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Galp Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Energy & Environment · Energy

For more than 100 years, we have been laying out a path of innovation. We explore and produce oil and natural gas. We refine and market oil products. We distribute and supply natural gas. We generate and market electricity. Exploration & Production Galp’s portfolio comprises over 50 projects in different phases of exploration, development and production. Galp’s development projects include two of the largest oil and natural gas discoveries of the last decades, located, respectively, at the Santos basin pre-salt, in Brazil, and the Rovuma basin, in Mozambique. The Company is focused on the implementation of its projects in the development phase in three core locations: Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique. Refining & Marketing Galp processes raw materials at two refineries in Portugal and markets oil products in Iberia and Africa. Galp also exports to several countries and markets to other operators. Gas & Power The Gas & Power business incorporates the sourcing, distribution and supply of natural gas, activities which are gradually being integrated with the production and marketing activities for electricity. The Company also operates in the international natural gas and LNG market through its trading activity.
galp.com Lisbon, Portugal

In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Galp ranks #369 globally and #3 in Portugal. It ranks #26 in the Energy & Environment industry and #24 in the Energy subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#369
Industry
Energy & Environment
#26
Subindustry
Energy
#24
National · Portugal
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#3
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Key metrics

Galp Startup Activity Metrics

Galp has supported 5 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $171 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Galp's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 5 startups worldwide across industries such as Energy & Environment, and Hardware & IoT. Its venture arm Galp — Corporate Self has invested in over 1 startup.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Energy & Environment, and Hardware & IoT, categories where Galp's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Galp-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Galp. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Galp Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Galp engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 5 startups in total based on our database.

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Galp — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
1 startup
GU
Galp Upcoming Energies
Startup Activation
Startup Activation Program
ST
Startup the Future by Galp (Upcoming Energies)
Cohort Program
Cohort Program
4 startups
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Galp

Galp's top 4 associated startups have raised 100% of the $171 million raised in the last ten years across all 5 associated startups, led by Verdagy at $157 million. Galp is associated with 5 active startups. Startup the Future by Galp (Upcoming Energies) supports the largest number of startups, with 4 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Galp
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
VerdagyVerdagySB 402Energy & EnvironmentMoss LandingDirect InvestmentGalp — Corporate Self
EnergiencyEnergiencySB 292Hardware & IoTRennesCohortStartup the Future by Galp (Upcoming Energies)
HHyWattsSB 212Energy & EnvironmentBerkeleyCohortStartup the Future by Galp (Upcoming Energies)
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Galp ranks #369 globally and #3 in Portugal. It accounts for 0.8% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Energy & Environment industry and 6.8% of the activity generated by corporations in Portugal. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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