Hypernova

The future is
built by the bold

NovaNEXT is a high-impact tech and investment summit where innovation is pitched, prototyped, and propelled.

The Aveiro 2026 edition focuses on AI and the solutions emerging from Portugal, Europe, and the wider Portuguese-speaking world. We connect founders, scaleups, corporates, investors, and public agencies to turn ideas into pilots, pilots into business, and business into global impact.

The number one
founder flywheel event on April 23rd

Early adopters may receive exclusive perks at the event

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Investors, founders and innovative partners

IMPACTFUL SPEAKERS

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A true connection between startups and investors, all-in.

INVESTORS MEETUP

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DISCOVER AVEIRO

hardware showoff

Get hands-on with the future. The Hardware Show-off is where cutting-edge devices, robots, sensors, and physical prototypes come alive. Visitors can see, test, and experience the latest in AI-powered hardware—from smart industry solutions to consumer-facing products—while meeting the founders, engineers, and product teams behind them.

hackathon

The Hackathon is the summit’s engine room. Over an intense sprint, multidisciplinary teams of developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and corporate experts co-create new AI solutions to real-world challenges. From problem framing to working demos, it’s a live lab where ideas turn into prototypes, and prototypes can turn into pilots, startups, or new business lines.

INNOVATION expo

The Innovation Expo is the networking and discovery hub of NovaNEXT. Startups, scaleups, corporates, and ecosystem partners showcase their solutions, pilots, and programs. It’s the ideal place to explore AI use cases across sectors, find potential customers or partners, and start conversations that can evolve into collaborations, investments, or joint ventures.

MAIN STAGE

The Main Stage is where vision meets strategy. Throughout the summit, top founders, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders share their insights on AI, innovation, and the future of key industries. Expect sharp keynotes, honest founder stories, investor perspectives, and panel debates that help you understand where the market is going—and where the opportunities are.

Unfair advantage

You get 12-week acceleration, €100k investment from the regulated Flywheel Fund fund, and a pre-built commercial funnel. This isn't just mentorship; it's market injection.

Unfair advantage

COMMERCIAL SPEED

You get 12-week acceleration, €100k investment from the regulated Flywheel Fund fund, and a pre-built commercial funnel. This isn't just mentorship; it's market injection.

Before you even arrive, our team maps potential clients and partners across Europe. You start the program with a "Pre-built funnel" of leads, not just theories. We focus on getting you to revenue, faster.

COMMERCIAL SPEED

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We don't just invest money; we engineer deal flow. Through our specific industrial partnerships, we connect you immediately to large-scale buyers. We invest in companies and help them sign their first major contracts during the program.

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soft landing

Based in Portugal — the California of Europe — we provide the regulatory, legal, and operational infrastructure to launch into the EU market. Whether you are avoiding Brexit friction or scaling from abroad, we handle the bureaucracy so you can focus on shipping.

Commercial SPEED

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Soft landing

What to expect and

An unmatched

Experience

A sneak peek at our speakers

The deal.
No hidden terms.
No fluff.

Sonia Magalhaes

Managing director at Octanova and Flywheel Fund

Kauan von Novack

CEO at Hypernova &
Acelera Portugal

Pablo Klein

Partner at Hypernova &
Acelera Portugal

Andre Barbieri

Partner at Hypernova &
Acelera Portugal

Simão Calado

Partner at Hypernova &
Acelera Portugal

Nelma Fernandes

President at Portuguese-speaking countries Business Confederation

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

Mobility, Logistics & Smart Cities

Retail, E-commerce & Marketing

DEFENSE & SECURITY

Financial Services & Fintech

Energy, Utilities & Climate Tech

Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 & Robotics

Unfair advantage

You get 12-week acceleration, €100k investment from the regulated Flywheel Fund fund, and a pre-built commercial funnel. This isn't just mentorship; it's market injection.

Unfair advantage

COMMERCIAL SPEED

You get 12-week acceleration, €100k investment from the regulated Flywheel Fund fund, and a pre-built commercial funnel. This isn't just mentorship; it's market injection.

COMMERCIAL SPEED

OFFSET CONTRACTS

OFFSET CONTRACTS

soft landing

Commercial SPEED

Offset contracts

Soft landing

AI where it really matters

Why Aveiro & Portugal?

Portugal named Economy of the Year by The Economist

Portugal has quietly become one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs. It combines high-quality technical talent, competitive costs, and a great quality of life that attracts founders and remote teams from all over the world.

As a bridge between Europe, Latin America, and Africa—and especially the Portuguese-speaking world—Portugal is a natural launchpad for AI solutions that want to scale across markets. Hosting NovaNEXT here means building on a fast-growing ecosystem of startups, funds, and corporates, with Portugal as an active player in the next wave of AI-driven innovation.

Unfair advantage

You get 12-week acceleration, €100k investment from the regulated Flywheel Fund fund, and a pre-built commercial funnel. This isn't just mentorship; it's market injection.

Unfair advantage

COMMERCIAL SPEED

You get 12-week acceleration, €100k investment from the regulated Flywheel Fund fund, and a pre-built commercial funnel. This isn't just mentorship; it's market injection.