On 25 February, Startup Madeira will welcome the international community Citizen Circle for a morning dedicated to networking, collaboration and meaningful business connections.
The session, hosted at Madeira Startup Retreat‘s working Space, brings together local & internacional entrepreneurs, founders and independent professionals from Citizen Circle and Startup Madeira’s Ecosystem.
The event combines speed networking, community presentations and a tailored matchmaking session designed to encourage participants to exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities and identify shared challenges.
AGENDA | February 25th (Wednesday)
10:00 > Welcome Coffee & Speed Networking
A relaxed welcome moment followed by fast-paced networking rounds to connect participants from both communities.
10:10 > Startup Madeira’ Presentation
with Micaela Vieira, Project Manager @ Startup Madeira
An introduction to the regional entrepreneurial landscape, innovation programs and ecosystem opportunities.
10:20 > Citizen Circle Introduction
With Tim Chimoy, Founder @ Citizen Circle
A look into the community’s mission, values and international network of remote‑work entrepreneurs.
10:30 > Matchmaking Session
Tailored conversations between participants to identify synergies, potential partnerships and shared challenges. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to briefly introduce their project, area of expertise or a specific challenge they wish to explore; whilst on their thematic table.
12:00 > Closing
Location: Colégio dos Jesuítas, Funchal | Google Maps
Registration
To better design tghis tailor‑made matchmaking tables, please submit your details on this registration form, by February 19th:
REGISTER HERE
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> About Madeira Startup Retreat
The Madeira Startup Retreat is a six‑week acceleration program dedicated to startups in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Now in its 7th edition (February–March 2026), it brings +28 international founders to Madeira Island, offering them an opportunity to test, grow and scale their solutions within a vibrant, innovation‑driven ecosystem. The program includes mentoring, workshops, expert guidance, access to local partners and a real‑world “living lab” for experimentation and validation. Since 2018, the Madeira Startup Retreat has welcomed 70 startups, 190 entrepreneurs and +60 mentors from a wide range of countries, strengthening Madeira’s positioning as a dynamic hub for tourism innovation and AI‑powered solutions.
> About Citizen Circle
Citizen Circle is a vibrant community of location‑independent entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and digital professionals. Founded in 2015 by Tim Chimoy, the movement was created to support entrepreneurs seeking freedom, personal growth and sustainable business models. Today, the community gathers hundreds of members worldwide, offering a mix of online resources, live events, business mentoring and international workations.
Members share a commitment to collaboration, peer‑to‑peer learning and building businesses that enable flexibility and meaningful lifestyles. Citizen Circle hosts seasonal conferences, retreats and mastermind groups, both online and offline, designed to help entrepreneurs accelerate their professional and personal growth.
This year, over 50 members are meeting in person, in Madeira Island!