Committed to the ongoing assistance to the county’s economy, the Town Hall identified the need to create new tools to foster entrepreneurial activity, attract investment and support the development of business activities, based on a network of partners and knowledge.
A need suppressed the moment START Esposende was launched, as it is an Investment Agency and Business Incubator.
Capable of providing close assistance, START Esposende plans to be present in the companies’ life from the moment they are still business ideas, welcome investors and entrepreneurs, settle in business hosting areas and after-care services for the company and its workers.
Within the scope of its competences, START Esposende plays the role of a true partner of the business projects that want to bring added value to the local economy, making available a network of essential partners for the success of the business projects.
Investors, companies and entrepreneurs can also rely on the Espaço Empresa (Business Contact Point) where, under the scope of the protocol established with IAPMEI, it will be possible to bring investors, businessmen and entrepreneurs closer to the countless public administration entities that intervene in the formalization, growth, that is, in the companies lives.
- An innovative project that also means to interact directly with the cultural and natural heritage, with the social economy and with the county’s tourism promotion, highlighting its exceptional conditions to invest, visit and, above all, to live.
- This project rises as a true propeller to develop the economy of the Municipality of Esposende, capable of setting the pace of sustainable growth, guaranteeing a vision of social, environmental, technological responsibility, focused on the well-being of both people and community.
- A project that makes Esposende the new home for investors, so, Welcome Home.
Welcome Home.
At START Esposende we focus on increasing the local dynamic and therefore we support entrepreneurial and business investment initiatives
Our services are provided to all promoters aspiring to develop a business idea and to all the companies wishing to settle or expand within Esposende boundaries.
Our mission is to encourage interaction between the local community and potential investors and promoters, aiming at increasing the number of partnerships that foster the local economy as a whole.
START Esposende main objectives are:
- Internal and external promotion of Esposende;
- Support to attract and develop innovative projects;
- Attraction of local investment.
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Message from President
Carlos Silva
The promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation, and wealth creation is a strategic priority for the Municipality of Esposende. We believe that the sustainable economic development of our municipality is built on vision, ambition, and, above all, support for those who create, invest, and generate employment.
START Esposende serves as a central instrument of this policy, acting as a true platform for entrepreneurship support and investment attraction. It is a space where ideas find the conditions to grow, where projects are structured, and where businesses receive close, qualified, and results-oriented support.
The Municipality of Esposende stands alongside entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, from the initial concept phase to the consolidation and expansion of their businesses. We are committed to maintaining close relationships, simplifying processes, providing specialised technical support, and building bridges with public, private, and academic institutions, fostering an ecosystem that encourages innovation and competitiveness.
We actively work to create attractive conditions for the establishment of new businesses and the growth of existing ones, recognising the local business community as a fundamental driver of the municipality’s economy. The attraction of both national and international investment is viewed as an opportunity to strengthen the creation of qualified jobs, stimulate our strategic sectors, and position Esposende as a competitive territory prepared for the future.
Entrepreneurship, innovation, knowledge, and talent are decisive factors in economic competitiveness. For this reason, we promote connections with higher education institutions, knowledge centres, and research organisations, encouraging modernisation, digital transformation, and the adoption of sustainable solutions that enhance the value of businesses and the territory.
This is a path we wish to follow with identity, responsibility, and vision—one of balanced, inclusive, and sustainable economic development, aligned with the values of Esposende and the quality of life of our community.
On behalf of START Esposende, I extend an open invitation to entrepreneurs, investors, and partners to grow with us and help build a more dynamic, innovative, and prosperous municipality.
Welcome home!