Startup Grind Lisbon Pitch Awards
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Starts 18:00 PM
Finishes 21:00 PM
Organized by 351 Portuguese Startup Association
Venue: Sítio Alto de São João Cowork
Address: 17-A Parada Alto de São João
#porta E
1900-053 Lisboa
About this event
A live competition where 8 startups take the stage for 3-minute pitches in front of a jury of top investors and VCs
8 startups. One stage. One winner.
On May 26, Startup Grind is hosting its first-ever Pitch Awards: a high-stakes showcase of the most exciting early-stage companies in the Portuguese ecosystem.
We’ve hand-picked 8 high-potential startups to pitch live in front of a jury of top investors, VCs, and key ecosystem players. Three minutes each. One title.
🏆 The “Startup of the Year” Prize Package
The pitch winner walks away with:
A Startup Ticket to Web Summit 2026
$10,000 in AWS credits, courtesy of Cloudvisor
The official title of Startup Grind’s “Startup of the Year”
A dedicated feature on our chapter page until May 2027
Visibility across the Startup Grind global network
💸 Giveaway — $10,000 in AWS Credits
Cloudvisor is giving away an additional $10,000 in AWS Credits in a draw open to startups attending the event. To qualify:
Your company must be legally registered
Your company must be less than 10 years old
You must be using AWS, with a minimum spend of $100/month
Opt in when you register. Every team member who registers gets their own entry. Bring your co-founders.
For Investors: The Investor Pass
We’re inviting all major investor firms in Lisbon. Get the full picture before you walk in the door.
Investor Pass holders receive an exclusive Startup Directory with pitch decks and deep-dives on all 8 competing startups, delivered ahead of the event. A room full of curated deal flow, and you’ll already know who to talk to.
📅 May 26, 2026
SITIO Alto de São João
About Startup Grind
Startup Grind is a global community of entrepreneurs, present in 600+ cities worldwide. The Lisbon chapter organizes monthly events for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders, connecting people who are building the future of Portugal.
This page last updated Thursday 7 May 2026 at 12:34.
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