MADEIRA STARTUP RETREAT
Tourism & Travel startups
Madeira Island | 2026
7th Edition > Feb |Mar
Welcome to the Madeira Startup Retreat, a 6-week acceleration program designed for startups in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
Set on the award-winning island of Madeira, Portugal - named the World’s Leading Island Destination - this program offers a unique opportunity to test, grow, and scale your business in a vibrant, innovation-driven ecosystem.
The 7th edition will take place from February 9th to March 20th, 2026, on Madeira Island. And the applications are NOW open!
STATS | Since 2018...
AI, Innovation & Island Life
> Grow Your Startup at Madeira Startup Retreat!
Connect with industry experts, collaborate with local partners, and gain access to a network of mentors, investors, and tourism leaders. Whether you're looking to validate your solution, explore new markets, or expand your reach, Madeira provides the perfect environment to take your startup to the next level.
Join a global community of entrepreneurs and experience how innovation, sustainability, and lifestyle come together in one of Europe’s most dynamic island destinations.
In a nutshell...
Only for TOURISM & TRAVEL STARTUPS
7th Edition
RE-shape your FUTURE
(Week 1) 9th > 13th February
Topic: Startup Assessment
Deliverable: 6-week plan
> Build a plan for the program
> Strategy & Business Diagnosis
RE-design VALUE
(Week2) 16th > 20th February
Topic: AI Driven Value Creation & Brand Communication
Deliverable: Review Creation & Communication
> Customer Experience & AI-Driven Value Creation
> Digital Storytelling & Brand Communication
RE-align STRATEGY
(Week3) 23rd February> 27th February
Topic: Product Strategy & Business Growth
Deliverable: Line Up Product Value & Sales Framework
> Product Building a Product that maximizes vale and scales
> Is the Business Model prepared for Growth?
RE-launch GROWTH
(Week4) 2nd > 6th March
Topic: Scaling Up
Deliverable: Business Model & Growth
> Metrics & Measures
> Growth Hacking Advanced
RE-expand your IMPACT
(Week5) 9th > 13th March
Topic: Team Potential & Expansion
Deliverable: Foster Company Culture
> Building High-Impact Teams
> Turning Partnerships into growth
RE-connect and GO
(Week6) 16th > 20th March
Topic: Pitch Rehearsal
Deliverable: Pitch Slide Deck & Future Steps
> Pitch Practice
> What’s Next
> Demo Day
REboot your energy in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean...
Madeira Startup Retreat | ALUMNI
MADEIRA STARTUP RETREAT
Tourism & Travel startups
Madeira Island | 2026
7th Edition > Feb | Mar
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