Funded. Focused. Connected.

We map industry needs, bring in real enterprise demand, and give your early-stage startup the cash, tools, and access it needs.
Real business. Real money.

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For startups that want more

Acelera Portugal is not a passive accelerator. We don’t throw you into a vague curriculum and hope for the best.
Our accelerator is engineered to help startups close commercial deals, align with real business needs, and get on the radar of strategic investors from Day 1.

Years of experience

Our team of experts is responsible for bringing multiple multi-million businesses to Europe, including the beloved Brazilian brand Chilli Beans.

Your gateway to Europe

Wether you are in the continent or abroad, our accelerator is designed to help you land deals and commercial success In European countries.

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What you get

Acelera Portugal gives you more than just guidance — we provide infrastructure, capital, and momentum, tailored to your real-world scaling goals.

A funnel pre-built for you

Before the accelerator begins, we actively map potential clients and partners across Europe. You arrive with pre-qualified leads, warm intros, and a commercial strategy already in motion.

€50k Cash

Each startup receives €50,000 in funding to accelerate hiring, product development, and sales. It’s designed to give you breathing room (and firepower) to move fast and build strong foundations.

Dedicated partners

More than mentors, our team works directly with you to shape your exit strategy, unlock investor interest, and close deals. You’ll be supported by real partners, not passive advisors.

3-Months, with a residency of 28 days

This is your time to meet buyers, attend Web Summit, and gain real traction with European stakeholders, all with our boots-on-the-ground support.

Our team has helped 1000+ startups to succeed - yours can be next

From Aveiro to Europe

Aveiro, the up-and-coming innovation hub of Portugal, offers the best of both worlds: over 100 companies making over XX million in revenues, ready to collaborate - and the calm and peace you need to focus on what matters most: your startup.

Grow your network

Portugal is an amazing country with many powerful companies ready to innovate, and investors that can take you from pre-seed to series B and beyond.

Quality of life

In our campus, we believe having fun can only make you work better, so we prioritise a healthy balance of grind and chill opportunities.

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Our 3-month approach

level up month

Startups lay the groundwork for traction. Through workshops and 1:1 sessions, they define their value proposition, customer persona, sales pitch, GTM strategy, and financial basics. By the end, every team has the tools—and confidence—to sell.

EuroMonth

Founders spend one month across Portugal and Europe, meeting pre-matched corporate partners and investors. With Web Summit as the backdrop, this phase turns preparation into partnerships—and ideas into signed deals.

FutureFocus

The accelerator ends, but the momentum doesn’t. Startups further craft their exit roadmap, align on long-term KPIs, and gain ongoing support through founder meetings, check-ins, and visibility campaigns. It’s about scaling with purpose—toward the win.

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Funded. Focused. Connected.

For startups that want more

What you get

From Aveiro to Europe

Our 3-month approach

For startups that want more

For startups that want MORE