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Welcome to Âmbar, the accelerator built for what’s ready to stand.
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Impact On Startups
You get mentorship from global advisors and top local minds.
We accelerate growth, connect you to serious investors, and link you with companies ready to test your product. You’ll run pilots, validate your model, and prove if your idea can scale.
Let’s build.
Impact On Investors
Every startup here is tested in the field, with real data, monitoring, and traction.
These are solutions Portugal & Europe’s industries and climate goals demand: leaner, greener, built to grow. Âmbar is their quality filter; practical, proven, and ready to scale.
Let’s build.
Impact On Sponsors
Sponsorship means thought leadership.
You identify the problems, engage with founders, and help craft solutions that work in the field. It’s not a gesture, it’s a partnership: practical, agile, and built on your insight.
Let’s build.
Impact in Portugal & the World
Every startup here is tested in the field, with real data, monitoring, and traction.
These are solutions Portugal & Europe’s industries and climate goals demand: leaner, greener, built to grow. Âmbar is their quality filter; practical, proven, and ready to scale.
Our key industries
The sectors we work in are built on legacy. Generations of know-how, structure, and practice. But they’re also where new solutions can have the greatest impact.
We don’t replace what exists, we help evolve it.
Industry & Construction
Europe invests ~2.9% of GDP each year: billions in motion.
Energy
The EU channels $390 billion annually into clean energy.
Mobility & Transports
Shared and electric transport raised $170 billion worldwide in 2024.
Fashion & Textiles
Portugal’s textile exports reached €5.6 billion in 2024.
Tourism
Portugal is among Europe’s fastest-growing tourism hubs.
FAQS
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Why should I join Âmbar instead of any other incubator?
Most incubators take whoever applies, then wait to see if anyone builds something the market wants. We don’t. At Âmbar, we start with companies, investors, and real market needs. By the time we onboard founders, we already know what the market is ready to back. That means every cohort is shaped by demand, and every startup is building with a head start.
Why do companies, institutions and investors trust Âmbar?
Because we don’t force a tradeoff between sustainability and profitability, we align them. At Âmbar, we bring both to the table, and that’s why the private sector listens. Our cohorts don’t chase trends, they’re built around what companies are ready to back, and what investors are actively looking for. As a founder, that puts you in a unique position: inside a program that’s already earned trust, with access to real problems, global experts, and investors who know why you’re here. You’ll be solving for their boardroom and for the planet, not one at the expense of the other.
Is this just another local program with local reach?
No. Âmbar’s leadership spent 9+ years abroad building a global network of investors, technical advisors, and operators across four continents. That international reach shapes everything we do, especially our advisory network. You’ll get access to sharp, global expertise- the kind you won’t find in any other Portuguese incubator.
What exactly do I get if I’m accepted?
You get what most early-stage founders dream of, and rarely find in one place. Workspace when you need it, a sector-specific advisory board tailored to your cohort, 1:1 sessions with global experts and national industry leaders, monthly coaching on the make-or-break topics: leadership, fundraising, product, pitching, PMF, and go-to-market. You’ll have scheduled exposure to investors, opportunities for pilot projects with companies already at the table, and a founder community built on real exchange.
I’m a Founder. Do I have to pay to join Âmbar?
No upfront fees. No equity taken. We’ve built a model that’s financially backed so we can stay focused on founder success, not early monetization. If you win, we win: we only take a small share of revenue or investment that comes directly through our network and corporations. Until then, we’re all in with you.
