Creating new business opportunities for our members is one of the IPBN’s most important objectives, which is why we were especially excited to see so many IPBN members present at the 3rd edition of the Coimbra Invest Summit. We were honoured to receive the invitation from the organisers: Câmara Municipal de Coimbra, the Universidade de Coimbra, the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, o Instituto Pedro Nunes, and Coimbra iParque.

Held on July 2–3 at the striking Convento São Francisco, the Coimbra Invest Summit 2025 brought together more than 1,700 attendees, including investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders from across Portugal and beyond. The event proved to be a powerful platform for exploring Coimbra’s growing role in technology, health, space, and tourism, and for strengthening collaboration between public and private stakeholders.

Across two packed days, participants engaged with 15 dynamic speakers—40% of whom were women—through keynotes, panel discussions, and sector-focused workshops. The summit floor featured 100+ exhibitors, representing startups, scale-ups, and investment initiatives making waves in the region and globally.

Highlights included:

• A high-energy Startup Demo Day powered by Instituto Pedro Nunes

• Deep dives into AI, cybersecurity, geopolitics, and global expansion strategies

• The Coimbra Ambassadors Annual Meeting & Gala, celebrating innovation and entrepreneurial impact

• Insightful talks on how Coimbra is positioning itself as a magnet for talent, capital, and sustainable growth

Attendees walked away inspired by the region’s potential and energized by the meaningful connections made throughout the summit. Coimbra IS’25 once again demonstrated why the city is becoming a strategic hotspot for investment and innovation in Portugal. It was a full day filled with Innovation, new opportunities, and connections in the heart of Coimbra.

You can check again here the full program!