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Reflections from the EuroAmericas Forum 2025

From November 17-18, 2025, the EuroAmericas Forum 2025 took place in Cascais, Portugal. The Forum is promoted by the Portuguese Diaspora Council and aims to strengthen the...
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Empowered Startups Announces Strategic Partnership with Casaiberia Real Estate 

Empowered Startups is proud to announce a new partnership with Casaiberia Real Estate, one of Portugal’s leading luxury property brokerages. Renowned for...
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Web Summit 2025: A Week of Learning, Growth, & Connection  

Web Summit 2025 took place in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 10 to 13, 2025. Considered the largest tech conference in the world, Web Summit...
November 17, 2025
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2025 EPIA International Conference on Artificial Intelligence
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Fostering AI and Innovation in the Algarve 

Building on the recent success of the EPIA 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, hosted at the University of Algarve,...
November 13, 2025
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Portugal Innovation Investment Program (PIIP)
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Empowered Startups Launches New Investment Program for High-Net-Worth-Individuals Seeking Residency & Eligibility for Portugal’s IFICI Tax Regime 

Empowered Startups is pleased to announce the launch of the Portugal Innovation Investment Program (PIIP) at Web Summit! PIIP is...
November 12, 2025
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An exciting new MOU was signed on November 11, 2025 between Empowered Startups and the Municipality of Santarém. Represented here are Pedro Camões Gouveia, Councilman for the municipality of Santarém, Élise Racicot, Ambassador of Canada to Portugal, Chris Lennon, President of Empowered Startups, and João Moutao, President of Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
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Empowered Startups Signs MOU with the Municipality of Santarém

Lisbon, Portugal, November 11, 2025 – The Municipality of Santarém has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Empowered Startups,...
November 12, 2025
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Moliceiro is the name given to the boats that circulate in the Ria de Aveiro, lagoon region of Rio Vouga. This vessel was originally used for harvesting the moliço, but currently more used for tourist purposes. Moliço is the name given to aquatic plants that are harvested for use in agriculture. This word comes from the Latin mollis, which expresses soft quality. The designation of moliço is generally used for vascular plants that grow submerged in salt water, which in English are called seagrass.
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Small Towns and Hidden Gems: The Best Spots in Portugal according to Locals  

When looking for travel suggestions for a new country, it's best to get advice from the locals. Locals can give you the lay of the land, tell...
November 6, 2025
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Web Summit Announcement for Two Panels with Empowered Startups
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Web Summit 2025: Taking the Stage in Lisbon  

Web Summit is considered one of the largest tech conferences in the world. Hosted yearly in Lisbon, the conference brings...
November 3, 2025
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Startup OLE Salamanca 2025
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Startup OLÉ 2025: A Chance to Learn & Connect in Salamanca 

From October 15 -17, Empowered Startups attended Startup OLÉ 2025 in Salamanca, Spain. Considered one of the largest European tech...
October 24, 2025
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Empowered Startups receives two Community Impact Awards by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam 2025
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Empowered Startups Recognized for Community Impact by CanCham Vietnam 

On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Empowered Startups was invited to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) in Vietnam for their...
October 15, 2025
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