
Portugal’s Space Ambitions Take Off as Country Strengthens Position in Europe’s New Space Economy
From Atlantic Launch Sites to Satellite Technology, Portugal Expands Its Role in the Global Space Industry
Innovation, funding, and entrepreneurship

From Atlantic Launch Sites to Satellite Technology, Portugal Expands Its Role in the Global Space Industry

The European Commission’s tool tracks startup and scaleup performance across Europe, highlighting how innovation, capital access and high-growth companies are becoming central to competitiveness.

The event will gather business angels, venture capital funds, founders and policymakers in Lithuania on June 1–2, with a programme focused on defence, deeptech, cleantech, biotech and Europe’s strategic resilience.

In a tougher investment climate, raising capital depends less on big ideas and more on real traction, clear business models, and scalable growth.

A Brazilian mission to the European Union is launching a new wave of digital matchmaking between corporates and startups, positioning open innovation as a key bridge between Latin America and Europe.