Paul Stannard and Chris Marson at the Portugal Investment Forum
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Economy & Markets

Bridging the talent gap in Portugal’s tech ecosystem

Ricardo Teixeira
Contributing Writer
Portugal is rapidly positioning itself as a premier European hub for high-growth ecosystems like data centres, AI, and renewable energy. 

But delegates at the recent Portugal Investment Forum, heard how the real secret weapon for incoming investors isn’t just the infrastructure, but an untapped talent pool.

Economic data shared, highlights a fascinating educational paradox: 35% of employees in Portuguese companies hold a university degree, which is nearly 10% higher than the employers hiring them. 

View of the bridge in Porto
The Portugal Investment Forum was hosted across five venues, closing in Porto

So, while youth unemployment sits at 22% despite a low overall unemployment baseline, a lofty wave of highly educated, tech-literate young professionals is ready to scale international businesses in Portugal. 

As companies arriving or already based here look to build resilient networks in advanced sectors such as AI and green tech, connecting global capital with this highly qualified local talent is proving to be Portugal's ultimate competitive advantage.

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