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.

Lineup

• Lampsy Health: AI-powered monitoring for epilepsy patients at home, with 99% accuracy on abnormal movement alerts. Making a scary condition a little easier to live with.

• Windcredible: Silent vertical-axis wind turbines built for cities and tight spaces, where conventional turbines just don't work. Renewable energy for the places that need it most.

• Immersiv Studios: AR, VR, and gamification for brands and organizations that want to actually engage people, not just inform them.

• EmprestaAÍ: Portugal's rental marketplace for everyday products. Rent what you need, monetize what you don't use. Circular economy, made practical.

• Atach Inc.: A modular surfboard that fits in your luggage. No more paying airline fees to bring your board. Simple idea, real problem.

• Badge: A subscription that lets remote workers pay for food and drink at cafes and restaurants, instead of paying for a desk. Venues get revenue, workers get a place to focus.

• Trash4Goods: Gamification meets recycling. Citizens earn rewards for what they recycle, verified through smart bins. Making sustainability feel less like a chore.

• BitLuso: Financial infrastructure for the Lusophone world. Nine countries, 280 million people, one shared language, and still no common digital rails. BitLuso is building them.

Event Details

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

Connect before you arrive

The community has a space on Meetball. Before the event, see what people are working on and what they need help with. Post what you're looking for. Show up already knowing who to talk to.

👉 You're invited to join Startup Grind Lisbon on Meetball: https://app.meetball.fun/communities/startup-grind-lisbon

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