For Founders

  • Connect with founders, investors and other players in the ecosystem
  • Present your startup in the exhibition area
  • Access the pitch competition (if selected by the jury)
  • Receive two tickets for the price of one.

Founders first, learn and give back

SIM is a space for founders to share their experience and knowledge as well as making ways to learn from each other.

Engage with investors with a compelling vision for your startup’s growth. Build connections with peers and attract top talent.

Showcase your startup

As a Showcase Startup, founders get access to:

  • Includes 2 tickets (the second ticket will be sent to you once you’re validated to showcase – see eligibility criteria below)
  • Showcase your product in Showcase Area (1 day)
  • Startup information shared with Investors
  • Access to Pitch Competition (subject to conditions)
  • Access to Speed Dating with Investors (subject to registration)
  • Access to Matching activities (Sail & Match, Round Tables, Workshops, etc. subject to registration)
  • Access to Startup Lounge and Startup Studio
  • Access to Media Opportunities, such as Journalists & Public Stakeholders walking by
  • Booklet & Startup details shared with Media
  • Access to Meetups (subject to registration)
  • Access to Connecting Zone with meeting tables (subject to registration over the app)
  • Access to Event App
  • Access to SIM Conference during both days: talks, workshops, connecting circles and matchmaking events (subject to registration)

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: Accepted on a First Come, First Served Basis

For Investors

Curated Connections

Meet with suggested startups, according to your dealflow interests. Get previous concierge support from our team to find the startups that may be the right fit to your portfolio. 

Opportunity to meet and connect with the Portuguese ecosystem

Founders, incubators and talent based in Portugal. Meet new startups mapped and curated by Startup Portugal.

Expand your network

SIM Conference is the place to connect with high-potential startups.

By joining, you’ll gain access to:

  • Exclusive startup insights, with incubated startup information shared with investors (if opted-in by the startup)
  • Speed Dating with startups (upon registration)
  • Premium networking opportunities, including Sail & Match, Round Tables, and Workshops
  • Access to the RNI – Portugal Incubators Lounge Area
  • Special nametag identifying you as an Incubator/Accelerator
  • Full access to SIM Conference for both days

Content in verticals so you can target your time and attention

A platform that ignites the conversation around segmented content in areas like: Health Tech & Wellness, Fintech, Smart Manufacturing, Sustainability, AI & SAAS among others.