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Scale Up Now 2026

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Free programme; five selected startups received access to Plug and Play GOAL and Silicon Valley Summit opportunities
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Free programme; five selected startups received access to Plug and Play GOAL and Silicon Valley Summit opportunities
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infoAbout this program

Internationalization programme for Portuguese startups, scaleups and ecosystem organizations preparing for U.S. market entry through workshops, mentoring, investor connections and a Demo Day.

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Investment

Free programme; five selected startups received access to Plug and Play GOAL and Silicon Valley Summit opportunities

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Equity

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Duration

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Program

Scale Up Now 2026

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Type

Accelerator

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  • check_circleEarly Stage
  • check_circleFocus: Startup Portugal, internationalization, US market, scaleup
  • check_circleLocation: Lisbon, Portugal
  • check_circleRegion: Portugal

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4 steps
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    Review Scale Up Now 2026 eligibility (Early Stage; focus: Startup Portugal, internationalization, US market, scaleup).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

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    Submit via https://startupportugal.com/programs/scale-up-now-en/.

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    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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