The Hypernova Ecosystem at glance
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The Hypernova Ecosystem
FLYWHEEL FUND
€100k of regulated capital in every startup we back
THE FACTORY
Where startups get built, from 0 to 1.
ACELERA PORTUGAL
The national program that puts founders on the flywheel.
NOVANEXT
Where the whole ecosystem meets. The boring conferences are over.
ALTA NOVA REAL ESTATE
The physical ground the ecosystem grows on.
How the Hypernova Flywheel Works
Each layer reinforces the others, creating a repeatable system rather than one-off activity.
Attract
Bring founders, partners, corporates and investors into the ecosystem
Select
Curate startups aligned with market demand and investment thesis.
Accelerate
Deliver commercial readiness. partner matchmaking and execution support.
Invest
Deploy capital selectively through a structured fund model.
Showcase
Use NovaNEXT and ecosystem channels to amplify visibility and connections
Compound
Convert outcomes into stronger dealflow, partnerships and infrastructure growth.
Partners & Clients
A System, Not a Program
Capital
Flywheel Fund I: Early-stage venture capital focused on high-potential founders building sustainable tech.
Execution
Acelera Portugal & P3E: Tailored acceleration paths providing rigorous operational support and market entry.
Infrastructure
Altanova: Strategic co-working and innovation hubs designed for deep collaboration and focus.
Industrial Capacity
Deep Tech Factory: Providing the machinery and lab access needed to move from bits to atoms.
Visibility
NovaNEXT: Our platform for amplifying ecosystem success stories and institutional scouting.
Talent
Perennial University: A pipeline of world-class engineers trained for the frontier of industry.
Built in Portugal. Scaled for the World.
From Portugal, Aveiro to
Europe
Portugal has become a serious launchpad for global founders. The startup ecosystem reached five thousand active startups in 2025 (+8% YoY), with growing revenue, jobs, and international ambition, and the country has produced 8 unicorns over time.In Aveiro, founders plug into a compact, execution-friendly tech corridor.Aveiro was recognised by the European Innovation Council as a European Rising Innovative City and the Inova-Ria cluster alone brings together 100 tech companies backed by the talent pipeline of the University of Aveiro.
Meet the future where it will be.
Why Build Outside
Megacities?
Traditional megacities create structural disadvantages: astronomical costs, accelerated burn rates, and systemic founder burnout.Hypernova’s strategy is simple: build where focus is possible, then scale globally. We start in Aveiro, Portugal—an 'Entrepreneurial Paradise' engineered for extreme execution.
Fuelling the Entire Ecosystem
Startups
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Access seed funding, industrial labs, and a community of high-resilience founders.
Investors
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Vetted exposure to capital-efficient deep tech startups at the early-stage frontier.
Corporates
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Partner with specialized talent and pilot programs to solve complex industrial challenges.
Government
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Implement economic development frameworks that attract and retain global innovation talent.
Feedback from our ecosystem
Fintech is its potential to promote financial inclusion. In many parts of the world, millions of people lack access to traditional banking services.
“If you're unsure about building, this is where you want to be. Great support, great team, and a unique access point to the European ecosystem”
Mahan Beigi
Co-Founder & CEO at Pulse.
“The NovaNext event was an incredible experience. I made great contacts, had opportunities with investors, and even gained media attention.”
Lucas Catão de Moraes
Founder & CEO at DolutechAI
“NovaNext 2026 connected us to the ideas, people, and partnerships shaping the future of innovation, reaffirming that collaboration isn’t just valuable to our growth. It’s essential to it.”
Rafaela Tiengo
Co-Founder & COO at Easymap
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