Set.Up Guimarães Strengthens Entrepreneurship Ecosystem at IncubX Ponte de Lima

National entrepreneurship support event gathered over 150 participants, with Set.Up Guimarães highlighting cooperation and best practices.

Facade of a Portuguese institutional building with traditional azulejo tiles and a prominent entrance, in warm afternoon sunlight.
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Facade of a Portuguese institutional building with traditional azulejo tiles and a prominent entrance, in warm afternoon sunlight.

Set.Up Guimarães participated in IncubX Ponte de Lima, a national event that brought together the entrepreneurship support community on October 8th and 9th, setting a participation record with over 150 representatives from incubators and organizations.

The event, held in Ponte de Lima, included the participation of 67 incubators and 16 partner organizations, fostering two days of reflection on current incubation challenges, identifying effective practices, and strengthening cooperation among national and international stakeholders.
The program featured debates on the three years of the National Network of Incubators (RNI), announcements of startup benefits, and discussions on the future of incubator accreditation. Practical sessions included expert mentoring, self-diagnosis workshops, and matchmaking dynamics aimed at fostering collaboration among incubators, alongside sharing international best practices and strategies for global startup growth.
Set.Up Guimarães' participation in this event underscores the Municipality's commitment to adopting best practices for supporting and scaling businesses, contributing to a cohesive cooperation agenda within Portugal's innovation ecosystem.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Guimarães (12/10/2026)