The IPBN is Plugged Into the Tech Sector

When it comes to Portugal’s tech scene, Venture Capital valuations have shot up across financing stages in 2020, a trend that will likely persist into the next years considering the overwhelming local growth in the sector. Meanwhile, Ireland is home to established world-leading technology companies that are thriving, an many of them are looking to Portugal as their next hub. Both governments are supporting the growth of tech startups, fostering strong tech ecosystems and entrepreneurs, so the IPBN is following this scene with great interest.

The Ireland Portugal Business Network is providing the platform for technological startups, established businesses, and evolving projects keep our members abreast of what is happening in the sector. To that end, the IPBN’s hosted the virtual 2021 Hiring and Investing in Portugal event in which we spoke to with three key players in the tech field and helped interested parties make sound investments in this hot market by arming them with the most up-to-date information on where the field is, how it is growing, and where it is likely heading.

Hiring in Portugal and the Future of the Workplace

Hiring in Portugal and the Future of the Workplace

Hiring a team takes time, dedication, and know-how, and being a part of a working team takes innovation, trust, and professionalism. That might be the only thing that hasn’t changed about expanding business across borders, as now working physically alongside your colleagues isn’t an option, nor is jumping on a flight here and there to ensure the out-of-town office is running smoothly.

What Makes the Tech Scene in Portugal So Special

What Makes the Tech Scene in Portugal So Special

The IPBN talked to industry experts about what makes Portugal such a desirable place to expand tech teams and what sets the companies that have done so apart. We garnered enough food for thought to launch our own Tech News section, but here are the big takeaways.

Panel one of the IPBN Tech Seminar at a Glance

Panel one of the IPBN Tech Seminar at a Glance

We’ve all heard the terms “digital nomad,” "disruptor," and "innovator," but what exactly do they mean, and how might they affect business in the future, especially considering new workplace norms?

Panel Two of the Tech Seminar To Pull Out All the Stops

Panel Two of the Tech Seminar To Pull Out All the Stops

From blockchain technology to Web3 and apps, the panel members, as well as the moderator, are well equipped to answer questions and set the stage for the future of the region.

Porto Attracting New Blood in Business, Tech, and Talent

Porto Attracting New Blood in Business, Tech, and Talent

It’s not just the locals who are taking notice of all that Porto has to offer, it’s the tech scene and digital nomads from all sectors

Otonomee Says Remote is Out, Geographically Friendly is In

Otonomee Says Remote is Out, Geographically Friendly is In

While the appeal of WebSummit was certainly there for

The Talk of the Town: Investing in Portugal’s Tech Sector

The Talk of the Town: Investing in Portugal’s Tech Sector

Venture Capital valuations have shot up across financing stages in 2020, a trend that will likely persist into the next years.

Innovation Ecosystems in Medium-Sized Portuguese Cities to Take on the World

Innovation Ecosystems in Medium-Sized Portuguese Cities to Take on the World

Lisbon, Dublin, and other capital cities are becoming havens for digital nomads and tech talent but the mid-sized cities around them are the sleeping giants in the sector.

Pedro Henriques Promotes Portugal as a Hiring Haven in Tech

Pedro Henriques Promotes Portugal as a Hiring Haven in Tech

Companies should go where the talent is, according to Henriques, and they need to know how to manage the setup in a predictable and scalable way. Portugal is the place to do it. That's how a tech business can set itself apart and keep its employees happy.

Alexandre Barbosa Ventures Into Tech Investment

Alexandre Barbosa Ventures Into Tech Investment

Barbosa says that he would consider Portugal from a VC and entrepreneurial perspective more of a gateway of capital than a native closed market.

Miguel Fontes Talks Startup Shop with the IPBN

Miguel Fontes Talks Startup Shop with the IPBN

The Hub Creativo Beato's first building will open its doors before the end of the year, but perhaps not in the way they originally intended.

Global Shares is Recruiting in Portugal Again After a Successful First Run

Global Shares is Recruiting in Portugal Again After a Successful First Run

To bolster the information in the upcoming IPBN Investment and Hiring in Portugal Event on April 28 and 30, we reached out to Global Shares, a rapidly growing company, to see just what the hiring landscape is looking like, and how Portugal fits into it.

MadeIn Web is Tailor-Made to Make a Mark

MadeIn Web is Tailor-Made to Make a Mark

Madein Web e Mobile is a one-stop-shop for all things relating to branding and supporting today’s myriad digital platforms. “We take your product or service and bring it to the public, helping you achieve your goals early on."

Stepping Your Business Up to Cross the River Rubicon

Stepping Your Business Up to Cross the River Rubicon

The bulk of "Stepping Up" students will be able to improve their strategy, especially if they couple the course with the coaching service that can be done one-to-one or one-to-many for larger teams.

Bridge In is Bridging the Gap in the Portuguese Tech World

Bridge In is Bridging the Gap in the Portuguese Tech World

In anticipation of his conversation with the IPBN on Friday, April 30 at 10h, we sat down with the mastermind behind BridgeIn for an in-depth look at hiring tech talent and his views on setting up shop in Portugal, both for himself and for the companies he assists to that avail.

Bridge In is Anticipating Web Summit 2021

Bridge In is Anticipating Web Summit 2021

One big question is, how will people greet each other? No one knows what to do — so it will be a great way to break the ice.

Agrozapp is Harvesting Data to Reap Better Results

Agrozapp is Harvesting Data to Reap Better Results

Perhaps under the radar to many, the tech scene in Óbidos is flourishing, thanks to measures put in place by the municipality to attract innovators and tech teams to move in and call the quaint “Queen’s city” home. In 2015, the city built what is now referred to as the &l

The IPBN Algarve Tech Seminar is Coming

The IPBN Algarve Tech Seminar is Coming

The focus of the upcoming seminar will be on how the Algarve region is positioning itself to attract digital nomads as well as full-time residents in the tech sector.

Tech: Jobs in Demand and Working Remotely

Tech: Jobs in Demand and Working Remotely

Thanks in large part to the pandemic and the normalization of working from home that sprung forth as a result: how employees work, the talent pool, and the technology market as a whole has changed dramatically over the last two years. IPBN member company Bridge In says there are c

The HCB Living Lab is Practicing What it Preaches

The HCB Living Lab is Practicing What it Preaches

The new laboratory will be the new home for project development in four main categories: Energy, Building, Mobility, and the Circular Economy & Environment, culminating in what the Hub calls a smart campus for large-scale testing of green initiatives within a real urban environment.

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