Open Call for Scaleup Porto. from 29 March to 16 April

The Scaleup Porto. aims to become a catalyst for the creation of an innovation ecosystem and a network of individuals and organizations that share the vision of a scaleup program.

The ScaleUp Porto Manifesto is also a contribution of the city to the ScaleUp For Europe movement, highlighting the importance of involving cities in the ecosystem growth process.

The municipality is challenging the city's entrepreneurial community to develop activities that contribute to a more active and dynamic ecosystem. Each activity will be funded up to 10 thousand euros. This initiative aims at improving the conditions for startups to scaleup, create more jobs and enhance Porto's competitiveness.

The call is open to existing legal entities, national or foreign, with delegation or headquarters in the municipality of Porto.

Applications run until April 16th, each entity being able to submit one or more projects, taking place in the Municipality of Porto. 

Upon submission, within the time limit indicated, the winning projects will be announced on May 16th. Activities should be implemented by December 31st.

Cities can have a unique role, facilitating companies' growth, and the creation of a thriving ecosystem that enables mentorship and support to startups and scaleups. The Start & Scale week, which will run in 2017, from May 27 to June 3, is an opportunity for networking.

Scale your business to make your city grow.

More info on application here.