As the Portuguese startup ecosystem gains momentum, strategic communication is playing an increasingly critical role in helping initiatives grow, connect, and scale. At FES Agency, we’re proud to support three of the country’s most active hubs: Braga, Porto, and Lisbon.
From long-standing collaborations to exciting new partnerships, our work reflects the diversity and potential of Portugal’s innovation landscape.
Startup Braga: From Early Support to the 10X Forward Series
Since 2017, we’ve been working side by side with Startup Braga, one of the country’s most vibrant innovation hubs. Over the years, we’ve helped shape the brand’s communication across digital channels, events, and partnerships.
Our most recent project? 10X Forward — a content-driven concept designed to spark new ideas and foster dialogue in the startup community. It came to life in two complementary formats:
- A 10-episode podcast featuring founders and ecosystem leaders;
- A 10-episode video series capturing the mindset behind scale and growth.
We’re already working on what comes next — stay tuned for more updates from Braga.
ScaleUp Porto & Porto Tech: A Citywide Movement in Motion
Our collaboration with ScaleUp Porto started in 2017 and continues to evolve. In recent years, our focus has shifted to supporting the Porto Tech initiative, an umbrella program powered by Porto City Council that highlights the city’s role in tech and entrepreneurship.
Since 2022, FES Agency has been responsible for:
- Organizing Porto Tech, a two-month calendar filled with meetups, hackathons, and conferences;
- Managing the initiative’s social media to grow visibility and engagement;
- Producing content for the official blog;
- Developing the upcoming Porto Tech website, which will centralize all events and initiatives.
Through consistent messaging and content design, we help Porto position itself as a key player in Europe’s innovation scene.
Startup Portugal & SIM Conference: New Grounds in Lisbon
2025 marks the beginning of our partnership with Startup Portugal, the national organization that supports startups and scaleups across the country.
Our first mission? Taking the lead on all communications for the SIM Conference, one of the biggest innovation and entrepreneurship events in Portugal — happening this May in Lisbon.
From social media and email campaigns to content strategy and digital design, we’re making sure the SIM Conference reaches the right audience, with the right message, at the right time.
A Communication Partner for Startups Nationwide
At FES Agency, we believe that clear, strategic communication is a growth engine. Whether it’s through branding, content production, social media or event support, our goal is to help ecosystem players connect with their communities and scale their impact.
Our ongoing work in Braga, Porto and Lisbon reflects our commitment to supporting the future of entrepreneurship in Portugal — and we’re just getting started.
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