Who We Serve
Our community is designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and innovators across Portuguese-speaking African nations who are ready to scale their impact.
Startup
Founders
Innovators building solutions for local and global challenges across all PALOP countries
Ecosystem
Builders
Incubators, accelerators, hubs, universities and local startup associations fostering entrepreneurship and innovation
Investors &
Financial Partners
Angels, venture funds, development partners, and institutions seeking to invest in high-potential founders and scalable ideas
Policy Makers &
Institutions
Governments and public agencies working to create enabling environments for startups and innovation-led growth
Diaspora &
Global Allies
Professionals, mentors, and organisations across the Lusophone and African diaspora eager to give back, invest, and collaborate
Women &
Underrepresented Innovators
Change-makers from all backgrounds who deserve equitable access to resources, visibility, and opportunities
Innovation
Technology
Data
Impact
Our Mission
To create a thriving ecosystem where entrepreneurs can access the resources, networks, and knowledge they need to build successful, scalable businesses that drive economic growth and social impact
What We Do
PALOP STARTUPS connects, empowers, and amplifies the startup ecosystems of Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé e Príncipe — building one united innovation space for Lusophone Africa.We work to transform fragmented local efforts into a coordinated movement for global competitiveness and inclusive growth.
Unite Founders and Ecosystem Builders
Create a regional community that connects startups, investors, mentors, accelerators, and innovation hubs across PALOP countries to share knowledge, opportunities, and resources.
Promote Policy Dialogue & Advocacy
Engage with governments and regional institutions to shape startup-friendly policies and ensure that innovation is at the center of national and regional development agendas.
Amplify Lusophone Startup Visibility
Showcase PALOP startups on global stages, building international partnerships and reinforcing the identity and global relevance of Lusophone innovation.
Champion Inclusion & Shared Prosperity
Ensure that women, youth, and entrepreneurs from smaller or underrepresented regions have equal access to opportunities within the regional ecosystem.