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Beta-Start - Acceleration

Beta Start is an international acceleration program organized by Beta-i, with support from Turismo de Portugal, as part of the FIT 2.0 Program – Fostering Innovation in Tourism.

Turismo de Portugal

01 April 2026

Beta Start seeks to accelerate 15 early-stage startups—with a developed prototype or early users—that offer solutions or products focused on the green transition of the tourism sector.

Areas of focus include, among others, reducing single-use plastic, minimizing food waste, and sourcing local products, thereby promoting more sustainable practices throughout the tourism value chain.

Throughout the program, teams are guided through the process of defining their target audience, value proposition, distribution channels, and customer relationships, progressing to the validation of prototypes, the business model, and the cost structure.

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