From April 27 to 30, 2025, Rio de Janeiro will host another edition of Web Summit Rio, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and tech leaders from around the world but mainly from America. This major event will be a key platform for exploring innovation, fostering connections, and shaping the future of technology in Latin America and beyond.
Portugal will be proudly represented by a strong delegation supported by Startup Portugal and Lisboa, showcasing the country’s thriving startup ecosystem. Selected startups will have the opportunity to exhibit their projects with dedicated booths for one day. On non-exhibiting days, the Lisboa & Portugal Lounge will serve as a central hub for networking, meetings, and showcasing solutions to potential partners and investors.
🦄 PT-BASED STARTUPS SHOWCASING AT WEB SUMMIT RIO:
- iTRECRUITER: Talent recruitment combining technologies – AI, ChatGBT & Bots – with human touch and communities to get to the right talent faster.
- PLUGGABLEAI: An AI-driven solution that enhances fan engagement by rewarding supporters in real-time through non-invasive sensing in the client app.
- DEEPLOY: A platform for companies to hire and outsource UX/UI designers, while candidates access UX/UI courses and mentorship programs.
- AMBI.CAREERS: Non-tech talent marketplace connecting A-class vetted candidates to top tech companies.
- SMARTGOLFCOURSES: Interactive golf technology enhancing course revenue, golfer engagement, and sponsor visibility—cost-free implementation, data-driven, and seamless integration.
- GHINIS BOATS: Innovative 33-foot aluminum boat with patented articulating outboard engine support, optimizing deck space, jet ski storage, and accessibility features.
- CYBERX: The O by CyberX is an AI-powered system detecting and preventing threats, enhancing security, and fostering a safer world.
- ENLINE: AI-driven digital twins for power grids, optimizing asset performance, reducing costs, and improving energy reliability.
- SIDIS.AI: A flexible, AI-powered data platform that unifies, enriches, and activates data to drive actionable insights and business growth.
- WISEWORLD: WiseWorld is the only platform turning soft skills into data-driven insights. Think of us as an X-Ray for soft skill assessment powered by AI and gamification.
- EXO: AI-powered ESG reporting platform, simplifying compliance, materiality assessments, and data-driven insights for SMEs through modular and intuitive tools.
- SHEERME: A Wellness Super App providing bookings & payments through a Wallet with cashback and top-up benefits.
- MYCAREFORCE: A platform that connects nurses and carers with available shifts. We leverage technology to simplify and digitize this process whilst empowering nurses and allowing them to enjoy more flexibility.
- BHOUT: A gaming company with the heart of a fitness leader that created the first Boxing Bag with a brain by combining sensors on the bag with 3D Computer Vision, breakthrough Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- THE CARBON GAMES: Gamifying sustainability through XR & mobility solutions—rewarding greener commutes and smarter urban planning!
- SPLINK: Connecting sports fans with their favorite clubs through immersive experiences and official physical collectibles from Sports Teams
- JUST TRAVEL: The E-commerce solution for travel agencies. Boost your online Sales with the lowest price and anti-fraud guarantee.
- GROWAPPY: All-in-one platform for early education leading a vision to unlock personalized education with the power of AI, revolutionizing the connection between schools and families.
- WISECARE: Secure, adaptable and accessible videoconference solutions for digital collaboration environments.
- WONDER DATALABS: Transforming industries with innovative AI solutions, freeing human potential for creativity.
- PIX FORCE: Develop solutions capable of automatically interpreting images and videos to guide decision-making, reduce risks, and increase productivity.
- INTUITIVO: Digital assessment platform for schools, helping them with their digital transformation, improving teacher productivity and student experience.
- QUALITYMAP: An increasingly digital world, having good testing practices and software quality is a competitive advantage.
- OPENI: We are an easy-to-use digital platform (iPaaS) that automates financial and accounting processes, using Open Banking.
- BRANDS&NINJAS: Transforming retail with data-driven execution. We combine machine learning and in-store audits to predict stockouts, optimize shelf performance, and ensure data reflects real-world execution — empowering brands to act before problems hit sales.
PROGRAM
April 26
PITCH SESSION AT AN ACCELERATOR 🗣️
⏰ When? 13:30 – 19:00
📍Where? ARCA HUB, Rua Jangadeiros, 48 – 2º Andar – Ipanema
Join us for an exclusive event at one of Brazil’s most promising accelerators! This is a unique opportunity to pitch your startup, connect with Brazilian founders, and network with top investors in the ecosystem. This event will be held in Portuguese.
April 27
STARTUPS & INVESTIMENTO NO BRASIL 🤝
⏰ When? 9:00 – 12:00
📍Where? PALÁCIO DE SÃO CLEMENTE, R. São Clemente, 424 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
An exclusive event, hosted in partnership with AICEP and the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in Rio de Janeiro. Hear inspiring success stories from Portuguese and Brazilian startups, and explore key insights on accessing investment in the Brazilian market. Connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders in a dynamic networking environment designed to foster new opportunities.
Register hereApril 28
RIO & LISBOA CONNECTIONS 🍹
⏰When? 18h00
📍Where? ARCA HUB, Rua Jangadeiros, 48 – 2o. Andar – Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro is rapidly positioning itself as a strategic bridge between Europe and Latin America. This gathering brings together local leaders and international delegations (Portugal, Finland, Canada, Chile, Peru, Argentine) for a unique opportunity to strengthen partnerships, explore new markets, and toast to the future of technology and business across continents. Register here!
April 29
MASTERCLASS: MEET THE PORTUGAL AND LISBON ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS 🇵🇹
⏰When? 10:00
📍Where? Masterclass 3 @ Web Summit Rio
Why should you choose Portugal to startup and invest? Why is Lisbon “Europe’s best capital to work and play”? In this masterclass we’ll answer these questions, exploring the startup landscape, ecosystem incentives and also why so much talent and tech companies are moving in. We’ll also explain how you can get started if you want to join the Portuguese community through Startup Portugal’s ‘One Stop Shop’ and Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s programs.
April 30
FIRESIDE: SCALE GLOBALLY, ADAPT LOCALLY 🇵🇹
⏰When? 10:00
📍Where? Stage 6 @ Web Summit Rio
🗣️Who: António Dias Martins (CEO, Startup Portugal), Sofia Rolo (Head of International & Strategic Projects, Lisboa Innovation for All), Juan Ortega (CEO, Yuno), Vitor Ferreira (Journalist, Público),
Why should you choose Portugal to startup and invest? Why is Lisbon “Europe’s best capital to work and play”? In this masterclass we’ll answer these questions, exploring the startup landscape, ecosystem incentives and also why so much talent and tech companies are moving in. We’ll also explain how you can get started if you want to join the Portuguese community through Startup Portugal’s ‘One Stop Shop’ and Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s programs.
