Building Global Innovators (BGI)
BGI – Sustainable Ventures is a world-class leading deep tech and innovation accelerator based in Lisbon, Portugal, fostering sustainable transformation across sectors including agrifood, the blue economy, urban mobility, and digital innovation. As a key player in the European innovation ecosystem, BGI empowers startups, corporates, researchers, and students through venture acceleration, open innovation and entrepreneurial education. With a strong focus on sustainability, impact, and internationalisation, BGI bridges the gap from lab to market — acting as a vital connector between academia, research labs, and businesses.Our core activities include:
- Accelerating deep tech and impact-driven startups through tailored programmes focused on agrifood, blue economy, urban mobility, and digital transformation
- Designing and managing EU-funded innovation initiatives (e.g. Horizon Europe, EIT KICs) with a focus on coordination, communication, and measurable impact
- Delivering challenge-based education and capacity building, including startup academies, summer schools, and open innovation workshops
- Building cross-sector ecosystems by connecting startups, corporates, public institutions, and academia to co-create solutions for systemic challenges
- Promoting sustainability, circularity, and inclusivity across all ventures, partnerships, and project outcomes.
Get to know BGI at www.bgi.pt, or follow BGI on LinkedIn and Instagram at @bgiaccelerator
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Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
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