INOVAGAIA HUB
the futureit starts here
The innovation hub in Vila Nova de Gaia. We bring together start-ups, talent and industry in a single centre of excellence.
About us
We are a technology-based incubator that invests in pioneering projects, particularly those of a technological nature. We challenge start-ups to harness their creativity and potential. We underpin our support with partnerships with internationally renowned companies. We align our efforts with municipal investment policies. We grow together: the entrepreneurs, the city, the economy and the country.
As a technology hub, Inovagaia aims to attract new entrepreneurs to the Porto Metropolitan Area, with a particular focus on the town of Vila Nova de Gaia.
- 11
- Members
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- Perks
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- Partners
- desde 2009
- 16 years old
Programmes
Our network of infrastructure and services provides the support you need at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
START UP WITH US
Your company’s first premises will always go down in history. Have you ever considered setting up your business at Inovagaia?
SCALE UP WITH US
The ‘Scale up with us’ programme aims to give early-stage start-ups the boost they need to grow faster and more effectively.
LEARN WITH US
A wide range of training courses in a variety of fields, for businesses or individuals, either free of charge or subsidised.
SOFT LANDING
Our programme to welcome foreign entrepreneurs, featuring initiatives and tools designed to promote foreign investment.
ADVICE
We are certified to manage various programmes supporting self-employment, and we are always on hand to support entrepreneurs.
You’re not sure?
Get in touch with us and we’ll help you find the perfect course.
Success stories
Inspiring testimonials.
Innovation Index
Indico Innovation’s main objective is to manage loyalty ecosystems that connect brands and customers, generating the engagement required to drive the business forward. Through market research, data analysis, scenario planning, KPIs, potential opportunities and implementation technologies, we develop bespoke concepts, solutions, processes and projects to achieve your business objectives.
Wysensing
Wysensing develops solutions based on IoT (Internet of Things) technology.
Medsky
Medsky’s mission is to improve patients’ access to medical information through the development of innovative IT solutions.
RESOURCES.
Our spaces
Sala de Coworking
Meeting room
Salas privadas
Conference room
Building
Current Affairs
News and events
Gaia made its mark at the SIM Conference
Porto’s Alfândega venue became the European hub for innovation and entrepreneurship during the SIM Conference (Startups & Investment Matching). Amidst a massive event, with over 4,000 participants, 450 startups, 270 investors and 40 partners, INOVAGAIA and the Municipality of Gaia were not just another name on the list. They made a disruptive, energetic and impossible-to-ignore impression.
INOVAGAIA brings vision and innovation to Web Summit 2025
INOVAGAIA returned to Lisbon for four intense days at Web Summit 2025. Four days of total immersion in innovation, continuous learning, gathering inspiration and fostering the connections that drive the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We’ve now returned to Gaia with our bags full of new insights, ideas and contacts that reinforce the path we’ve been building over the last few years. The knowledge we’ve gained and the connections we’ve made are the energy that drives us to continue empowering, accelerating and flying ever higher. This year marked a special moment: for the first time, INOVAGAIA was present with its own stand. And what a stand! The powerful image of the eye – a symbol of vision, focus and the future – stood out and captured the attention of hundreds of visitors. Truly striking!
BOOSTCAMP III
Have you ever felt like your startup has real potential, but just needs that final push to take off? Well, that push now has a date and a place: June 1st and 2nd, at INOVAGAIA.
Scale Up With Us: The new acceleration programme at INOVAGAIA kicks off today!
Over the next nine weeks, a select group of start-ups will turn their potential into scalability, with a focus on global growth and innovation.
INOVAGAIA successfully launches 'Scale Up With Us'
INOVAGAIA has just written a new chapter in its support for national entrepreneurship with the conclusion of the first edition of Scale Up With Us. Over the course of nine intensive weeks, this pioneering acceleration programme has prepared a select group of start-ups for the challenges of global scaling.
WorkSmart: Healthier companies start with the mind
The workshop demonstrated how mental health and innovation go hand in hand, creating balanced, productive and creative working environments.
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Our key partners.
Leading organisations that believe in the power of innovation — offering financial support, market access, technical expertise and credibility to help start-ups grow.
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Contacts
Headquarters
Avenida Manuel Violas, 476
4410-137 - São Félix da Marinha
Portugal
(Call to a national landline)