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Banco Santander, S.A. (Fundação Santander Portugal / Santander X, with Unicorn Factory Lisboa)

Santander X Portugal Award - Startup

Splits a €20,000 prize among three Portuguese startups, plus a spot in the global final.

Santander X runs this as the Startups category of its Portugal Award, delivered together with Unicorn Factory Lisboa on behalf of Fundação Santander Portugal. Entrants apply directly online through the Santander X platform, and a selection process narrows the applicant pool down to six finalists. Those six receive support from a group of experienced mentors to prepare a pitch, then present it in p

Looks for innovative startups legally established in Portugal that meet at least one of: annual revenue up to €250,000, capital raised up to €1 million, or 2 to 25 full-time employees. No specific sector or technology is required.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.21 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€20K

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