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The Lisboa City Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Special Expresso Dossier – Unicorn Factory Lisboa, a free special edition celebrating the Unicorn Factory Lisboa and the city of Lisboa, recognized as the 2023 European Capital of Innovation.


This exclusive edition focuses on technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, employability, and the economy, showcasing programs developed for both national and international startups and scaleups. With three main objectives—creating new businesses, attracting foreign investment, and fostering employability— the Unicorn Factory Lisboa has already established partnerships with over 100 global companies, including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.


Within the Special Expresso Dossier, you will find a detailed analysis of four thematic hubs: the Gaming Hub, Web3, GreenHub, and AI Hub, which give startups visibility before investors and major companies. In addition, the edition includes interviews with key figures such as Gil Azevedo, Executive Director of the Unicorn Factory Lisboa, and Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisboa.


We also highlight the 9 finalists of the Lisboa Innovation for All contest, which supports technology projects aimed at addressing social challenges in the city.


The Special Expresso Dossier – Unicorn Factory Lisboa is an invitation to discover Lisboa’s innovative spirit and learn why it’s a leading global innovation hub.

Special Expresso Dossier - Unicorn Factory Lisboa

iLisboa - A city with scale

Lisboa City Council is pleased to announce the launch of a free special edition, in partnership with Time Out Lisboa, entitled “iLisboa – A city with scale”.

 

This exclusive edition celebrates Lisboa’s distinction as winner of the iCapital award, recognizing it as the European Capital of Innovation.

 

Committed to highlighting Lisboa’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, “iLisboa – A city with scale” features a variety of captivating content for readers interested in the city’s innovation scene.

 

It includes a comprehensive guide for those starting their journey in Lisboa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, providing valuable insights and essential resources; the opportunity for readers to meet some of the startups, scaleups and unicorns driving innovation in Lisboa, reflecting the dynamism and diversity of the city’s entrepreneurial scene, as well as an interview with Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisboa, among a host of other useful resources and information about the city.

 

“iLisboa – A city with scale” is an invitation to explore and be inspired by Lisboa’s innovative spirit. This special edition is available free of charge, offering an unmissable opportunity for anyone wishing to discover what makes Lisboa truly unique.