Startup23

StartUP23 is a Portugal-based startup accelerator and innovation program provider that offers acceleration, mentorship, and educational programs to help early-stage founders validate ideas, launch products, and scale their ventures. The organization runs the S23 Accelerator, a structured program covering business fundamentals, marketing, pitching, investment strategy, and product development through workshops, mentoring sessions, and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors. The program is delivered fully online, with an in-person Demo Day held in Lisbon, making it accessible to founders across Portugal and beyond. StartUP23 also works with corporate partners and ecosystems to drive innovation through tailored programs. Its mission is to boost entrepreneurship and help startups transform ideas into structured, scalable businesses.