About us

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.

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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 Mrkus

Project Manager

Filipe Rollo

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

Madalena d’Orey

Digital Marketing & Communications Associate

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.

Our History

Sustainable Venturesis our signature.
Sustainabilityis our DNA.

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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

Empowering Entrepreneurs Worldwide

BGI is an accelerator and powerhouse, equipping startups and entrepreneurs from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed. We have a multidisciplinary team and a vast network of mentors and partners committed to taking you further.
Your success is our success.

BGI team energetically celebrating at an event, with everyone jumping and smiling in a display of joy and camaraderie

What's BGI All About?

BGI is a world-class startup accelerator and powerhouse, equipping innovators from all over the world with the right knowledge, tools and networks to succeed, while creating a more sustainable and innovative world for all.

*We help startups and deep-tech SMEs to achieve their business, economic and environmental sustainability goals.

*We empower innovators with the knowledge and resources needed to lead sustainable innovation.

*We create synergies and collaboration opportunities between different stakeholder (startups, corporate, SMEs, universities, accelerators and incubators, research centers, public bodies).

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.

14+

Years of experience

Bringing 14 years of industry expertise, BGI’s long-standing experience drives our ability to innovate and lead with confidence.

Our Team

We build, we create, we partner, we support. Together we will create the future. We are at the forefront of preservation, so there is a future to innovate for.