Entrepreneurship Awards
The Entrepreneurship Awards, by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, aim to unite the ecosystem in celebrating the accomplishments and successes of distinguished entrepreneurs and startups. This year's edition is happening on the 23rd of October at Técnico Innovation Center.
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Entrepreneur of the Year – João Vasconcelos Award
Unicorn Factory Lisboa annually distinguishes the Entrepreneur of the Year, an award named after João Vasconcelos, who launched Startup Lisboa and played an important role in developing the Portuguese Innovation Ecosystem.
Ecosystem Award
This award honors the individual or organization that has made the most substantial contribution to developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Ecosystem Award is granted through a pre-selection carried out by Portuguese incubators.
Rising Female Award
This award recognizes an emerging female personality who, over the past year, has stood out for her contribution to strenghtening the Portuguese innovation ecosystem.
International Personality Award
This award recognizes a foreign personality who, over the past year, has made the most significant contribution to the Portuguese innovation ecosystem.
Most Impactful Startup Award
This award is presented to the startup that has made the most significant social or environmental impact on society in the past year, demonstrating impressive metrics and growth.
Youth Startup Award
This award recognizes the startup founded by young university students that has shown outstanding performance and innovation over the past year.
Most Promising Startup Award
This award is given to the most promising startup within the Incubation program of Unicorn Factory Lisboa, considering growth, impact, and future potential.
The 3 finalists Granter, Lampsy and Manie - were selected over Portfolio Day, an exclusive event dedicated to the Portfolio of Unicorn Factory Lisboa by a jury of +40 entities.
With the support of
Main Partner
Corporate Partners
Category Partners
Institutional Partner
Event Partner
Entrepreneurship Awards 2024
Entrepreneur of the Year - João Vasconcelos AWARD
Powerdot Team
Powerdot
Ecosystem AWARD
Virgílio Bento
Sword Health
Most Impactful Startup AWARD
Goparity
Youth Entrepreneurship AWARD
Lampsy
Most Promising Startup AWARD
Framedrop.ai
Entrepreneurship Awards 2023
Entrepreneur of THE Year -João Vasconcelos AWARD
Jon Fath
Founder @ Rauva
BEST PITCH - JOAO VASCONCELOS AWARD
Mauro Frota
Founder @ BHOUT
Ecosystem AWARD
Marcelo Lebre
Remote
Most Impactful Startup AWARD
Actif
Youth Entrepreneurship AWARD
Ward Analytics
Most Promising Startup AWARD
Musiversal
Entrepreneurship Awards 2022
Most Promising Startup Award
Assetflow
BEST PITCH OF JOÃO VASCONCELOS - ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
RealFevr
Entrepreneur of the Year - João Vasconcelos Award
Miguel Santo Amaro, Rui Carvalho, Tiago Fernandes, Luís Rocha e Nuno Pinto
Founders @ Coverflex
Entrepreneur of The Year - João Vasconcelos Award
The João Vasconcelos Award - Entrepreneur of the Year promotes initiative, fosters innovation, and recognizes entrepreneurs for their business potential and leadership qualities.
This award honours João Vasconcelos' pivotal role in developing the ecosystem as Startup Lisboa's first executive director.
Winner 2019
Daniela Braga
Defined.ai
Winner 2020
André Jordão
Barkyn
Winner 2021
Joana Rafael
Sensei
Winner 2022
Miguel Santo Amaro, Rui Carvalho, Tiago Fernandes, Luís Rocha e Nuno Pinto
Founders @ Coverflex
Winner 2023
Jon Fath
Rauva
Winner 2024
José Sacadura
Powerdot