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START-UP HUB

EUROPE S NEWEST TECH CAPITAL - With its wealth of tech talent, both local and from overseas, and support in the form of tax incentives, grants and initiatives, Lisbon is on course to become a key centre of innovation within Europe.

EDUCATION

Sources: University of Lisbon, Times Higher Education

EUR1 million has been allocated by the Lisbon government for the development of start-up incubators a first for Europe

135 incubators and accelerators across Lisbon house more than 400 start-ups and have created 3,000 jobs

Beyond the introduction of new tech firms, major technology companies establishing a presence in the city cements Lisbon s position as a leading tech hub:

EDUCATION - Lisbon is home to 3 ranked universities, more than 130,000 students, and over 34% of all Portuguese students pursuing tertiary education.

Lisbon is the country's key university hub. Currently experiencing a 'brain gain', a growing number of students are choosing to stay in Lisbon once they graduate, enticed by the city's growing employment opportunities.

have all established digital hubs in the city within the past 2 years

The world s largest technology convention will be hosted in Lisbon

annually between 2016-2026 and the Portuguese government has estimated that the event will generate EUR3 billion in revenue for the city over the next 10 years

University of Lisbon

Instituto Superior Tecnico

Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

Over 20,000 total students 17% international students Recently received EUR16 million funding to create new campus

Top ranked university in Portugal Portugal s largest university 6,900 foreign students Over 50,000 full time students

11th top European Engineering school 9% international students Largest school of Engineering, Science, Technology & Architecture in Portugal

700 companies were created in the high-tech sectors between 2014 - 2016

has invested EUR1 million in new installations

Sources: Invest Lisboa, Made of Lisboa