October 2025
Announcements
Testo inaugurates new factory in Portugal
September 2025
German measurement technology company Testo has inaugurated a new production site in Albergaria-a-Velha, investing 44 million euros and creating 500 jobs. The 21,000 m² state-of-the-art facility brings together production, logistics, and development. Portugal stood out for its stable investment climate, skilled workforce, and strong international outlook, particularly the legal security of being an EU member state.
Pepco opens a digital and technology hub in Porto
October 2025
The Polish retailer Pepco has opened a new tech hub in the city of Porto. The hub will bring together about 60 experts in AI, and digital systems dedicated to improving customer interactions, loyalty programs and online shopping. The fast-growing community of tech professionals was the main reason to choose Porto.
Auchan opens first food production facility in Portugal
July 2025
French multinational retail group Auchan has opened its first food production facility worldwide in Venda do Pinheiro, Mafra, following a €5 million investment. The 1,900 m² unit will supply all Auchan supermarkets in Portugal and will generate 61 jobs. It will produce soups, ready meals, salads, sandwiches, wraps, mini pizzas, and desserts.
Expansions
Organon expands its competence centre in Lisbon
October 2025
Organon is transforming its existing Lisbon site into a Centre of Excellence in Business Technology. The expansion reflects the company’s strategic commitment to innovation and the development of tech talent in Portugal. As part of this expansion, Organon plans to add 50 new employees, bringing its Portuguese workforce to 200. Lisbon’s strategic location and highly skilled, English-proficient talent make it an ideal hub for international operations and technology development.
Catana Group inaugurates new factory in Aveiro
October 2025
French catamaran maker Catana Group has inaugurated a new 25,000 m² plant on a 60,000 m² site at the Port of Aveiro. The facility will produce all YOT brand outboard and inboard models.
Euronext opens new headquarters in Porto
October 2025
Euronext has opened its new headquarters in central Porto and plans to grow its local team. In just over eight years, the Porto tech and services centre have expanded from 120 to 500 employees, making Portugal the group’s third-largest workforce hub. Citing strong local talent, CEO Stéphane Boujnah says Porto offers a favourable base for European expansion.
RECOGNITION
Portugal ranks 9th in the European ranking of FDI attractiveness
September 2025
Portugal recorded 196 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024, holding its 9th position in Europe with a 3.6% share of total projects, according to EY’s latest European Attractiveness Survey. Software & IT (29%) and Business Services (16%) remained the largest sectors; Manufacturing accelerated and R&D contracted. The non-Europe share of FDI rose to 34%, with the USA, Germany and France still leading but Brazil gaining ground. Investors cite talent/skills, cost competitiveness and market/client access as top drivers. Overall, Portugal stays in Europe’s FDI top tier, supported by talent, quality of life and solid infrastructure.
What they say
This building represents more than a move. It is a symbol of growth, confidence and ambition. This is Euronext’s federal model in action with local teams, rooted in their communities, bringing expertise that strengthens our pan-European market infrastructure. It demonstrates the power of combining local talent with European ambitions. It shows how Europeans can succeed together when they refuse to fail separately.Stéphane Boujnah, CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext
DID YOU KNOW?
Portugal announces major grid investment
Portugal will invest up to €162 million to modernize its electricity grid and boost digital control systems. The package targets faster renewables integration, improved grid resilience, and greater energy autonomy for essential services—reinforcing Portugal’s leadership in clean-energy innovation.
Portugal is 10th in the Energy Transition Index
Portugal ranks 10th, among 118 economies, in the Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 report by the World Economic Forum, reflecting its performance in the energy transition. The country has strengthened its leadership in renewable energies, particularly wind power, and has invested in electricity grids, hydrogen, and offshore energy, thereby reducing fuel imports and increasing energy accessibility for industry.
