THE
PROGRAM
Discoveries is a 4-week international remote acceleration program designed to empower high-potential startups and promote innovative tourism ventures worldwide.
The program culminates with an Innovation Tour in Portugal, where selected teams will explore the local tourism ecosystem, connect directly with investors, and showcase their projects at exclusive networking events.
WHY JOIN DISCOVERIES?
Investor Network Access
Present your startup on our Investors Day and connect with investors and partners ready to support your growth.
Growth Bootcamps
Join intensive bootcamps focused on growth, marketing, and sales and turn insights into real traction.
Expert Advisory Board
Get valuable feedback from industry experts and innovation leaders.
Specialized Mentoring
Get personalized guidance from top national and international mentors to overcome your main challenges.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with the international tourism ecosystem, explore collaborations, and expand your global network.
Valuable Perks
Enjoy exclusive startup benefits designed to help you validate and grow your business faster.
Access to BTL
Better tourism Lisbon Travel Market
Get access to BTL and connect directly with partners, investors, and key leaders in the tourism industry.
Guided Working Hours
Receive hands-on support from the FabStart team throughout the program.
Expenses Support
Selected teams receive
financial support for travel and accommodation during the final phase in Portugal.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR...
We are looking for startups with technological solutions that address the following strategic challenges:
AI & Automation
Use artificial intelligence to
make planning, booking, changes, and customer
support faster and easier.
Sustainable Tourism
Reduce environmental impact and support local communities in every trip.
Digital Solutions
for SMEs
Give small tourism businesses simple tools to go online, reach new customers, and grow sustainably.
Improve Tourist Experience
Make each visitor’s journey smoother, friendlier, and more memorable.
Data Management
Turn scattered data into clear insights that drive smarter, everyday decisions.
Demand & Capacity Management
Spread visitors across times and places to reduce crowds and create balanced tourism flows.
If your startup aligns with these challenges
TIMELINE
Join us on a journey of innovation in tourism.
14 October
Applications Open
12 December
Applications Closed
16 January
Results Announced
04 Feb - 25 Feb
Bootcamps
25 Feb to 27 Feb
Innovation Tour
& Investors Day
IF THAT’S YOU, LET’S TALK!
We're seeking enthusiastic teams with a prototype or in the launch stage, who share our commitment to sustainable values.
Startups with a prototype or in the launch stage, aligned with at least one of the program’s strategic areas.
Full-time teams,
with at least one
co-founder fully dedicated to the project.
Commitment to participation, with at least two team members involved in all remote and
in-person sessions.
Startups aiming to enter or expand in the Portuguese or Iberian market, seeking to explore opportunities in one of Europe’s most dynamic tourism ecosystems.
Projects looking for investment, ready to connect with our Investor Network and showcase their potential for growth.
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Supported by
Operating under the Ministry of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, Turismo de Portugal is the national tourism authority, promoting, enhancing and supporting sustainability in tourism.