Day one or one day. You decide.
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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)
SOFT LANDING SUPPORT
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.
It’s time to start your Soft Landing in Lisbon!!
TAILORED EXPERIENCE
CROSS FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT
PRACTICAL LEARNINGS
CONNECTIONS BUILDER
WE CAN SUPPORT YOU IF
You are a tech startup, scaleup, foreign entrepreneur or an investor from any vertical, background or origin considering setting up operations or create a team in Lisbon.
For questions related with eligibility, please contact us:
Our approach
- Customized support in getting to know the Lisbon ecosystem and understanding the road ahead to set up an office in Lisbon and recruit your team.
- Curated opportunities to build connections and close initial partnerships with leading law firms, advisory companies, office spaces, and more.
What to expect
- Introductions to our specialized partners for tailored guidance in key areas.
- Access to corporate perks such as discounts, memberships, or exclusive services.
- Introduction to community and ecosystem key players, including VCs, local startups and scaleups, corporates, alumni.
Support on key areas:
- Law: Legal consultation to clear out some legal doubts and help with small tasks
- Accounting: Accounting/tax advice
- Grant writing: Analysis of best financing options
- Human Resources: Intermediation between candidates and tech companies, payroll and creation of localized legal contracts
- Temporary office spaces and housing
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SOFT LANDING BOOTCAMPS
What to expect
- Online sessions, on-site workshops and 1:1 meetings provided by selected partners and ecosystem expert players focused on the initial guidance and professional network necessary to set up and successfully grow your business from Lisbon.
- Ecosystem tours, roundtables and get together events to meet members of the ecosystem and alumni and make valuable contacts.
- Opportunity to design a customized immersive experience in Lisbon with personalized support and networking events with key stakeholders.
Immersive Bootcamp
Three days to learn everything you wanted to know about how to set up your life and business in Lisbon. Plus one-on-one sessions with our partners after the program.
LAUNCH IN LISBON
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 |
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Cultural Insights and Ecosystem Overview
| Ecosystem Tour*
| Ecosystem Tour*
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Subsidies, Grants and Investment | Corporate Law | Personal Tax |
Labour Law | Immigration to Portugal | Move to Lisbon – Why and How |
Welcome drinks* | Corporate Tax | Build your Tech Team in Portugal |
Roundtable with Launch in Lisbon alumni
| ||
Get Together* |
*Activities only available for on-site participants
Note: This is an example for you to have an idea of how these 3 days are. The final agenda is shared closer to the date of the edition.
Thematic Bootcamp
Ecosystem Overview and Cultural Insights
- Tech Ecosystem highlights
- First steps moving to Lisbon
Labour Law
- Employment contracts
- Working visas
- Personal income tax
- Social security
Corporate Tax
- Corporate earnings tax
- Payroll taxes
- Autonomous taxation, deductions, VAT, Social Security
Note: The final agenda is shared closer to the date of the edition.
Personal Tax
- Corporate earnings tax
- Payroll taxes and special situations
- Autonomous taxation, deductions, VAT, Social Security
Immigration Law
- Residency permits
- Requirements and fees for permit & required paperwork
Note: The final agenda is shared closer to the date of the edition.
Build your Tech Team in Portugal
- Market data (salaries, tech stack, etc)
- Tech talent sources and recruitment
Subsidies, Funds, Grants & Investment
- Portugal 2030 and European Union Funding
- Private investment
- Fundraising strategy
Note: The final agenda is shared closer to the date of the edition.
Cultural Insights and Ecosystem Overview
- Introducing Lisbon's entrepreneurial ecosystem
- What makes Lisbon special?
- How it is to live and work
Roundtable with Members of the Ecosystem
- Networking opportunities among the Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s community and members of the city’s ecosystem.
Note: The final agenda is shared closer to the date of the edition.
Your Tailor Made Bootcamp
A fully customized program with talks, workshops, roundtables, ecosystem tours and networking opportunities in collaboration with strategic partners and expert players of the ecosystem. Tailor-made length, format and content.
Any questions or doubts?
Our Partners Include
What participants say:
“Top-quality content throughout, thank you for all the great value provided!”
Oliver Schmalhol
Unicorn Connect
“Launch in Lisbon was fundamental to consolidate the idea of bringing our business to Portugal. With clear information transmitted by specialized experts, we have the necessary confidence to take this great step towards the internationalization of the company.”
Augusto Bueno
CEO & Co-Founder, Sen Group
"Without a doubt, the knowledge acquired will be differential in my experience in Portuguese lands, and I feel more prepared for the challenges to be faced.”
Martha Carpenter
CEO & Co-Founder, Sen Group
“Everyone was so amazing, thank you for your time and effort to make our start in Lisbon so fun, entertaining and full of information.”
Agostinho Manhão
Primacy Technology