September 2025
Announcements
ACE Development & Engineering opens new office in Porto
June 2025
ACE Development & Engineering, an engineering company with Dutch roots and a consolidated international presence, has officially opened its new office in Porto. Located at UPTEC – the city's main innovation and technology hub – this new space represents a strategic step in ACE's mission to offer high-quality engineering with a human touch.
Expansions
Natixis opens competence centre in Lisbon
September 2025
Natixis has announced its expansion to Lisbon with a new site expected to open in early 2026. The company, part of Groupe BPCE – Europe’s fourth-largest banking group – has been in Portugal since 2017 through its competence centre in Porto, which now employs nearly 3,000 people. Operations focus on IT, investment banking, risk, and innovation, and recruitment begins in September 2025, with the goal of leveraging Lisbon’s dynamic talent pool and proximity to tech and financial ecosystems.
Soprema invests over 100M€ to expand its industrial capabilities in Portugal
September 2025
French group Soprema, a manufacturer of waterproofing and insulation solutions, has announced an additional investment of over €100 million in Portugal's Ribatejo region. Centered on its facilities in Alpiarça and Almeirim, the project will expand production capacity, support international growth, and reinforce Soprema’s position in sustainable, innovative construction solutions.
Havi TechHUB announces strategic expansion in Lisbon
September 2025
Havi TechHUB, the company's global centre for digital innovation, has announced the creation of 70 new jobs, expanding its workforce to 150. This milestone coincides with the inauguration of its new office in Lisbon.
The investment further strengthens the city's position as an international tech hub and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to the Portuguese capital and its thriving tech ecosystem.
RECOGNITION
Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025
August 2025
According to fDi Intelligence’s Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2025, Portugal secured an impressive 16th place globally. The country attracted more FDI projects in 2024 than in 2023, which highlights investor confidence in Portugal’s resilience and long-term competitiveness on the global stage.
Lisbon is Strong Innovator at Regional Innovation Scoreboard
June 2025
The European Commission’s Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2025, highlights Lisbon metropolitan area as one of the Strong Innovators, recognising its solid performance in research and innovation.
DID YOU KNOW?
Portugal places 13th for AI-talent in European Startup Ecosystem
According to the AI Skills and Occupations in the European Start-up Ecosystem Report, launched by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Portugal ranks 13th out of 31 countries in the number of professionals working in European start-ups focused on artificial intelligence.
Portugal reaches 5G coverage of 98.7%
According to the Digital Decade 2025 Report, Portugal reaches 98.7% of overall 5G coverage, above the EU average of 94.3%, demonstrating a robust connectivity infrastructure.
Portugal is EU’s third largest tomato producer
Portugal ranked as the EU’s third-largest tomato producer in 2024, with 1.7 million tons, behind Italy (6 million) and Spain (4.5 million), according to Eurostat.
According to the AI Skills and Occupations in the European Start-up Ecosystem Report, launched by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), Portugal ranks 13th out of 31 countries in the number of professionals working in European start-ups focused on artificial intelligence.
Portugal reaches 5G coverage of 98.7%
According to the Digital Decade 2025 Report, Portugal reaches 98.7% of overall 5G coverage, above the EU average of 94.3%, demonstrating a robust connectivity infrastructure.
Portugal is EU’s third largest tomato producer
Portugal ranked as the EU’s third-largest tomato producer in 2024, with 1.7 million tons, behind Italy (6 million) and Spain (4.5 million), according to Eurostat.
M&A Corner
What they say
In just one year, this hub has become a true knowledge and experience centre for HAVI, driving solutions that strengthen our impact worldwide. Lisbon is not just a location; it is an ecosystem where we will continue to develop supply chain solutions and recruit new talent to reimagine supply chains for the growth of our organization and the hundreds of customers we serve.Neil Humphrey, HAVI Global President
