Why choose Lisbon?
THRIVING ECONOMY
1st country in the world in ease of doing business across borders (Doing Business Report 2020)
2nd best country in Europe for business innovation (European Central Bank 2022)
TOP 10 best European countries to invest (Ernst & Young)
TALENT
3rd european country with the highest rate of Engineering graduates (Eurostat)
7th highest English Proficiency in the world (English Proficiency Index 2021)
55,4% of tech talent is located in Lisbon metropolitan area (Global Tech Talent Trends 2022)
DIGITAL & SUSTAINABILITY
7th most digitalised country in Europe (Digitalisation in Europe 2020-21)
59% energy production in Portugal originated from renewable sources (REN)
QUALITY OF LIFE
4th most trusted city among 63 European Startup hubs (Startup Heatmap Trust Score Europe 2022)
4th best expat destination in terms of quality of life (Expat Insider 2022)
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Soft Landing
A tailored program to help international businesses move and scale in Lisbon and beyond.
Explore Soft LandingThe program
A tailored program designed to provide all practical tools, information and resources to simplify the process of moving or expanding operations to Lisbon, ensuring a soft landing without constraints.
Program pillars
The Program supports scaleups in 5 key areas:
Immersive Sessions
Online sessions, on-site workshops and round-tables, provided by selected partners and ecosystem expert players (such as VCs and other founders), focused on the initial guidance and professional network necessary to set up and successfully grow your business from Lisbon.
Curated Networking
One-on-one meetings with program partners for tailored guidance in key areas, such as legal, recruitment and tax, plus personalized support in networking and connecting with key stakeholders (VCs, corporate, etc).
Community
Introduction to the ecosystem key players, including VCs, local scaleups and corporate companies with intros, tours, events, etc.
Helpdesk
Administrative support and legal assistance.
Office Space
Access to temporary office spaces fully functional at competitive rates.
The program is for you if
You are a tech scaleup from any vertical, background or origin wanting to set operations or create a team in Lisbon.
For questions related with eligibility, please contact us:
Our approach
- Customized and cross-functional experience with selected partners to support scaleups throughout the process.
- Five pillars that run independently: immersive sessions, curated networking, helpdesk, office space and community.
- Curated opportunities to build connections and close initial partnerships.
Topics covered
Our Partners Include
At a glance
Language
English
Applications
Continuous admissions. Program starting early 2023
Format
Face-to-face and remote
Fee
It will depend on the specific needs of each scaleup
Duration
It will depend on the specific needs of each scaleup
How to Apply
1
Step 1
Share your interest
Continuous applications and admissions into the program
2
Step 2
Discuss support required
Identification of specific needs and the relevant program pillars (services offered) required
3
Step 3
Assessment
Assessment of requirements based on specific needs
4
Step 4
Quotation and Decision
Quotation and decision on the program pillars (services offered), duration and start date
Launch in Lisbon
Three days to learn everything you wanted to know about how to set up your life and business in Lisbon.
Explore Launch in Lisbon
2017
Running since
16
Editions
20
Nationalities
The program
Three day exploration program with practical workshops, local activities, visits to stakeholders and introductions to key partners to get an overview of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The program is for you if
You are a foreign entrepreneur or startup and are considering expanding or setting up in Lisbon.
For questions related with eligibility, please contact us:
Our approach
Through workshops with experts and ecosystem tours, the program provides the necessary initial orientation and networking in order to successfully implement a business in Lisbon.
90%
of participants said it was highly likely they would recommend Launch in Lisbon to a friend or colleague
75%
of participants said the program changed the next steps they were about to take to launch their businesses in Lisbon
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