Março 2026
Announcements
Aosheng Hi-Tech to establish production in Portugal
March 2026
Chinese company Aosheng Hi-Tech invested €18 million in a new manufacturing facility in Valongo, northern Portugal, aiming to create close to 200 jobs. The plant will produce carbon fibre components for wind turbine blades for the European market.
ONE Group Solutions expands global footprint with new office in Portugal
February 2026
Luxembourg-based ONE Group Solutions, a provider of fund governance solutions, has opened a new operations’ Hub in Porto, with nearly 40 staff, expecting to reach 70 by the end of 2026. This investment supports the Group’s global growth strategy and leverages Portugal’s strong talent, infrastructure, and connectivity.
Alstom to establish manufacturing facility in Portugal
March 2026
Alstom will establish a new train manufacturing facility in Porto region, with 20.000 sqm, creating close to 300 skilled jobs, including engineering, technical and skilled trades roles. The investment is part of a €1.03 billion contract with Comboios de Portugal (CP) to supply 153 Adessia Stream trains. In 2022, Alstom established an engineering site in the region, that has been developing cutting-edge digital mobility and signalling solutions for both Portugal and international projects.
Stadler announces joint venture with Critical Software
February 2026
Portuguese tech company Critical Software and Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler have launched Stadler Digital Labs (STADL), a new joint venture focused on railway software, cybersecurity, and digital solutions, with offices in Coimbra and Lisbon, kicking off with 100 employees and expecting to grow to 300 within three years.
Digital Realty’s data centre investment in Portugal
March 2026
US-based data centre platform developer Digital Realty announced its expansion to Portugal through the acquisition of a facility in Lisbon region. The site, with a capacity of up to 2.4 MW, is located near key subsea cable landings, strengthening the company’s Southern European footprint and global connectivity. With 16 subsea cables mooring in Portugal, Lisbon acts as a major Atlantic gateway linking Europe to the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The facility will connect to Digital Realty’s campuses in Accra, Lagos, and Cape Town, reinforcing Europe–Africa digital corridors.
Bauer Media launches tech hub in Lisbon
March 2026
German Bauer Media Group announced a significant investment in its European Audio digital technology infrastructure with the creation of a new Digital Services Technology Support Team based in Lisbon.
Expansions
Cortizo is building a new factory in Chaves
February 2026
Spanish aluminium and PVC solutions manufacturer Cortizo is building a €100 million factory in Chaves, northern Portugal, expected to create 100 direct jobs initially, with phased growth up to around 450 employees. In November 2025, Cortizo had inaugurated a €5.5 million logistics centre in Vila do Conde.
WEG’s new testing lab in Portugal
January 2026
Brazilian WEG has opened a new advanced motor and inverter testing laboratory in Santo Tirso, strengthening its European operations. The facility enables a full range of testing and integrated systems, from inverters to transformers and motors, supporting innovation and future technologies such as EV charging and battery storage.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals expands its Service Centre
March 2026
Swiss-based Ferring Pharmaceuticals continues to grow its investment in Portugal. Established in 2020 in Lisbon, Ferring Service Centre has recently expanded its office space, further reinforcing its commitment to provide a healthy, inclusive, and highly collaborative work environment, while increasing capacity and strengthening its sustainable growth.
Olympus establishes new IT service delivery centre in Coimbra
February 2026
Japanese Olympus Corporation is expanding its operations in Portugal by establishing a new IT Service Delivery Centre at its unit in Coimbra. The centre will create several key technology and management roles reflecting the company’s confidence in the talent and capabilities available in Portugal to support global digital initiatives.
GOING GREEN
Ikea’s parent firm launches hybrid wind, solar power park in Portugal
March 2026
The Swedish Ingka Group announced a new project in Portugal which combines a wind park with solar panels in the same location and using the same grid connection. This hybrid park will generate a total 233 GWh per year. This pioneering hybrid energy system enables a reduction of environmental footprint, a strategic priority for Portugal.
INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHT
Portugal's bike industry exports reach new record
February 2026
Portugal’s bike industry exports reached €777.1 million in 2025, setting a new record and surpassing the previous peak in 2022, according to ABIMOTA, the industry’s association. After slight declines in 2023 and 2024, exports rose again in 2025 with a 4.26% increase, reflecting the sector’s resilience, competitiveness, and strong international demand. According to Industry experts, this record performance reflects continued investment in innovation, skill development, and internationalisation by Portuguese companies.
FDI in Portugal: stock, flows and main sources
February 2026
Portugal recorded €8.5 billion in FDI inflows in 2025, with outward investment at €6.7 billion, according to Banco de Portugal. By the end of 2025, total FDI stock rose to €213.7 billion (70% of GDP), an increase of 70.3% since 2015. Top ultimate investors are France, the U.S. and the UK. FDI remains geographically concentrated in Greater Lisbon, followed by the Norte region.
RECOGNITION
FT ranking: Europe’s leading start-up hubs 2026
February 2026
Portugal has 12 start-up hubs ranked among Europe’s leading start-up hubs in 2026 according to the Financial Times, five more than last year. Unicorn Factory (24th), Lispolis (32nd), Fintech House (35th) and Startup Braga (36th) are the highest-ranked Portuguese hubs.
DID YOU KNOW?
Portugal: the lowest greenhouse gas footprint in the EU
According to Eurostat, Portugal had the lowest greenhouse gas footprint per capita among EU countries in 2023, at just 6.5 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per person, well below the EU average.
What they say
The rapid growth of AI workloads is reshaping global data flows, and Lisbon is emerging as a natural gateway between continents. Anchored by its access to major subsea cable systems and regional connectivity, the city is well positioned to host next-generation AI infrastructure, supporting scalable data movement and distributed inference across international markets.Press Release by Digital Realty
