Tech Startups on the Rooftop Lisbon: price, who can join and alternatives
Tech Startups on the Rooftop is Lisbon's version of the Tech Startups in the Pub series, a monthly after-work drinks meetup on a city rooftop. There are no panels and no hard selling, just networking. It's independent and free, with an optional pay-what-you-like ticket to buy the organiser a drink.
Tech Startups on the Rooftop Lisbon at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Tech founders, budding entrepreneurs and the curious | luma.com |
| Where | TOPO Rooftop, Martim Moniz, Lisbon | luma.com |
| Upcoming event | Web Summit week edition on 11 November from 6pm | luma.com |
| Recent activity | October edition held on 8 October 2026 at Carmo Rooftop | luma.com |
| Format | Networking only, no panels or pitching | luma.com |
| Price | Free, with an optional drink for the organiser | luma.com |
| Turnout | Says it drew 60+ people at its first meetup and nearly 100 since | luma.com |
| Series | Lisbon's version of Tech Startups in the Pub | luma.com |
| Independent | No company or sponsor behind it | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders who want a relaxed after-work crowd
- Visitors in Lisbon for Web Summit week
- People who dislike pitch-heavy networking
Who it doesn't suit
- Anyone wanting a founders-only room
- People who prefer daytime events
- Founders looking for structured learning
Alternatives to Tech Startups on the Rooftop Lisbon
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 351 Portuguese Startup Association | Free; €47 a year individual; €97 a year startup membership | Join online; register for Coworking Thursdays on its website |
| AI Builders Lisbon | Pay what you like; student ticket €7, free tickets on request | Get a ticket on Luma |
| Casa do Impacto | Not published | Apply through its open calls for incubation or acceleration |
| DNA Cascais | Not published | Apply for incubation or the yearly ideas and business contest |
| Female Founders Breakfast Lisbon | Not published | Request a ticket on Luma; some editions need host approval |
| Founders Running Club Lisbon | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| IndieBeers Lisboa | Not published | Open; attend a meetup to join the WhatsApp group |
| Lisbon Innovators and Entrepreneurs | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group |
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Questions about Tech Startups on the Rooftop Lisbon
- Is it free?
- Yes. There's an optional pay-what-you-like ticket to buy the organiser a drink.
- Will there be pitches?
- No. The house rules say no hard selling or heavy pitching.
- How often does it run?
- Roughly monthly, with recent editions in August, September and October 2026 and one on 11 November.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free (optional pay-what-you-like drink for the organiser)
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma
- Format
- Monthly after-work rooftop drinks with no talks or pitching
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Tech Startups on the Rooftop Lisbon isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.