Startup Grind Lisbon Pitch Awards

May 26, 5:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Lisbon

Sítio Alto de São João Cowork, 17-A Parada Alto de São João, Lisboa, 1900-053

On May 26, Startup Grind is hosting the first Lisbon Pitch Awards. 8 of Lisbon's strongest startups. Fast paced pitches. ...

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About this event

10 startups. One stage. One winner

On May 26, Startup Grind is hosting its first-ever Pitch Awards: a high-stakes showcase of the most exciting early-stage companies in the Portuguese ecosystem.

We've hand-picked 8 high-potential startups to pitch live in front of a jury of top investors, VCs, and key ecosystem players. Three minutes each. One title.

🏆 The "Startup of the Year" Prize Package

The pitch winner walks away with:

  • A Startup Ticket to Web Summit 2026

  • $10,000 in AWS credits, courtesy of Cloudvisor

  • The official title of Startup Grind's "Startup of the Year"

  • A dedicated feature on our chapter page until May 2027

  • Visibility across the Startup Grind global network

💸 Giveaway - $10,000 in AWS Credits

Cloudvisor is giving away an additional $10,000 in AWS Credits in a draw open to startups attending the event. To qualify:

  • Your company must be legally registered

  • Your company must be less than 10 years old

  • You must be using AWS, with a minimum spend of $100/month

Opt in when you register. Every team member who registers gets their own entry — bring your co-founders.

For Investors: The Investor Pass

We're inviting all major investor firms in Lisbon. Get the full picture before you walk in the door.

Investor Pass holders receive an exclusive Startup Directory with pitch decks and deep-dives on all 8 competing startups, delivered ahead of the event.

A room full of curated deal flow, and you'll already know who to talk to.

Event Details

📅 May 26, 18:00
📍 SITIO Alto de São João — https://maps.app.goo.gl/u5MH4JZchgJPVdTs6

Judges

  • Carlos Resende

    Founder Institute Portugal

    Co-Founder

  • Rui Gouveia

    Build Up Labs

    CEO

  • Pedro Coutinho

    Transatlantic Highway Ventures

    Managing Partner

  • Jona Stark

    Phira Ventures

    Co-Founder

Organizers

  • Afonso Gonçalves

    uni-feedback.com

    Founder @ uni-feedback.com

  • Catarina Lima

    Team Member

  • Carolina Lee

    Founder @ SATAS

  • Simão Figueiredo

    Team Member

  • Rodrigo Figueiredo

    Critical Techworks

    Founder @ UpSpeech

  • Nuno Moreno

    The iCon - intelligent Consulting

    Community Builder & Ecosystem Booster

  • Fernando Jardim

    351 & Tripr

    Founder

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