
OUR STORY
From Start-to-Table
From Start-to-Table was launched in 2018 with a clear mission: to support and connect emerging foodtech solutions and sustainable food products with key stakeholders in the food industry. Over time, it has become a unique platform for acceleration, mentoring, and visibility, helping startups navigate the challenges of development and scaling in the food sector.
The program focuses on foodtech and sustainable innovation because these are the driving forces behind a more resilient, efficient, and responsible food system. Whether through technology that optimizes production and distribution, or through new products that respond to changing consumer values, From Start-to-Table supports solutions that are shaping the future of food.
Through practical support, expert mentoring, and direct access to industry players — from distributors and retailers to investors and decision-makers — the program helps teams test, refine, and position their solutions for real-world impact.
Today, From Start-to-Table is more than a program — it's a launchpad for bold solutions and a community committed to transforming the way we produce, consume, and think about food.
Last editions
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1st EDITION
2018
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2nd EDITION
2019
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3rd EDITION
2020
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4th EDITION
2021
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5th EDITION
2022
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6th EDITION
2023
Unicorn Factory Lisboa (UFL) is an initiative by the Lisbon City Council that supports high-potential startups and scaleups. It offers programs in incubation, acceleration, and internationalization, and operates through thematic hubs such as AIhub, greenhub, and gaminghub. UFL has supported over 820 startups, helping position Lisbon as one of Europe's leading innovation hubs.






























