GROW ALGARVE MEETUP SUMMER EDITION

🌊 PITCHNIC

• When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 17:00 – 20:30
• Where: Malhão, Salir 
• Host: Lenz G.

For this month’s Grow Algarve Meetup, we are escaping to the beautiful, rolling hills of Malhão, Salir for a special summer edition. Our host Lenz, from Local Foundation, is opening up his space - and his swimming pool - for an afternoon of networking, community building, and casual poolside pitches.

No formal stages, no PowerPoint slides, and definitely no suits. Just regional innovators, good conversations, and a refreshing dip.

⏱️ The Agenda

• 17:00 — Arrival & Welcome Dip: Show up, grab a spot by the water, and cool off.
• 17:45 — Poolside Pitches: Gather around (or in!) the pool to hear quick, informal pitches from local founders and project builders.
• 18:15 — The Collective "Pitch-nic" & Swim: We open up the food and drinks table. Network, swim, share feedback, and connect.
• 20:30 — Sunset Wrap-up: We’ll toast to the sunset over the Salir hills to close out the evening.

🎒 What You Need to Bring

This is a community-driven, collective event. To make it happen, please bring:

• Swimwear & Towel: If you plan on taking a plunge.
• Food & Drink to share: Think finger foods, snacks, local wine, or craft beers to add to the communal table.
• Sustainability Mindset: Please bring reusable cups/plates, and no glass right next to the pool deck for safety!

🎤 Want to Pitch Your Project?

Are you building something exciting in the Algarve? Whether it’s a tech startup, a local craft project, or a creative agency, we want to hear about it. Pitches are casual and limited to 3 minutes.

• To apply: Reply to this event or email info@algarveevolution.pt with the subject "Pitch & Plunge" and a 2-sentence summary of your project.

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🌱 Grow Algarve Meetup

Is our monthly gathering, spread across various municipalities in the Algarve. It's more than just a meetup; it's a dynamic platform to discuss business opportunities in a relaxed, social setting. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals from diverse sectors and nationalities.

🚀 Algarve Evolution

Connects visionary entrepreneurs, skilled talent, ambitious startups and SMBs, and forward-thinking partners to co-create a vibrant innovation ecosystem in the Algarve region.

See you there!