Sustainable Ventures

Innovation
Education
Fund
Powerhouse
Innovation

Empowering global innovators for a sustainable future.
BGI supports startups in achieving environmental, business, and economic sustainability.

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Who are we?

Based in Lisbon. Impacting innovators from all continents.

BGI is a world-class startup accelerator and powerhouse, 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 all.

Sustainable Venturesis our signature. Sustainabilityis our DNA.
With over a decade of experience, BGI is committed to creating value from a sustainability perspective:

Our Areas

Agrifood
Mobility
Cleantech
Healthtech
Digital

We connect you with leading national and international companies to support the development of innovative agrifood solutions. Through our specialized programs, we help you scale your business and transform the future of food production. Join us to create a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient agrifood sector for all.

We connect you with renowned national and international companies to help you implement pilot projects and create synergies. Through our mobility programs, we give you the chance to grow your enterprise and revolutionize the way we move in urban spaces. Join us to create more efficient, accessible and sustainable cities for all.

We are committed to helping global entrepreneurs fight climate change. By supporting the brightest minds in business and academia, we help bring solutions to the market that have a positive impact on the environment. From clean cities to marine biotechnology, find out how we can help you power your sustainable technology.

We empower entrepreneurs to drive innovation in healthcare at national, European and global levels. We connect startups with a leading innovation community dedicated to driving healthcare advancements through entrepreneurship, education and research.

Through our Digital programs, we give you the chance to boost your business and revolutionize the world of digital technology by connecting you with investors, companies and other players and experts in our network.

Our open programs
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Sustainable Ventures
Portrait of Gonçalo Amorim, BGI CEO, in the BGI areas section highlighting key innovation metrics
Projects
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Years of experience
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Our open programs

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Agrifood

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Agrifood Disruptor

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RIS Inspire HealthySoil4Life Summer School

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Inspire CircularAgriFood Summer School

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Agrifood4future

Urban Mobility

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Curso Profissional - Digitalizing Mobility

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Blue Economy Acceleration

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EWA

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Innov4Mobility

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AmpliAqua®

Health

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Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices

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SFT-EDIH

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Tech4RegenAg

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GROW

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EIC Services

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FoodEducators

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EIT Food Hub

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EIT Urban Mobility Hub

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Sustainable Foods TestBeds

Our Numbers

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$660 million

Capital Raised

Empowering countless innovators, demonstrating 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.