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EA 2026 | Most Impactful Startup Award - Nominations

As part of the Entrepreneurship Awards 2026, Unicorn Factory Lisboa, in partnership with Casa do Impacto | Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, is proud to present the 4th edition of the Most Impactful Startup Award.

This award recognizes impact startups with relevant operations in Portugal that stand out for their innovation, scalability, and capacity to address social and/or environmental challenges - while building toward economic sustainability.

📌 Who can be nominated?

• Startups with headquarters and/or significant operations in Portugal

• Startups with innovative solution, technology-driven, with a scalable business model • Strong potential to generate social and/or environmental impact alongside economic returns

📅 Timeline

• Nominations: until September 18, 2026

• Applications:until September 23, 2026 • Award Ceremony: October 2026

💡 The winning startup receives a €2,500 prize and 1 year of free incubation awarded by Casa do Impacto | Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa and recognition as a leader in impact entrepreneurship in Portugal.

🌱 With your nomination, you are helping us celebrate startups that combine combine innovation and impact to shape a better future.