BGI - Sustainable Ventures

The Future Of

Innovation
Education
Fund
Innovation
Innovation
Education
Fund
Powerhouse
Innovation

BGI is a portuguese world-class startup accelerator and venture builder, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, while creating a more sustainable and innovative world for everyone.

AI4Agrifood

Is a global acceleration program for resilient and regenerative food systems designed to turn AI-powered agrifood innovations into real-world impact. We connect startups, corporates, and experts to co-design validated use cases, create potential pilots, and scalable solutions for the future of the food sector.

Sustainable Ventures

The Future Of

Innovation
Education
Fund
Innovation
Innovation
Education
Fund
Powerhouse
Innovation

BGI is a portuguese world-class startup accelerator and venture builder, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, while creating a more sustainable and innovative world for everyone.

1

We help

Startups and deep-tech SMEs to achieve their business, economic and environmental sustainability goals.
Acceleration, Internationalization, Investment

2

We empower

Innovators with the knowledge and resources needed to lead sustainable change.
Academy, Ecosystem Insights

3

We create

Collaboration opportunities between different stakeholders (startups, corporate, SMEs, universities, accelerators and incubators, research centers, public bodies).
Open Innovation

What Do We Do?

Our Areas of Expertise

Agrifood

We connect you with top agrifood leaders to scale innovation and build a more sustainable food system.

Urban Mobility

We link you with global mobility leaders to test pilots and grow solutions for smarter, sustainable cities.

Digital

Our digital programs connect you with investors and experts to grow your business and reshape digital tech.

Health

We empower healthcare startups by connecting them to a global innovation community in research and education.

Climate

We support global entrepreneurs turning climate solutions into real impact, from clean cities to marine biotech.

Raw Materials

We connect raw material innovators with industry leaders to scale sustainable sourcing and production.

Manufacturing

We help manufacturing startups grow by connecting them with partners to build efficient production.

Our Operations

We operate across various programmes like Venture Acceleration, Open Innovation, Innovation Academy, Venture Investment, and Ecosystem Insights, enabling ideas to grow into sustainable, scalable ventures.

30+

Projects

15+

Years of experience

Our Open Programs

See all programs

AI4Agrifood

Agrifood

AquaMicrobiomedb

Agrifood

Agrifood Disruptor

Agrifood

AmpliAqua®

Agrifood

EIT Food country representative

Agrifood

EWA - Empowering Women in Agrifood

Agrifood

Innov4Mobility

Urban Mobility

Sustainable Foods TestBeds

Agrifood

Urban Mobility Disruptor

Urban Mobility

Urban Mobility country representative

Urban Mobility

SFT-EDIH

Agrifood

Tech4RegenAg

Agrifood

GROW

Agrifood

EIC Services

Multiple

FoodEducators

Agrifood

$660 million

Capital Raised

Empowering countless innovators. We demonstrate belief, trust, and determination to redefine possibilities in entrepreneurship.

335

Startups Accelerated

Providing essential resources, guidance, and support. Each startup embodies perseverance and creativity in their journey.

70%

Survival Rate

Reflecting sustained resilience and commitment to navigating challenges, ensuring startup success and sustainability.