South Summit Madrid 2026
Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Unicorn Factory Lisboa is Lisbon's flagship innovation platform of programs and hubs, designed to help startups and scaleups grow and expand globally.
Envisioned by the Lisbon City Council and inspired by international best practices, Unicorn Factory Lisboa was created to position Lisbon as one of Europe’s leading hubs for entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. By connecting founders, corporates, investors, universities, and international partners, we help ambitious startups and scaleups grow faster, scale internationally, and build high-impact global companies - from early-stage startups to future unicorns.
Today, Unicorn Factory Lisboa plays a central role in supporting entrepreneurship, driving economic growth, attracting talent and investment, and strengthening Lisbon’s position on the global innovation map.
Our Impact
+€1B raised by supported startups
300+ startups onboarded yearly
EU European Capital of Innovation recognition
Ranked among top European startup hubs by the Financial Times
“It’s only a myth until you make it true.”