Applications can be submitted by:

a) Individuals or entities with innovative ideas and/or projects with economic potential.

b) Entrepreneurs looking to validate their innovative business ideas with growth potentialand strategic interest.

c) Companies legally established and operating for less than 5 years, with innovative, distinctive projects with growth potential.

No! We also have a virtual plan so you can choose what best suits your needs.

You get all the benefits of our incubation plan, but you can work from anywhere in the world, not just at our space in Porto, Portugal.

All the benefits of our incubation plan, such as business mentoring, community access, events and training, and access to our coworking space full-time with a fixed desk for one person. Each additional person from the same incubated company can access the coworking space at the coworking’s standard rate, with a 20% discount.

Yes! Our incubation plans have a minimum duration of 6 months. We recommend the 12-month plan so you can make the most of all the resources, mentoring, and growth opportunities we offer.

Absolutely! Applications are open all year. We carefully review each one, and if there’s a good synergy, we’ll get in touch to move forward with the process.

The recording studio and event space at Synergy are available to all incubates with special conditions.

15% discount on studio use.

• The studio can be booked for podcast recording, social media videos, online courses, and other digital content.
• Bookings should be made in advance to ensure availability.
• If you need editing, additional services are available.

10% discount on space use.

• Ideal for workshops, launches, meetups, and training sessions.
• Bookings should be made in advance to ensure availability.
• Option to add extra services like catering, coffee break, and lunch.

If you have questions or want to book the studio or event space, get in touch with us!

At Synergy, you’ll have access to a team of experienced mentors and coaches ready to help you grow and develop a sustainable digital business.

Inês Petiz & Hélder Vilares – Entrepreneurs with over 16 years of experience across various business areas and founders of Synergy Porto, one of the city’s best coworking spaces. Inês is a coach specializing in entrepreneurial understanding, while Hélder has experience in video, podcasting, and product design.

🌍 Fernando Fraga – Specialist in supporting the development and internationalization of businesses and startups. With over 6 years leading Acredita Portugal and experience as Head of Growth & Acceleration at Startup Portugal, he brings a growth-oriented strategic vision.

📚 Vanessa Silva – With 15 years of experience in the education market, she’s a specialist in developing strategic partnerships, helping creators expand their impact and reach.

💡 Network of Specialized Mentors – Beyond this core team, we have partner mentors in key areas like business model validation, branding, marketing, monetization, and more, ensuring comprehensive support for your growth.

Our mentors do more than guide you—they’re here to support you at every stage of your journey! 🚀

With any incubation plan, you get free access to 2 events/training sessions per month. It’s a great opportunity to grow your network and gain new skills!