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Empowered Hosts Warmup for Web Summit Vancouver 

With the inaugural Web Summit Vancouver quickly approaching, Empowered Startups hosted a networking event in Porto that allowed…

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2025 SIM Startups & Investment Matching - Portuguese and Canadian stakeholders networking in Porto
Jim Wayner, founder in the Portugal HQA® Program

Becoming a Part of Portugal | Jim Wayner 

Sometimes, the best discoveries in life happen when you’re not looking for anything at all. That was certainly…

Founder Stories, Portugal HQA Visa, Video
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President of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivers speech at Choose Europe for Science event

Choose Europe, Choose Science, Choose the HQA® 

Europe is significantly increasing its investment in recruiting global talent to join its scientific community. The European Commission…

Portugal HQA Visa
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Recent articles and media coverage featuring our company and its programs.

Forbes Portugal
Forbes Features Third Startup Project at IP Guarda via HQA® Visa Program 
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CNN Portugal
HQA® Visa Program Project at IP Guarda Draws Interest from CNN Portugal 
CNN Portugal
Observador
Observador | Importance of Programs like the HQA Visa
Empowered Startups
An introspective Dr Jessica Boyatt during a break at Colégio da Trindade

Portugal: On Purpose, For Purpose | Dr Jessica Boyatt 

Dr Jessica Boyatt is clear and direct as she begins to share her story with an audience eager…

Founder Stories, Portugal HQA Visa
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Mohamed Emam discussing his innovative sustainable energy project

Sustainable Success in Portugal | Mohamed Emam 

Sitting comfortably in the lobby of a hotel in Coimbra, Mohamed Emam smiles broadly as he recalls the…

Founder Stories, Portugal HQA Visa, Video
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Alumni from Empowered Startups' Canada SUV Program gathered in Vancouver

Alumni Event Empowers Founders 

Founders from Empowered Startups’ Canada Startup Visa (SUV) Program  recently gathered in Vancouver for an alumni event that…

Canada Startup Visa
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QIN PRINTING, Red Deer Alberta, Canada

Alberta: Easy to Work With | Daniel Zhang

As the world’s second largest country that borders three different oceans, Canada boasts a diverse geography that appeals…

Alberta Foreign Graduate Stream
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David Rojas speaking with fellow entrepreneurs

Proud to Partner with Portugal | David Rojas  

David Rojas’ enthusiasm is authentic and palpable when asked about his experience in the HQA® Visa Program.   “I…

Founder Stories, Portugal HQA Visa, Video
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Dennis Tsang at the Richmond Public Library exhibit called Life in Canada.

Life in Canada: Founder’s Art is Featured on Display at Richmond Public Library Community Art Wall 

Richmond, Canada – The Richmond Public Library is proud to showcase the exceptional work of Dennis Tsang, a…

Founder Stories
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Entrepreneur Mohamed Emam in conversation with representatives from University of Algarve

How the HQA® Program is Improving Investment & Entrepreneurship in Portugal 

If Portugal is to realize the full potential of its innovative entrepreneurs, it needs to attract investment in…

Portugal HQA Visa, Video
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