Mentoring
Support entrepreneurs and startups in one-to-one sessions or incubation programmes.
Accacia by LusoHub
Accacia Expert Network
Senior mentors, trainers and consultants who help entrepreneurs, companies and organisations grow across the Portuguese-speaking world.
Free to join · about 10 minutes · CV and professional photo
About Accacia
Accacia is the AI-native platform of LUSOHUB, UNIPESSOAL LDA. It connects entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, large companies and organisations that support entrepreneurship with funding and business opportunities across the Portuguese-speaking world, and helps prepare business plans ready to present to banks and investors.
Three ways to work with us
Training
Deliver sessions and courses to entrepreneurs, teams and partner organisations.
Consulting
Join project teams for large companies and institutions, on terms agreed project by project.
Network experts can also present cases and services at Encontros Accacia.
Areas of expertise
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction
- Agriculture and agri-food
- Technology and digital transformation
- Internationalisation
- Management and strategy
- Finance and funding
- Funding applications
- Marketing and sales
- Legal and tax
- Human resources
- Energy and environment
- Tourism
- Health
- Education
Who we are looking for
- Over 10 years of experience in your field
- A university degree or higher education
- Reference projects that can be verified
- Experience in Portugal, the Portuguese-speaking countries or international markets
- For engineering and architecture, membership of the relevant professional body where the service requires it
How it works
- 01
Sign up
Fill in the form and send your CV and a professional photo.
- 02
Review
The LusoHub team reviews your profile.
- 03
Confirmation
If you are selected, we will let you know by email.
- 04
Opportunities
When an opportunity comes up in your field, we will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cost to join?
No. Joining the network is free.
Does joining the network guarantee work?
No. Invitations depend on the projects and the needs of LusoHub's clients. There is no exclusivity on either side.
How are fees set?
You state a reference hourly rate when you sign up. The terms of each collaboration are agreed in writing before each project, training course or mentoring engagement.
Can I live outside Portugal?
Yes. The network covers experts from across the Portuguese-speaking world and other countries, for online or in-person work.
Will my profile be public?
Only if you allow it in the form. You can ask for your data to be corrected or deleted at any time by writing to hello@luso-hub.com.
Do I need a Google account to sign up?
Yes. To upload your CV and photo, the form asks you to sign in to a Google account.
Become part of the Accacia Expert Network
Join the network (opens in a new window)Questions? Write to hello@luso-hub.com