UP & OPEN
at UPCaldas.
Official launch of UPCaldas, the new entrepreneurship ecosystem in Caldas da Rainha. diogomachado.pt is a service provider for the Acelerar 2030 programme.
12 June 2026
Doors 14:30, start 15:00, networking until sunset.
Expoeste, Caldas da Rainha
Rua da Bela Vista, 2500-206 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal.
Acelerar 2030 provider
diogomachado.pt offers free physical or digital space until end of 2026 to qualified participants.
Five hours,
six moments.
Check-in
Participant reception and access credentials.
Welcome
Official opening by organisers and institutional partners.
Panel discussion
Regional entrepreneurship, funding and institutional support.
Inauguration
Ribbon cutting and formal presentation of UPCaldas to the community.
Guided tour
Walkthrough of the spaces and presentation of current programmes.
Sunset networking
Informal gathering with participants, mentors and local community.
Institutions
present.
Exclusive benefit. Qualified participants on the day receive free physical or digital space at UPCaldas until end of 2026.
Meet Diogo Machado at the event to talk about your project or your application to the Acelerar 2030 programme.
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