Empowered Startups Releases New HQA Video: Ask the Expert – Portugal HQA Visa™

Empowered Startups Releases New HQA Video: Ask the Expert – Portugal HQA Visa™

Portugal remains an extremely desirable destination for those in search of relocation to a European country, a second residence, or, perhaps, a more stable option for the future. For accomplished individuals in search of a pathway to Portugal, the most direct, efficient and effective manner in which to earn residency is the HQA Visa™ program.

As the only government-endorsed delivery partner of the HQA Visa, Empowered Startups has established strong relationships in Portugal and assembled all the resources necessary for making the program both straightforward and successful. Empowered Startups has partnered with more than a dozen higher education institutions and created an accomplished team of Portuguese professionals to ensure the needs of our qualified entrepreneurs are handled with ease. One of our highly-regarded associates is Joana Ferreira Reis,  a partner at Reis Pinto Law, who specializes in immigration and has answers to the questions many prospective clients have about the HQA Visa itself as well as some of the important details of the program.

Click the play button below to watch the newly released HQA video!

 

The HQA Visa program provides a direct path to Portugal that is beneficial in various respects for both immigrating professionals and the country itself. More information on the HQA Visa program is available here    https://empoweredstartups.com/portugal-hqa-visa/

Empowered Startups Drawing Attention for Success in Portugal

Empowered Startups Drawing Attention for Success in Portugal

Multiple media outlets are reporting on the growing success of Empowered Startups’ HQA Visa program in Portugal. Various publications devoted coverage to highlighting the substantial amount of business Empowered Startups has attracted to Portugal, which has welcomed 56 entrepreneurs and over three million Euros of foreign direct investment via the HQA Visa program.

Dinheiro Vivo,  which chronicles Portugal’s economy, emphasized Empowered Startups pledge to delivering 150 entrepreneurs and over 10 million Euros of investment by 2025, while also noting Empowered’s impressive list of higher education partnerships and its commitment to help bolster the country’s interior regions.

In addition, the multinational focuses its action mainly on territories in the interior of the country, where it has already attracted projects related to disruptive technologies, such as machine learning or artificial intelligence, but also in areas such as cybersecurity or nutrition.

Empowered was also featured by national online platform, Executive Digest, which noted the recent announcement by Clairvoyant Therapeutics  regarding its plan to use Empowered’s incubator in Portugal to establish its European headquarters.

It should be recalled that just this month Empowered Startups reached an agreement in principle for the installation of the new European headquarters of Clairvoyant Therapeutics in Portugal, a biotechnology focused on the development of psilocybin therapies for the treatment of alcoholism.

As an increasing number of entrepreneurs follow this same path to Portugal, expect Empowered Startups to become a familiar name to those who follow European news and trends in global business migration.

Find out more about the HQA Visa program https://empoweredstartups.com/portugal-hqa-visa/

Empowered’s Francesco Berrettini Honoured by Italy

Empowered’s Francesco Berrettini Honoured by Italy

Francesco Berrettini has always felt a personal responsibility to enhance the welfare of the communities and regions he’s lived in. His lifelong commitment was recognized officially by the Italian government this week when he was presented with the “Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia” in Portugal.    

Translated to “the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy”, this prestigious honour is awarded to Italians abroad or foreign citizens for their “extraordinary achievements in promoting friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries”. As noted at the ceremony by the Italian Ambassador in Portugal, Berrettini was deemed to have perfectly accomplished this task as the Honorary Consul of Italy in Algarve over the past decade.

“All of my life, I’ve considered it important to help and collaborate to improve the well-being and quality of life in the territories where I lived. So, as soon as I was in charge as Honorary Consul of Italia in Algarve, I applied my principles in my activities, and I have achieved quite a good result,” Berrettini explained when asked about his achievement. “This recognition makes me very proud of my results in my professional life as Consul, as well as manager/director in the companies where I work or have worked. My principles have allowed me to collect great result for me and my colleagues, and in this case, my country.”

In addition to his ongoing role as Honourary Consul of Italy in Algarve, Berrettini is the Director of Partnerships and Projects in Portugal for Canadian multinational, Empowered Startups. His exceptional ability to collaborate with people in various positions and professions has made him an integral part of Empowered’s growing success in bringing innovative entrepreneurs to Portugal. As the only government-endorsed delivery partner of the HQA Visa, Empowered has committed to deliver even more world-class entrepreneurs to the country to partner with universities and polytechnics in R&D clusters, and with Berrettini on board, there’s reason to believe they will exceed everyone’s expectations.

More information about the HQA Visa Program can be found at https://hqavisa.pt/ and at https://empoweredstartups.com/portugal-hqa-visa/

Empowered Startups Strengthens Ties with UBI

Empowered Startups Strengthens Ties with UBI

Covilhã, Portugal – November 16, 2023Empowered Startups has advanced its partnership with the Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI) in Portugal. The Canadian multinational has signed a research contract with UBI that will be intermediated by UBIMedical University Interior.

“This was the first contract signed between University of Beira Interior and Empowered Startups to allow the incoming of a North American based company to cooperate with UBI researchers and a startup incubated at UBIMedical, to develop an application that will allow the monitor and tracking of kids’ health, with a strong background of API development and health data analysis,” detailed Dina Pereira, Executive Manager at UBIMedical’s Incubator.  With a PhD in Industrial Engineering and a lengthy career as a researcher, Pereira understands the importance of such collaborative efforts for everyone involved. “For UBI, in particular the researchers and startup involved, it is an important project as our team is highly skilled and has solid experience in such fields,” she explained. “For UBImedical, it’s a great fit, as our ecosystem is focused on health and life sciences, and we welcome the integration of the new startup, that will for sure strengthen our community.”

Recognized internationally in the fields of research, innovation and entrepreneurship, UBI is a natural affiliate for Empowered Startups’ incubation program, which the Portuguese government has tasked with facilitating growth in targeted areas of R&D startups. Empowered is committed to bringing 150 entrepreneurs and more than 10 million euros of investment to the country by 2025  and is the only organization the Portuguese government has endorsed as a delivery partner of the HQA Visa.

“With outstanding research facilities and a demonstrated history of facilitating innovation, the University of Beira Interior is certainly an attractive option for proven entrepreneurs who expect to operate in a world-class environment,” stated Chris Lennon, President of Empowered Startups. “In addition, it provides another opportunity to fuel investment in the country’s interior and eventually, even more employment opportunities for Portuguese citizens.”

Given the number of benefits that can arise from these cooperative endeavours, it’s not surprising that interest in the HQA Visa program continues to build in Portugal and abroad. Recently, Clairvoyant Therapeutics announced its intention to headquarter its European operations in Portugal using Empowered Startups’ incubator. As word of the HQA Visa program spreads, expect more frequent announcements of this nature from both international entrepreneurs and higher education institutions alike.

More information about the HQA Visa Program can be found at https://hqavisa.pt/ and at https://empoweredstartups.com/portugal-hqa-visa/

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Pivoting for Prosperity in Portugal: Empowered’s HQA Featured on IMIDaily

Pivoting for Prosperity in Portugal: Empowered’s HQA Featured on IMIDaily

Pivoting for Prosperity in Portugal is the most recent topic of discussion on IMI Daily. Empowered Startups’ most recent piece of thought leadership outlines the proposed end of the non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax, and the elimination of the real estate core of Portugal’s Golden Visa program. The truth is, transnational entrepreneurs are well positioned to benefit from the country’s policies both at present and in the future.

Read the full feature here on IMI Daily 

Chris Lennon Featured on IMI Daily

Chris Lennon Featured on IMI Daily

President and General Counsel of Empowered Startups, Chris Lennon, is the most recent subject of IMI Daily’s “10 On The Weekend” feature that provides further insight into notable professionals in the world of migration through investment.

Investment Migration Insider is an industry-leading hub for the latest news, trends and opinions on immigration through investment.  Lennon responded to the ten recurring questions for the feature, which grants readers a more personal and informal view of prominent figures within the industry.

As part of the wide-ranging Q & A, Lennon shed light on why Empowered Startups continues to garner international attention from governments and entrepreneurs alike for its innovative approach to business migration. The article has him revealing everything from his business goals for the upcoming year to the industry accomplishment he’s most proud of to his unique reading genre.

Read the full feature here