Startup Portugal, a non-profit public utility organization aimed at promoting Portuguese entrepreneurship, and Lisboa Unicorn Capital, a platform of the Lisboa City Council (CML) establishing the city as a global hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, announce their presence at the 5th edition of Collision, one of the leading entrepreneurship and innovation conferences in the Americas, taking place from June 17 to 20 in Toronto, Canada.
Collision is the Web Summit event in the Americas. The same organizers of the Web Summit in Lisboa bring together in Canada 2,000 companies from 130 countries, 1,000 investors, and over 40,000 attendees, including major companies in technology, finance, banking, human resources, and other sectors.
The delegation consists of 13 Portuguese startups:
- Ahau Software: Created a productivity platform called AHAU 260, providing the same task/project context across all work tools.
- Brandy IM: Focuses on digital brands, making them useful and reliable 24/7 on their website, WhatsApp, Instagram Direct, Apple Messages for Business, and over ten other channels.
- EdgenAI: Developed open-source software that enables local and efficient operation of generative AI applications, ensuring complete data privacy and customization.
- Enline: Provides real-time and forecasted monitoring and optimization for all types of electricity-related assets.
- iLof: A digital health company using an AI platform to accelerate the future of personalized drug discovery and development.
- iTRecruiter: A talent acquisition startup combining technologies – AI, ChatGBT, Bots – with the power of communities and the human touch for intelligent recruitment.
- Goparity: Democratizes access to impact loans, allowing individuals and companies to finance sustainable and impactful projects worldwide.
- Naoris Protocol: Transforms vulnerable devices into reliable defense points using Blockchain and swarm AI.
- Oddsgate: A betting software oriented towards business intelligence, offering a wide range of products and services such as casino, bingo, poker, and sports betting.
- Synexis: Uses a unique platform for startups to simplify stakeholder relationships, safeguard intellectual property, and keep investors informed – all through blockchain.
- TakeCarbon: A decentralized WEB3 platform for the tokenization and commercialization of ESG assets.
- The Carbon Games: Focuses on redefining sustainable mobility by combining carpooling solutions with blockchain technology.
- WiseWorld: Made soft skills measurable with a game-based platform powered by AI, designed to assess and empower employees through real-world challenges, providing managers with reliable data for better decision-making.
“Having 13 Portuguese startups at Collision is once again a clear demonstration of the vitality and innovation potential of our diverse ecosystem. The Business Abroad program, developed by Startup Portugal, continues to play a central role in the internationalization of our startups, facilitating their entry and expansion into global markets, which is an essential move to plan from the very beginning, given the size of the national market,” emphasizes António Dias Martins, Executive Director of Startup Portugal, who will be one of the Portuguese speakers at the event, alongside Margarida Figueiredo from CM Lisboa and Paulo Rosado, CEO of Outsystems.
“Unicorn Factory Lisboa, as a driver of the city’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, plays a fundamental role in bringing Lisboa’s name, the Unicorn Capital, to events like Collision. We believe that this participation will open doors for new partnerships and investments in our startups,” states Margarida Figueiredo, Municipal Director of Economy and Innovation at CML.
The selected startups seek entry or increased investment in the American market and represent the diversity and dynamism of the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem, operating in areas such as artificial intelligence, igaming, fintech, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
These startups have collectively raised approximately 18 million euros and currently employ over 200 people.
Since its inception, the Business Abroad program, which aims to promote the internationalization of national startups by supporting their presence and exposure in international markets, has supported over 270 startups in international tech events and the most relevant markets for this sector.
