The JE Europe Autumn Conference 2025 brought together, in Lisbon, one of the largest gatherings of Junior Entrepreneurs in Europe. Hundreds of young talents from various countries met in a vibrant environment, filled with ambitious ideas and a shared desire to shape the future through entrepreneurship.
AppX was proudly represented at the event by our Partner and Head of Operations, Pedro Romano, who was invited to join the Interactive Roundtable hosted by Labs Lisboa, where a crucial topic for any early-stage entrepreneur was discussed: the role of incubators in accelerating startups.
Why talking about incubation matters and why AppX belongs in this discussion
A startup’s journey is rarely linear. Many go through phases of experimentation, trial and error, adaptation, and validation before reaching the market with a solid solution. Throughout this path, incubators play a decisive role: they provide structure, mentorship, processes, networking, and a strategic foundation that prevents good ideas from getting lost along the way.
As a long-term technology partner for dozens of startups and growing companies, AppX understands this reality closely.
Contributing to transformation: technology, education, and execution
During the session, Pedro shared practical insights from AppX’s experience in developing meaningful digital products, highlighted the challenges entrepreneurs face when turning an idea into a solid structure, and reinforced the importance of aligning technology, strategy, and execution from the very beginning.
The discussion was marked by genuine exchanges, thought-provoking questions from the audience, and honest reflections on how incubators (whether academic, public, or private) can act as real bridges between early-stage chaos and the creation of sustainable businesses.
An event that reinforces AppX’s mission
Participating in the JE Europe Autumn Conference was not only an opportunity to share knowledge, it reaffirmed that AppX is fully aligned with what the entrepreneurial ecosystem needs most: partners who understand the business, deliver robust solutions, and actively contribute to its evolution.
We extend our thanks to Labs Lisboa, ISCTE Junior Consulting, In-Nova – NOVA FCT Junior Consulting, as well as Yuliia Bilyk, Sofia Felgueiras and Vicente Rato, for the opportunity to contribute to such a relevant and timely discussion.
