Founded in 1990 in Coimbra, the Pedro Nunes Institute (IPN) stands as one of Portugal’s most established technology incubators. Linked to the University of Coimbra and led by President João Gabriel Silva, IPN has nurtured over 500 startups, including global success stories like fraud prevention unicorn Feedzai and tech pioneer Critical Software.
Beyond Unicorns: Supporting Diverse Business Models
Unlike incubators focused solely on rapid scale, IPN emphasizes long-term commercial viability across various startup models. The institute supports fast-scaling unicorns, rapid-expansion gazelles, and steady niche turtles alike. João Gabriel Silva emphasizes that a company does not need to scale massively to be valuable, as long as it remains sustainable and serves its target market effectively.
End-to-End Incubation and Lab Services
IPN offers comprehensive technical support through six specialized laboratories. These facilities help early-stage ventures refine their technologies, manage intellectual property, secure investment, and build strategic international networks. By guiding startups through both business strategy and technical development, IPN ensures new projects transition smoothly from academic research to viable commercial products.
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