Work from Belmonte
2 two iconic spaces in Belmonte
Ignite Boost
Innovation Factory
Incubation Methodology
Pre-Incubation
6 months
Idea maturation, business plan elaboration, and company formation.
Incubation
18 months
Project development and execution, market entry, and client acquisition.
Business Development
24 months
Sustainable growth and preparation to operate outside the incubator.
Services
Customized incubation and acceleration programs
Mentoring by a global network of experienced professionals
Specialized consulting in key business areas
Access to national and international investor networks
Training in entrepreneurship and innovation
Organization of events, conferences, and workshops
Support services: high-speed internet, meeting rooms, printing, etc.
Physical and virtual incubation
Areas of Activity
Culture
- Sculptural park
- Artistic Residencies
- 3D Printing in Cement of statues
- Audience creation (Film screenings)
- Television program (Periodic program about cinema filmed in Belmonte)
Research
- Awarding of Scientific Scholarships (PhD)
- Ubiquitous Computing
- Energy
- Efficiency and Resource Management
- Cinema Research
Cinema
- Film Festival (Short and Feature films)
- Cinema-related events
Work from Belmonte
For Startups
Online platform for presenting projects to partner investors (Matchmaking)
Regular pitch events for incubated startups
CCC - Cinema Culture and Science Association
Ignite Belmonte was born from the vision of CCC - Cinema Culture and Science Association, founded in 2024 to promote regional development through innovation and entrepreneurship.
Mission
To transform Belmonte into an innovation hub, attracting and cultivating talents and companies that contribute to the region's sustainable growth.
Vision
To be recognized as a reference hub in Portugal for startups and innovative companies, especially in the areas of culture, science, tourism, technology, environment, and sustainability.
Impact on the region
Creation of qualified jobs; Attraction of investment; Economic revitalization of Belmonte; Boost employment and retention of people; Create new attraction points for investment, talent retention, and tourists; Increase Belmonte's notoriety.
Partnerships
Universities: University of Beira Interior, Guarda Polytechnic Institute, Castelo Branco Polytechnic Institute, University of Algarve, University of Lisbon
Óbidos Technology Park
Certifications: R&D Unit (FCT), ID Seal (ANI), Portugal Incubators (Startup Portugal)
Networks: Ignition Partner Network of Portugal Ventures
NextHUB Brazil
Associated Projects
Luxury Hotel in Belmonte: 70 rooms, 4 stars, investment of €7.7 million
Senior Residence in Belmonte: 70 housing units, investment of €13 million
Governing Bodies
General Assembly Board
President: Prof. Doutor António Costa Valente
Vice-President: Rui Tendinha Secretary: Andre BothmaBoard of Directors
President: José Francisco Mineiro Monteiro
Vice-President: Paulo Marques Silva
Treasurer: Nuno Laboreiro Mendonça
Fiscal Council
President: António Manuel Machado
Vice-President: Nuno Manuel Militão Carvalho
Secretary: José Cláudio Santos
Work from Belmonte
Events
Walking Together Belmonte
A gathering that brings the community together, and Fábrica de Ideias (Factory of Ideas), an entrepreneurial contest for young innovators focused on sustainable development goals.
https://www.walkingtogether.com.br
Cinetendinha
Cinetendinha (a regular program broadcast on SIC) from Belmonte, celebrates cinema and culture, aligning with our commitment to artistic expression.
https://youtu.be/ceVSLXU4UKYhttps://youtu.be/Z41AHB79Xe4
Torre 2000
Additionally, the Torre 2000 event, a week-long leadership and team-building retreat held in February in Serra da Estrela, offers participants (Brazilian entrepreneurs) a unique combination of physical challenges, workshops, and strategic planning sessions, designed to promote personal and professional growth in an inspiring mountainous setting.