Act
Act is an accelerator based in Porto, Portugal, focused on Pre-Seed and Seed startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Act By Cotec is a company that is a technology commercialization accelerator.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeed
- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Founded
- 2010
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 26+
About Act
Act is a startup seed accelerator focused in supporting the creation of high-growth technology-based ventures. Created in 2010 by COTEC Portugal - a not for profit business association, Act helps researchers from diverse scientific fields moving their technologies from the lab to the market.
Based in Porto (Portugal), Act accelerator program provides training, mentoring and facilitates access to funding. Act's flagship initiative is the COHITEC Program, a 4-month training program in technology commercialization that runs once a year in two different locations in Portugal. A maximum of 16 teams are selected, each year, to attend the COHiTEC Program and the projects that show greatest potential are invited to move forward to the next stages of acceleration, namely proof-of-concept and business development. After 2 to 3 years incubation the startups are presented to investors.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
How to pitch Act
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Round Funded. "Act." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Act invest in?
Act is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Act invest at?
Act focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Act still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Act has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Act based?
Act is based in Porto, Portugal. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Act?
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