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Who Are We?
BGI is a world-class startup accelerator empowering innovators and professionals worldwide to transform science into high-impact, sustainable ventures.
With over a decade of experience, BGI focuses on accelerating green biotechnology solutions that regenerate ecosystems, decarbonise industries and cities and build resilient economies.
Based in Lisbon, BGI operates globally with sustainability at its core.
1
Mission
Empower innovators and startups to achieve sustainable economic, environmental and business success
2
Vision
A world where innovation delivers impact for people and planet
3
Values
Sustainability DNACollaboration & ecosystem buildingInnovation excellence
Why BGI?
Benefiting from our inception at MIT and partnership with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) & the European Innovation Council (EIC), we are proud of our extensive portfolio. Over 800 entrepreneurs from around the world have relied on our services and network to succeed in their industries and make their startups prosper.
30+
Projects
15+
Years of experience
Our Team
Gonçalo Amorim
CEO
Ricardo Nunes
CFO
João Rabaça
Director of Operations
Cláudia Godinho
Strategic Consultant
Sofia Boléo
Financial Administrative
Soraia Caetano
Projects Manager
Jan Markus
Project Manager
Catarina Casadinho
Project Manager
Clara Pais
Project Manager
Ricardo Ribeiro
Academy Coordinator
Paula Esteves
Communications Director
Catarina Rodrigues
Communication & Graphic Designer
Marta Grencho
Communication & Marketing
Sami Haraketi
Content Manager
Our Numbers
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$660 million
Capital Raised
Empowering countless innovators, demonstrating belief, trust, and determination to redefine possibilities in entrepreneurship.
335
Startups accelerated
Providing essential resources, guidance, and support, each startup embodies perseverance and creativity in their journey.
70%
Survival rate
Reflecting sustained resilience and commitment to navigating challenges, ensuring startup success and sustainability.
9
Exits
Demonstrating strategic success, BGI has achieved 9 successful exits, underscoring our ability to guide ventures to profitable conclusions.
1000+
Jobs created
With over 1000 jobs created, BGI showcases our impact on economic growth and our commitment to fostering talent and opportunity.
1000+
Jobs created
With over 1000 jobs created, BGI showcases our impact on economic growth and our commitment to fostering talent and opportunity.
2010
Beginning of MIT Portugal Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) Initiative.
2011
Creation of MIT Portugal Venture competition, with a fund of 6.8 million from Caixa Capital.
Beginning of Boston Global Immersion.
2013
Company incorporated as BGI S.A.
2016
Partnership with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).
Creation of i-Danha Food Lab.
2019
Obtaining €1.6 million grants for the creation of a collaborative laboratory in Idanha-a-Nova.
2020
Opening of the Food4Sustainability CoLAB.
2021- Onwards
BGI Sustainable Ventures.
Coordination of new investments for Recirculating Aquaponics Systems in Portugal
