍‍Nights

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A series, dedicated to empower and connec female founders! Female Ventures Night brings together ambitious entrepreneurs, investors, and students to foster a strong network of women in the startup world. Through inspiring discussions and meaningful connections, we create a space where female founders can share their journeys, exchange insights, and support each other in building the ventures of tomorrow.

we host events

road to
start summit

Our annual pitching competition that brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage. They pitch for a monetary prize and a chance to pitch in front of 6000+ people at the entrepreneurship conference START Summit.

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we host events

road to
start hack

Road to START Hack is your chance to get your hands dirty and participate in an entrepreneurial hackathon. Together with our carefully selected partners, we bring you multiple challenges where you can get creative and showcase your creativity.

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start
sprint

The START Sprint is an exclusive event format for the new joiners to our community and what makes our onboarding experience unique. Through a serries of workshops our new STARTies get build their own startup, from idea to a functionable MVP.

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we host events

road to
start summit

Our annual pitching competition that brings the most innovative early stage startups on one stage. They pitch for a monetary prize and a chance to pitch in front of 6000+ people at the entrepreneurship conference START Summit.

learn morejoin waiting list
we host events

Start-up
Tour

Our exclusive opportunity for selected students to embark on a day of imersion into Lisbon’s dinamic world of innovation and entrepreneurship. We are stepping inside the offices of leading startups and venture capital firms, gaining firsthand insights into their groundbreaking work and disruptive ideas.

learn morejoin waiting list
we host events

Female Founder
Nights

take the next step in your

entrepreneurial

journey

20+

events per year for our community

100+

members in Lisbon

2490+

social media followers

12+

Nationalities in our team

For Students

For partners

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frequently asked questions

My background is not in business, can I still join?

Getting on board with START Lisbon is a breeze. Our recruitment process is a two-step journey. Step one involves a written application phase, where candidates complete a set of questions via a provided Google form. After the initial screening, shortlisted candidates proceed to a virtual interview with existing START members. Finally, successful candidates from the interviews get the golden ticket to join our dynamic community. Your applications are eagerly awaited!

What's the application process like?

Getting on board with START Lisbon is a breeze. Our recruitment process is a two-step journey. Step one involves a written application phase, where candidates complete a set of questions via a provided Google form. After the initial screening, shortlisted candidates proceed to a virtual interview with existing START members. Finally, successful candidates from the interviews get the golden ticket to join our dynamic community. Your applications are eagerly awaited!

What are the different departments at start lisbon?

We have 5 departments in which you can be active and undertake projects to practice and gain new skills. Some projects even span across multiple departments or even organizations. You’ll be able to realize your ideas regardless of the department you decide to join.

Partnerships Department:
Secure both financial and non-monetary support from external partners to fuel our initiatives.

Events Department:
Collaborate with key players in the startup ecosystem to orchestrate engaging events that foster networking and knowledge exchange.

People Department:
Coordinate internal events within the START Community, manage recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring an ambitious and connected community.

Operations & Growth Department:
Streamline legal, financial, and administrative operations, ensuring seamless functioning for all our ventures.

Marketing Department:
Cultivate a robust brand identity by curating compelling content and showcasing the essence of START Lisbon.

how much time do i need to dedicate to start lisbon?

Flexibility is key. We value meaningful contributions over fixed time commitments. Our strength as a community thrives on the dedication of our members. Generally, the more involved you become, the greater the rewards within the community!

How can I benefit from joining START Lisbon?

You will get immersed into the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and find a community of like-minded, highly motivated and inspiring students that quickly become good friends. We have frequent event formats where you will gain new connections and step up your skills. As an active member you will join one of our departments, where you have additional opportunities to gain new skills and carry out projects.

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Every semester, we open up our community to around 25 new members who through START Lisbon get access to Portugal's entrepreneurship ecosystem and accelerate their entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss the next chance to join START Lisbon. Sign up to get notified when our application phase opens.

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We are happy to connect with students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship of all backgrounds, as well as partners open to collaboration with driven students and looking for stellar talent in Lisbon’s ecosystem.

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