ScaleUp Porto

Porto is home to more than 50 local tech communities.

A strong ecosystem grows through people and partnerships, and Porto’s tech communities play a key role in bringing them together.

What’s happening across Porto’s entrepreneurial ecosystem?

Here are some of the stories, achievements, and updates worth following this month.

🚀 Porto is one of the fastest-rising tech ecosystems in the world.

According to Dealroom’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2026, Porto climbed 43 positions in the Rising Stars ranking, reaching #196 globally and joining the group of the 15 fastest-growing ecosystems in the index.

The report also highlights strong momentum across key indicators:

• +124.8% growth in total funding ( #102 globally)
• 1.9x growth in enterprise value
• Health & MedTech, AI, and Cybersecurity among the city’s leading sectors

These results reflect the continued growth of Porto’s startup ecosystem and the work of founders, investors, universities, corporates, and community builders helping drive it forward.

📊 Explore the full Global Tech Ecosystem Index