Greater Porto shows itself at MIPIM as a centre of economic attraction

The Porto City Council, along with the neighbouring municipalities of Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia, attended MIPIM 2025, the world's largest real estate event, which took place in Cannes, France. As part of the Greater Porto project, Porto joined a delegation made up of 18 companies, along with political and technical representatives, with the aim of promoting the Atlantic Front as a strategic hub for investment in housing, urban regeneration, and sustainable projects.


A successful and internationally renowned strategy

During the event, Porto received the prestigious fDi Intelligence award from the Financial Times, which recognizes it as the #1 European City of the Future (among large cities) for its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy. This distinction is a reflection of the successful municipal strategy in attracting talent and innovation, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, stressed that this award is proof of the city's ability to maintain an investment promotion strategy that has been able to generate consistent results.

In this year's edition of the ranking, Porto outperformed cities such as Antwerp (Belgium), Glasgow (Scotland), Leeds (United Kingdom), Düsseldorf (Germany), and Turin (Italy), consolidating its position as an emerging centre for digital business and innovation in Europe.


Positive impact on the local economy

Porto's presence at MIPIM 2025 was aimed not only at attracting new investment, but also at creating job opportunities and fostering the growth of international companies in the region. The focus on modern infrastructure, affordable housing, and sustainable projects has been key to attracting foreign investors.

According to Rui Moreira, FDI has significantly contributed to job creation, while also driving the development of new office spaces and activities related to the digital economy.


Porto as a European benchmark

With a robust network of talent and innovation, Porto has established itself as an important hub for digital business and an attractive destination for startups and large technology companies.

Participation in MIPIM 2025 reinforces the municipality's commitment to continuing to attract FDI, promote urban regeneration, and strengthen the local economy.