Empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide

BGI is an accelerator and powerhouse, equipping startups and entrepreneurs from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed. We have a multidisciplinary team and a vast network of mentors and partners committed to taking you further.
Your success is our success.

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What's BGI All About?

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.

*We help startups and deep-tech SMEs to achieve their business, economic and environmental sustainability goals.

*We empower innovators with the knowledge and resources needed to lead sustainable innovation.

*We create synergies and collaboration opportunities between different stakeholder (startups, corporate, SMEs, universities, accelerators and incubators, research centers, public bodies).

$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.

9

Exits

Demonstrating strategic success, BGI has achieved 9 successful exits, underscoring our ability to guide ventures to profitable conclusions.

1000+

Jobs created

With over 1000 jobs created, BGI showcases our impact on economic growth and our commitment to fostering talent and opportunity.

14+

Years of experience

Bringing 14 years of industry expertise, BGI’s long-standing experience drives our ability to innovate and lead with confidence.

Our Team

We build, we create, we partner, we support. Together we will create the future. We are at the forefront of preservation, so there is a future to innovate for.

Gonçalo Amorim

CEO

Ricardo Nunes

CFO

João Rabaça

Director of Operations

Cláudia Godinho

Head of Academy

Soraia Caetano

Projects Manager

Carolina pereira

Project Manager

Jan Markus

Project Manager

Nuno Pedro

Project Manager

Filipe Rollo

Project Manager

Cecilia Franco

Comunication Manager

Catarina Rodrigues

Communication & Graphic
Designer

Maria João Moreira

Communication Manager

Sami Haraketi

Content Manager