Where startups
ignite &
accelerate.

A Lisbon based Startup Incubator with a thriving ecosystem supporting every stage of your startup's journey.

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300+
Startups Supported, from 24 nationalities, remotely or in Lisbon
80+
Expert Mentors, Corporates and Partners - unlocking growth paths
180+
Investor network - Business Angels, VC funds, Family Offices, Grants
Certified
For Startup Visa by IAPMEI; and Startup Portugal Recognition

About Us

Founded by founders,
for founders.

Rui Gouveia
Rui Gouveia
CEO and Lead Mentor
João Pereira
João Pereira
EiR and CTO
Leon Kappner
Leon Kappner
Operations & Community

As founders, we've made every possible mistake and faced many difficulties. This experience has taught us countless lessons, and most importantly -- inspired us to help other founders.

In 2020, we founded the business Incubator with the mission to help founders build and grow their businesses. Our team includes serial entrepreneurs ready to guide you through a bumpy but promising entrepreneurial journey.

How We Help

Everything you need to succeed.

Advisory & Guidance

Regular 1:1 meetings and always-on messaging platform to help advance your company goals and growth.

Support Network

Full range of networking opportunities, including warm intros with investors, mentors, corporates and service providers.

Perks & Services

Access to discounts and special perks on software, platforms or service providers.

Community & Events

Real-time engagement as well as guidance from our supportive community of like-minded founders.

Co-working

A co-working space, in Marvila Lisbon, just minutes away from the river. Use of our postal address for headquarters or mail reception.

Expat Softlanding into Portugal Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Navigate Portugal's startup ecosystem as an expat founder, advisor or investor.

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Our Programs

Choose your path.

Personalized Support Program

Designed to equip startups to validate their idea, go to market or fundraise.

  • Regular 1-on-1 advisory & guidance
  • Always-on communication channels
  • Wide network of mentors, investors and partners
  • Access to community, events, webinars, perks
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Community Program

Be part of a like-minded community of startup founders.
Just €75/month (3 months minimum commitment).

  • In-person or remote events & webinars
  • Regular catch-up sessions (up to 45 minutes per quarter)
  • Access to dozens of Perks and discounts
  • Global community of founders and like minded peers

Portfolio of Startups

The true heroes.

We are proud to support an exceptional portfolio of startups building the future across sectors and geographies.

Intuitivo Intuitivo DIG-IN DIG-IN Raiz Raiz DeepNeuronic DeepNeuronic JupiterApp JupiterApp Zumer Zumer CourtMaster CourtMaster AQUELA KOMBUCHA AQUELA KOMBUCHA Counter Pharma Counter Pharma ENLAIGHT ENLAIGHT Simplifyer Simplifyer LAICOS LAICOS OlaCard OlaCard DataInFlow DataInFlow Bion Bion its.xyz its.xyz Intuitivo Intuitivo DIG-IN DIG-IN Raiz Raiz DeepNeuronic DeepNeuronic JupiterApp JupiterApp Zumer Zumer CourtMaster CourtMaster AQUELA KOMBUCHA AQUELA KOMBUCHA Counter Pharma Counter Pharma ENLAIGHT ENLAIGHT Simplifyer Simplifyer LAICOS LAICOS OlaCard OlaCard DataInFlow DataInFlow Bion Bion its.xyz its.xyz
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Testimonials

From our founders.

"
Build Up Labs has been a huge help for us since the very beginning. Their team is really what makes the difference, and they take the time to focus on us with 1-on-1 sessions, helping with our specific needs instead of having a one-size-fits-all approach.
Joao Guimaraes
Joao Guimaraes
Intuitivo
"
BUL is a real aid for beginners in the entrepreneurial world. They help you navigate and guide you through your journey. They have helped us avoid pitfalls and common mistakes of most startups, and even got us back on track when we felt a bit lost.
Elodie Pagaud
Elodie Pagaud
Inkspot
"
BUL has been with us since the very beginning! The team has been of great help all the way from getting a Startup Visa for incorporating the company to launching and growing the business. The team at BUL has always been welcoming and supportive throughout our journey!
Emiliano
Emiliano
Raiz
"
Our experience with BUL has been very positive. We have here a support network, resources, and mentors that indeed made a difference in our journey so far.
Vania Fortes Pinheiro
Vania Fortes Pinheiro
Jupiter

Our Partners

Ready to help you skyrocket.

Mentors

Experts guiding you.

Perks

Exclusive discounts.

Miro
Stripe
Lovable
Notion
Azure
Amplemarket
Digital Ocean
Zendesk
Hubspot
Apollo.io
MongoDB
Supabase
Tally
And many more...

FAQ

Questions?

Whether you're just starting your business or growing your customer base, we empower you and your team on every stage of your startup's development and growth.

You can apply at any time. We have rolling admissions.

After a first screening of your application, we'll setup a call, if we believe we're a good fit, to know more and align expectations.

No. Everything is optimized for remote.

Build Up Labs is a certified incubator for the Startup Visa program from IAPMEI. This allows non-EU founders to obtain a residence permit to build their startup in Portugal.

We charge a monthly fee for the hands-on program, which includes personalized advisory, mentorship, access to our network and resources.
We also offer a more flexible community program for €75/month, providing access to events, webinars, perks and a supportive community of founders.

We are a long term partner, ready to support you throughout your journey, for as long as it makes sense. Thus, there is no defined duration for our program.

At the moment we don´t invest and don´t take equity. However, we support our startups with fundraising by getting them investment-ready and facilitating warm-intros with aligned investors and other financing sources.

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Free Resources

Startup Tools

A collection of free tools we've built to help founders at every stage.

Cofounder Equity Calculator

Calculate fair co-founder equity distribution.

Fundraising Simulator

Simulate cap table impact of funding rounds.

SaaS Funnel Simulator

Analyze unit economics and conversion rates.

Idea Validation Framework

Validate your startup ideas systematically.

AI Marketing Assistant

Generate strategy and execution plans.

The Space (optional)

Work from HOOD, Lisbon.

You can join us fully remote or join us in the HOOD, a Lisbon-based co-working and events space with a neighborhood atmosphere.

Contact
Rua 3 da Matinha, 101, Lisbon
(+351) 218 988 160
[email protected]
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  • Private offices for up to 8 people & open-space desks
  • Organize events in the auditorium fitting up to 90 people
  • 24/7 access to the office & FREE Wi-fi
  • Fully equipped collaborative kitchen & dining area
  • Leisure area with ping-pong, bar & lounge