Guimarães Hosts the Second Edition of Techstars Startup Week

From October 13 to 17, 2025, Guimarães will once again take center stage in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation by hosting the second edition of Techstars Startup Week Guimarães. Following the success of its debut, the event returns for five intensive days of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, students, and companies around the local startup ecosystem. 

Organized in multiple cities worldwide, Techstars Startup Week aims to showcase local talent and entrepreneurial capacity through meetings, panels, networking, and celebratory moments. In Guimarães, the initiative will once again take place at the José de Guimarães International Arts Center (CIAJG), located at the Platform of Arts and Creativity. 

The program includes themed sessions on topics such as Founders Journey, AI & Industry, and Team & Culture, as well as panel discussions and informal conversations that encourage the sharing of real-life experiences. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear success stories from founders such as Hélder Marinho (Fitness Up), Ricardo Macedo (Barkyn / Laika Ventures), Luís Gutman (OW Ventures), and Sérgio Ribeiro (Planetiers), among other distinguished guests. 

The second edition of the event is once again supported by the 351 Portuguese Startups Association and promises to strengthen Guimarães’ position as a hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and value creation. 

Tickets are already available, and more information can be found at www.startupweekguimaraes.com