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How a €30-a-month desk in Braga helped a startup reach 70 countries · TechNode
Startup Braga, located in a repurposed police building, provides entrepreneurial support with €30 workspaces, nurturing startups like ChemiTek that now sells products in 70 countries. This initiative illustrates Portugal's shift towards global market thinking among local startups. With collaboration from universities and research organizations, Braga aims to create a focused ecosystem that emphasizes innovation and global outreach.
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Published 20 Aug 2026, 10:05 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Startup Braga offers workspaces at €30 a month.
- ChemiTek expanded its reach to 70 countries, with local inventory in 50.
- Startup Braga is part of a broader community of 300 startups.
- The incubator collaborates closely with local universities and research centers.
- Braga's model connects research, incubation, and entrepreneurial support.
Interesting facts
- Braga aims to think internationally from the start.
- More than 40% of Portugal's clinical trials are conducted at the local research center.
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