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INOVAGAIA

Connected

a solidnetwork.

A network of partners built to provide strong support to those who work with us.

Strategic partners

TRUST

Our strategic partners in the Vila Nova de Gaia area.

  • Câmara Municipal de Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Gaiurb - Urbanismo e Habitação, EM
  • Águas de Gaia, EM

Academy

Knowledge

We work with universities and research centres to bridge the gap between science and the market. These partnerships give our start-ups access to talent, R&D and cutting-edge technical expertise.

  • Atlântico Business School
  • ISLA
  • ISPGAYA
  • Instituto Piaget
  • Politécnico do Porto

Institutional partners

Network

We work with public bodies and associations that share our mission to promote entrepreneurship and innovation. Together with them, we create the conditions for new businesses to be set up, grow and remain in the region.

  • ANJE
  • AEP

Large companies

EXPERIENCE

The leading companies that support us open the door to pilot projects, mentoring and market access. For our startups, this is an opportunity to validate solutions with those who know the sector inside out.

  • MOTA-ENGIL
  • Salvador Caetano
  • Teixeira Duarte

Partners

Network

Organisations and service providers that extend the reach of our support. Thanks to this network, every entrepreneur has access to more tools, more contacts and more opportunities.

  • STARTUP PORTUGAL
  • IEFP
  • Banco Montepio
  • IAPMEI
  • JPC
  • VERTEX
  • VENKO
  • MATCHING FOUNDERS
  • SIBS

Investors

FOUNDING

Business angels, venture capital firms and investment funds that believe in the potential of our start-ups. We connect good ideas with those who can fund them and support them through the next stage

  • CORE ANGELS
  • Portugal Ventures

PERKS

BENEFITS FOR STARTUPS

Exclusive benefits, such as discounts, credits and services on special terms, offered by our partners to the companies in our incubator. Small gestures of support that make a big difference when starting a business.

  • Notion
  • Tally
  • BAUU
  • Oporto Accounting
  • Bolt for business
  • Lovable for startups
  • AWS for startups

Are you interested in becoming our partner?

We are always on the lookout for partnerships that can enrich our ecosystem.