What is Startup Matchbox
By Admin·Published on 5/13/2026
Startup Matchbox is an initiative by Startup Portugal that connects startups and companies through real business challenges.
As companies look to innovate more quickly and startups seek opportunities to apply and validate their solutions, Startup Matchbox creates a structured meeting point between real needs and innovative solutions.
In simple terms, it works as follows: companies define concrete challenges, and startups can explore those opportunities and present solutions with real application potential.
This model reduces the distance between problems and solutions, creating the conditions for meaningful collaboration.
More than just a connection platform, Startup Matchbox is designed to support real projects between startups and companies.
👉 If you are a startup, explore available challenges and find where your solution can create impact
👉 If you are a company, launch a challenge and find startups with relevant solutions