This month, the Startup Portugal Above & Beyond Hangouts are hitting a major milestone with their 50th session. For the past four years, these monthly meetups have served as the go-to spot for founders and investors to actually talk and connect. To celebrate the 50th edition on March 25th, the event is happening in both Lisbon and at Workin Porto, marking a fresh start for the tech community in the North.
Strengthening the Porto Startup Ecosystem 2026
To help the Porto startup ecosystem 2026 grow, the organization has officially teamed up with Workin Porto. This partnership creates a permanent "base camp" where entrepreneurs can meet for workshops and networking. Since Startup Portugal opened its Porto office in 2024, this move puts the team right in the middle of the action—working side-by-side with the startups and ideas that are pushing the region forward.
A New Hub for Open Innovation Startups Portugal
A major focus of this collaboration is the promotion of Open Innovation startups Portugal.
By using the creative spaces at Workin Porto, Startup Portugal is making it easier for big corporations and small, fast-moving startups to work together. This is a key part of supporting Open Innovation startups Portugal. CEO Miguel Aguiar says this partnership is all about creating a space where founders and investors can meet naturally. Now that the "Above & Beyond" meetups have a regular home in Porto, the whole community has a casual yet organized place to share ideas and grow together.
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