THE BOOTCAMP
Two weeks of online workshops, market insights, and one-to-one mentoring. We prepare startups and university teams to pitch across the China–Lusophone corridor.
Week 1: Workshops and market sessions.
Week 2: Mentoring and pitch refinement.
STARTS
12 October
DURATION
2 weeks
FORMAT
Online
SESSIONS
English
TIMELINE
10 Oct
12–24
26 Oct
10 Nov
29 Nov–9 Dec
3 Dec
4 Dec
Registration
Online Bootcamp ← You are here
Pitch Submission
FInalists Announced
Soft-Landing in the GBA
929 Summit in Venetian Macau
929 Finals in Venetian Macau
MENTORING
Dates
Language
Registration
19 – 23 Oct
Portuguese / Chinese / English
Teams will receive available slots and languages during the first week of the Bootcamp to book your session
PREPARING YOUR PITCH
One question sits at the centre of every pitch: what connects your startup to the other market?
Some teams look from Portuguese-speaking countries toward China. Others look from China toward Lusophone markets. Both directions are welcome.
The strongest pitches are specific about the deal. A manufacturing partner. A distribution channel. A pilot with a corporate or research lab. A supplier that changes your unit economics. Whatever fits your business.
By the end of the Bootcamp, aim to be clear on three things: which connection, which direction, and why your team can make it happen.
TOOLKIT
Reading to go alongside the sessions. Not homework -use what’s useful for your pitch.
Step-by-step building guide and pressure-testing your business model before you pitch.
Key concepts for scaling across borders: market entry, partnerships, and fundraising.
A one-page framework to map your cross-border value proposition. Fill it in as you work through the Bootcamp.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Market overviews, pitch strategy, investor insights, and founder stories from past editions. Watch anytime — start with what’s most relevant to your pitch.
Sharing Experience from 2024 Finalist
IPLEXMED
A past finalist shares what worked — and what they’d do differently
The Greater Bay Area of China – Business Landscape & Opportunities for Startups
Peter Helis
Where the opportunities are for startups entering China’s GBA
Business Lean Canvas
Tomás Caeiro
How to structure your business model on a single page
Sustainability in Business Plans
Bernard Cheng
How to integrate sustainability into your pitch and strategy
Master Your Pitch
João Martins
Practical tips to deliver a clear and compelling pitch
Business Landscape & Opportunities in Portugal
Vitor Ferreira
Market overview for teams looking to enter or partner in Portugal
Macau as a Business Platform – Fórum Macau / IPIM
Micaela Santos
How Macau connects China and Portuguese-speaking markets
Mitigate Risk for Startups
Paulo Andrez
Common startup risks and how to reduce them early
Blitz Innovation for New Product Development and MVP
Igniteers
Fast-track methods to go from idea to minimum viable product
Business Landscape in Brazil
Laércio Aniceto Silva
Key sectors, trends, and entry points for Brazil’s startup market
Startup Funding from an Investor Perspective
Rui Ferreira
What investors actually look for — and what makes them say no
Business Overview & Landscape in Mozambique
José Diogo
Opportunities and challenges for startups entering Mozambique
Business Overview & Landscape in Angola
Evaldo Chindele
Market overview and key sectors for startups eyeing Angola
Business Overview & Landscape – Small Portuguese Speaking Countries
José Simões
Opportunities across Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé, and Timor-Leste