European Hub: Lisbon, Portugal

With markets and trends constantly changing it feels like now more than ever is the right time to be taking a leap to an up-and-coming startup eco system to scale a venture. This excites me because it gives entrepreneurs access to networks in both the U.K., Portugal, and beyond!

Anthea Kolitsas - Founder of Project Happy Note | LSE Generate Accelerator Cohort Member

Apply to join our upcoming cohort in September

Join our European community

We offer 3-month programmes that are designed to level-up founders in their early stages, creating lasting connections between ambitious entrepreneurs and new eco-systems. We do this through community events with industry leaders, expert mentors, and a growing list of exclusive perks, all while leveraging our international network.

LSE Generate pours the rocket fuel on any startup or innovator.

Upcoming Programmes

Office Space
Discounts on tools to help you build your business (i.e AWS and Stripe)
Fireside chats, workshops & coaching with industry experts
Deep dives to help you and your startup accelerate
Investor office hours
Launch workbook & materials

Launch Lisbon Fee: £2,999

Access to the Launch Lisbon Programme
Accommodation for the duration of the programme with cohort members
Welcome retreat
Cohort socials
Community-led programming
Monthly offsite visits

Live Lisbon Fee: £6,499

Apply to access a co-working desk space in the heart of Libson at Casa do Impacto (video). Generate's new home in Europe, surrounded by the next generation of social entrepreneurs, who believe in sustainable business models capable of creating impact.

European GenDen Fee: £0 (limited spaces available)

Why Lisbon?

Europe’s sunniest capital, Lisbon has put itself on the global entrepreneurship stage for international companies and startups alike. The startup scene in Portugal is up-and-coming, growing rapidly each year, and soon to become the startup capital of Southern Europe with enterprises including: Talkdesk, Landing.jobs and Unbabel, among many others calling Lisbon home.

On the radar of big corporations who are looking to open an office abroad and entrepreneurs aiming to start a project, Lisbon, and the Portuguese government, offer a helping hand to settle, start or continue a project or company in its country.

Accommodation and Community

We see a great deal of programme value stemming from the meaningful connections you make amongst the cohort. Working and living alongside other ambitious, driven individuals provides an opportunity to excel within your own field, as well as, an opportunity to create and innovate together.

The Live Lisbon programme includes a room in one of our startups houses. This furnished accommodation, with regular cleaners and necessary amenities, will have a comfortable space to work. This home offers a supportive community of ambitious and likeminded entrepreneurs.

Through shared experiences, we hope our members connect to help one another problem solve, share challenges, and most importantly give feedback on each each others work. We will also encourage members to share key learnings within the community through peer to peer learning.

Who should apply

We are looking for entrepreneurs who are interested in living and working from Lisbon for at least 3-months. You should be working towards building a startup or working on an entrepreneurial venture that is less than two-years old. Your work should be making the world a better place, preferably in alignment with the UNSDGs.

There will be a two stage application process which involves an initial online application and subsequent interview for those who have been shortlisted

Mission-driven and committed to creating impact in your work
Working most of their time on their entrepreneurial venture
Committed to completing the programme in Lisbon
Willing to give back and contribute to the local startup community

For further questions please refer to the FAQs and contact our programme team

Key Dates

Early deadline: 18th June

Main deadline: 25th June

Payment deadline: 30th July

Programme kickoff: 6th September

In the last week of August we plan to take a welcome trip to Madeira which has recently launch the digital nomad island initiative. We will be staying in Ponta do Sol, Nomad Village, with free working space, events, access to the community and all of its natural beauty. A picturesque village that gathers history, culture, gastronomy & community.

This week long event will be filled with team building sessions as we explore the island, learn more about each others work and of course collaborate on some amazing projects.