Deadline Date: December 12, 2025
Startup Discoveries, backed by an international tourism innovation ecosystem, offers a global acceleration program designed to empower high-potential startups and promote innovative tourism ventures worldwide.
The focus areas of the opportunity are AI & Automation to make planning, booking, changes, and customer support faster and easier, Sustainable Tourism to reduce environmental impact and support local communities in every trip, Digital Solutions for SMEs to give small tourism businesses simple tools to go online, reach new customers, and grow sustainably, Improve Tourist Experience to make each visitor’s journey smoother, friendlier, and more memorable, Data Management to turn scattered data into clear insights that drive smarter, everyday decisions, Demand & Capacity Management to spread visitors across times and places to reduce crowds and create balanced tourism flows.
Startup Discoveries is a four-week international remote acceleration program that culminates in an Innovation Tour in Portugal, where selected teams explore the local tourism ecosystem, connect directly with investors, and present their projects at exclusive networking events. The program integrates intensive growth bootcamps covering growth, marketing, and sales to help startups accelerate development and scale faster.
Participants receive personalized mentorship from top national and international mentors, expert advisory from industry leaders, and access to a wide investor network, creating valuable pathways for investment and strategic partnerships. The acceleration journey also supports startups in forming direct partnerships with leading tourism sector players and strengthening their market presence.
The opportunity is open to startups with a prototype or already in the launch stage, particularly tech-driven ventures connected to tourism, with at least one dedicated co-founder and a team prepared to engage fully throughout the remote and in-person phases. The program prioritises founders who demonstrate strong commitment, execution capacity, and innovative business ideas with clear scalability and relevance to the travel and tourism industry.
For more information, visit Startup Factory.
