Startup Grind Lisbon Pitch Awards

351 Portuguese Startup Association

A live competition where 8 startups take the stage for 3-minute pitches in front of a jury of top investors and VCs

Sítio Alto de São João Cowork

8 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. <h3>🏆 The "Startup of the Year" Prize Package</h3> The pitch winner walks away with:<ul><li>A Startup Ticket to Web Summit 2026</li><li>$10,000 in AWS credits, courtesy of Cloudvisor</li><li>The official title of Startup Grind's "Startup of the Year"</li><li>A dedicated feature on our chapter page until May 2027</li><li>Visibility across the Startup Grind global network</li></ul> <h3>💸 Giveaway - $10,000 in AWS Credits</h3>Cloudvisor is giving away an additional $10,000 in AWS Credits in a draw open to startups attending the event. To qualify: <ul><li>Your company must be legally registered</li><li>Your company must be less than 10 years old</li><li>You must be using AWS, with a minimum spend of $100/month</li></ul> Opt in when you register. Every team member who registers gets their own entry. Bring your co-founders. <h3>For Investors: The Investor Pass</h3>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. 📅 May 26, 2026SITIO Alto de São João <h3>About Startup Grind</h3>Startup Grind is a global community of entrepreneurs, present in 600+ cities worldwide. The Lisbon chapter organizes monthly events for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders, connecting people who are building the future of Portugal.

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