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What makes a great pitch on Startup Matchbox
Within Startup Matchbox, a pitch should not be viewed simply as a presentation.It is a mutual evaluation process.The startup is assessing whether the company re…
Fernanda Alvarenga8/12/2026
How to turn a business challenge into an innovation opportunity
When a company decides to work with startups, the first challenge is rarely technological.More often, it is about defining the problem itself.The quality of the…
Fernanda Alvarenga7/24/2026
Startup opportunity: computer vision for real-time construction site monitoring
Construction sites are among the most complex operational environments to manage.Multiple teams, activities and pieces of equipment operate simultaneously, ofte…
Fernanda Alvarenga7/20/2026
How to interpret a business challenge
One of the most common reasons an application does not progress has little to do with the quality of the technology being presented.More often, it is linked to…
Fernanda Alvarenga7/10/2026
How to increase your chances of being selected
On Startup Matchbox, a strong application is not only about the technology being presented.What matters most is clearly demonstrating how the solution addresses…
Fernanda Alvarenga6/16/2026
How to participate in Startup Matchbox
Startup Matchbox was created to facilitate collaboration between startups and companies through real business challenges.The platform is designed to make this p…
Fernanda Alvarenga6/16/2026
AI and modular construction: a startup opportunity on Startup Matchbox
Modular construction is gaining relevance as companies look for faster, more efficient and scalable ways to build. But to unlock its full potential, several tec…
Administrador5/20/2026
What is Startup Matchbox
Startup Matchbox is an initiative by Startup Portugal that connects startups and companies through real business challenges.As companies look to innovate more q…
Administrador5/13/2026