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Franceso Berrettini and Julie Jeanne Lefebvre sign the MOU between Empowered and ESAI
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Escola Superior de Atividades Imobiliárias (ESAI) Joins Empowered’s Network in Portugal  

On September 18, 2025, Empowered Startups added another celebrated institution of higher education to its growing network in Portugal. The...
September 29, 2025
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HQA Visa featured in Jornal de Negocios

Last week, Jornal de Negocios featured Empowered Startups' HQA Visa Program. The focus was on the success of the program...
September 22, 2025
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Empowered Startups Announces New Partnership with APESP

AICEP recently posted an article on their website about our new partnership with APESP. On July 15, 2025, Empowered Startups...
September 22, 2025
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Empowered Startups is a proud sponsor of EPIA International AI Conference
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Proud Platinum Sponsor of the EPIA 2025 in Portugal  

From October 1-3, 2025, the EPIA 2025 international conference will be hosted at the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal....
September 22, 2025
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Mani Ashrafi, CEO of Innovo Extraction Technologies, sat for an interview at the Vancouver Empowered Startups office
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Bridging Continents and Industries: Mani Ashrafi’s Journey of Innovation through IP and R&D 

Meet Mani Ashrafi, CEO of Innovo Extraction Technologies, a leader whose warm, friendly demeanour truly sets him apart. His ability...
September 22, 2025
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Australia is a Strategic Base for Asia-Pacific Expansion
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Why Australia is a Strategic Base for Asia-Pacific Expansion 

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is known for its fast-growing economies, large customer base, and skilled workforce. It’s a region that...
September 22, 2025
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Empowered Startups Reaches New Post-Secondary Partnership Milestone in Portugal
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New Post-Secondary Partnership Milestone in Portugal 

At Empowered Startups, our goal is to accelerate innovation and R&D in Portugal. Recently, we achieved a significant milestone toward...
September 9, 2025
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