About
Building the Algarve's
Innovation Future
What began as a small group of local entrepreneurs in 2018 has grown into an open, dynamic, and diverse movement of Algarvians, locals, nationals, and internationals, all working together to transform the Algarve into a Top Southern European innovation hub.
By embracing innovation, collaboration, and creativity, we're designing a sustainable economy that goes beyond tourism, creating real opportunities for people to live, work, and succeed here in the Algarve.
Vision
To make the Algarve a Top Southern European Innovation Hub.
Mission
To prepare the region for the jobs of the future and empower regional talent and companies to build scalable , and innovative solutions that accelerate the Algarve´s innovation ecosystem.
Values
Impact with Purpose: We focus on challenges around Education, Startups & SMBs, and the Innovative Ecosystem in the Algarve, creating change that’s measurable, meaningful, and mission-driven.
Community & Collaboration: We build bridges across sectors, generations, and borders, because innovation grows stronger when people build together.
Transparent Culture: We cultivate an open environment where information flows freely, decisions are clear, and trust is built through honesty and accountability.
Global Mindset: We connect the Algarve innovation ecosystem to the world, bringing global insights to regional problems, and exporting Algarve-born scalable solutions.
Sustainable Growth: We invest in long-term value that respects our community, resources, and future generations.
The Strategic Pillars
1. Education
Empowering talent through smart education to fuel the Algarve's next wave of innovation and growth.
2. Startups & SMBs
Fueling a vibrant startup and SMB ecosystem to shape the Algarve’s future economy.
3. Innovative Ecosystem
Building a connected and collaborative innovation ecosystem that positions the Algarve as a competitive, global hub for knowledge, investment, and growth.
Key Metrics of
Algarve Evolution's Achievements
106
Active full active members
€100M
Total annual turnover by our members
~ 1,000
Direct jobs
+ 142
Events between
2024-25
5.597
Participants impacted
+ 500
Students in Entrepreneurship
Meet our Team
António Guerreiro
Executive Director
Leads the overall operations and the strategic direction of the association.
Sílvia da Paz
Project Manager
Manages the administration of the association's projects and the events.
Meet our Executive Board
Joaquim Nascimento, President
CEO, Vanguard Strategy
Global Strategy for Top Healthcare & Consumer brands | AI Start-up Co-Founder | Bio-Tech CMO
Miguel Fernandes, Treasurer
CEO and Co-founder, Dengun
Entrepreneur | Tech and digital innovation specialist
Gil Guilherme, Vice-President
CEO and Co-founder, Emjogo
Supporting sports clubs in athlete formation / development with vision, structure, and data
Sónia Fernandes, Secretary
Project Manager, LS Engenharia
Project manager | Community funds consultant
André Sardo, Member
Software Engineer, Delphi Digital
Blockchain specialist
Ricardo Pedro, Member
CEO and Founder, Flow Productions
Audiovisual specialist | Social impact creator
Meet our Audit Committee
Paulo Pereira,
President
CEO, Neomarca
Consultant
Nuno Costa,
Member
CEO, Co-Founder WizPress
Entrepreneur
Des Wynne,
Vice-President
CEO, Lazer Telecom
Telecom specialist
Meet our General Assembly Board
Juan Correia,
President
CFO, Host Group
Data analysis, management, and technology specialist
Filipe Conceição,
Vice-President
CEO, Hubel Engenharia
General Manager & Administrator
António Carrasqueiro,
Secretary
CTO, Rolear
Systems Administrator
Pedro Reis,
Member
CEO, Liderlink
IT, infrastructure, cloud, and security specialist