We are super excited to host our second monthly gathering on March 23! After a sold-out event at Startup Lisboa on Feb 17, we're building on the initial success and going deeper into the vision of regeneration.

ReFi Lisboa is a new startup community in 

 on a mission to regenerate the earth using the most powerful tools of our time.

We will be hosting monthly meetups in strategic locations throughout the city in preparation for our bid to become the first local 

This is a community for people who recognize the challenges we face as an opportunity to build a better world. This is for people who see climate change and think of regeneration—biodiversity collapse and think of life—social injustice and think of solidarity...

Registrants must apply to attend. We will reveal the location of the event to approved registrants.

For those of you who don't know, 'ReFi' is a term that refers to the 'Regenerative Finance' movement that is the combination of two unique sectors:

ReFi has exploded over the last two years with the launch of 

 was founded in 2017. Today there are hundreds of startups looking at how to use cutting edge technologies such as blockchain, AI, remote sensing, satellite imagery and open science to solve the most pressing challenges of our time.

Listen to the "What is ReFi?" episode on ReFi Podcast.

This first meetup was a huge success! And every meeting afterward will be an important event in growing the regenerative finance movement in one of the world's most pivotal web3 and sustainability hubs—Lisbon.

ReFi Lisboa — Emergence

ReFi Day at Poolside is a day-long event hosted by ReFi Lisbon, impactMarket, and friends on April 11th from 08.30 to 23.59. It’s an immersive tour through the story of regeneration as we redesign our value systems to take care of people and the planet finally.

The Morning Session promises to be a refreshing and rejuvenating experience. The session will start at 8.30 am with a curated breakfast and coffee provided by the partner restaurant Cobaia.

After that, attendees will participate in a rejuvenating yoga, breathwork, and meditation session to release stress, improve mental clarity, and prepare their minds and bodies for the day ahead.

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​As we all know, web3 provides some of the most powerful coordination tools that we have ever seen. But so far, it hasn’t positively impacted the lives of a vast majority of people around the world.

​We stand here today with over 8B people on earth and some pretty alarming statistics about our society as a whole:

​Despite all the developments in technology, education, transportation, and manufacturing—we have not only failed to meet the basic needs of many people around the planet, but we’ve also exhausted many of our core natural resources in the process—with carbon dioxide emissions a primary bi-product of almost every economic activity on earth. As a result, we have:

​Underlying all of these challenges is a stark realization: The story that got us here is no longer serving our needs.

​The residing story fueling our colonial capitalist system is rooted in an underlying belief that we are separate from each other and the earth.

​The colonial mindset, capitalist economy, consumer culture and derisive political system emerges from this story.

 to enable us to thrive for generations to come…

​The human story that will enable us to reach the Paris targets is the story of regeneration. It is a story that beings with a core belief:

We are not separate from each other or from the earth. We are at the same time an individual and a whole.

​The regenerative economy, gift culture, and just political system emerge from this story.

​This story and the resulting system provide the foundation for our organization.

​We have all the tools that we need to accurately value what matters for human and planetary health.

​We have all the capital ready to be deployed.

​The time is now, and the challenge is how to create systems of trust to flow value towards the areas that have the biggest impact.

​ReFi, short for Regenerative Finance, provides a cultural framework and a set of tools for how to redesign our economic systems to take care of both people and the planet for generations to come.

​ReFi Day at Poolside is a unique opportunity to learn about these tools and explore how to apply them in our own lives. It is also an opportunity to build relationships and community around the idea of regeneration. We'll have presentations from leading entrepreneurs, investors, and builders in the space, as well as interactive workshops, web3 activation stations, and more.

​At ReFi Day, we'll explore the power of regenerative finance to create a more equitable, sustainable, and just world.

​Join us on April 11th to learn how to use the tools of regeneration to build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come.

ReFi Morning — Breakfast, Yoga & Co-working | ReFi Lisboa at Poolside Opening Week

ReFi Night at Poolside Opening Week hosted by ReFi Lisboa, TDF & impactMarket

at the Poolside Hub, hosted by ReFi Lisbon, impactMarket, Traditional Dream Factory and friends, is part of a day-long event that aims to give attendees an immersive tour through the story of regeneration as we redesign our systems of value to finally take care of people and the planet. 

This session will take place on April 11th from 18:00 to 00:00, and it promises to be a memorable experience for all.

As we all know, web3 provides some of the most powerful coordination tools that we have ever seen. But so far, it hasn’t positively impacted the lives of a vast majority of people around the world.

We stand here today with over 8B people on earth and some pretty alarming statistics about our society as a whole:

Despite all the developments in technology, education, transportation and manufacturing—we have not only failed to meet the basic needs of many people around the planet, but we’ve also exhausted many of our core natural resources in the process—with carbon dioxide emissions a primary bi-product of almost every economic activity on earth. As a result we have:

Underlying all of these challenges is a stark realization: The story that got us here is no longer serving our needs.

The residing story fueling our colonial capitalist system is rooted in an underlying belief that we are separate from each other and the earth.

The colonial mindset, capitalist economy, consumer culture and derisive political system emerges from this story.

The human story that will enable us to reach the Paris targets is the story of regeneration. It is a story that beings with a core belief:

The regenerative economy, gift culture and just political system emerges from this story.

This story and the resulting system provide the foundation for our organization.

We have all the tools that we need to accurately value what matters for human and planetary health.

We have all the capital ready to be deployed.

The time is now, and the challenge is how to create systems of trust to flow value towards the areas that have the biggest impact.

ReFi, short for Regenerative Finance, provides a cultural framework and a set of tools for how to redesign our economic systems to take care of both people and the planet for generations to come.

ReFi Day at Poolside is a unique opportunity to learn about these tools and explore how to apply them in our own lives. It is also an opportunity to build relationships and community around the idea of regeneration. We'll have presentations from leading entrepreneurs, investors, and builders in the space, as well as interactive workshops, web3 activation stations, and more.

At ReFi Day, we'll explore the power of regenerative finance to create a more equitable, sustainable, and just world.

Join us on April 11th to learn how to use the tools of regeneration to build a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come.

ReFi Night | Live Performance & TDF Party at Poolside Opening Week

Join us on Monday, May 15th, from 18:30 to 21:30, for an exciting collaboration between 

 and ReFi Lisboa! "ReFi Monday" is an event designed to unite local impact communities with the thriving world of web3 and innovation. Hosted at the beautiful Casa do Impacto, this gathering will bring together investors, founders, and crypto enthusiasts to explore the intersections of regenerative technology and web3.

The event will kick-off with a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by John Ellison of ReFi DAO—featuring 

, Founder and Director of Casa do Impacto, 

The panel will delve into the synergies between web3 innovation and regenerative impact, exploring how blockchain can support the development of a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

After the panel, join us on the rooftop of Casa do Impacto for an evening of networking and connection with fellow community members. Engage in lively conversations, share your ideas, and forge new partnerships as we unite the world of web3 with the regenerative impact movement in Lisbon.

 is the world's largest community focused on web3 and live events, with over 30,000 members in more than 50 locations. Our mission is to increase engagement for web3 and blockchain innovation through live events in every city around the world. 

We believe that “community” is the driving force of crypto/web3, and that IRL Meetups provide unique opportunities for community members to network and learn from each other. We promote blockchain literacy and adoption amongst the global community for a more sustainable and healthy ecosystem.

ReFi Lisboa, on the other hand, is a decentralized village rooted in the belief that we need to heal the world within in order to heal the world around us. By bringing together regenerative technology, art, music, design, and economics, ReFi Lisboa aims to create a new culture at the heart of Lisbon. 

ReFi Lisboa is gathering the brightest hearts and minds into the work of regeneration at the center of a top European web3 city: Lisbon. We are gathering 150+ leaders and a number of physical spaces to create a decentralized village in Lisbon under a single unified mission:

To regenerate the earth using the most powerful tools of our time.

, the biggest impact entrepreneurship hub in Portugal. Since it’s opening in 2018 this Casa has put Portugal on the map of the impact ecosystem, gathering the resources and network to grow an impact venture.

Casa do Impacto is located on a 17th century convent on top of one of Lisbon’s hills and incubates over 60 startups.

 develops Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols. Polygon Labs engages with other ecosystem developers to help make available scalable, affordable, secure and sustainable blockchain infrastructure for Web3. Polygon Labs has initially developed a growing suite of protocols for developers to gain easy access to major scaling solutions, including layer 2s (zero-knowledge rollups and optimistic rollups), sidechains, hybrid chains, app-specific chains, enterprise chains, and data availability protocols. 

 is an organization with the mission to promote the development, growth, and adoption of Neon EVM and its ecosystem. The goal of 

is to bring both the scalability and low transaction costs of Solana to the ecosystem of Ethereum dApps, developers, and end-users.

 offers a wide range of services, including food and beverages Product Development, Brand Merchandising, Retail Consulting and Training. Our insight and expertise offer a valuable resource that can be counted on for every stage of a product’s journey, formulation and ingredients, manufacturing a cost-effective product and unparalleled market research. We aim to take a unique beverage dream and make it a reality.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of the vibrant ReFi Monday event, where web3 innovation and regenerative impact collide. Reserve your spot today and contribute to a brighter, more sustainable future for our world.

All of our events at ReFi Lisboa and CryptoMondays have sold out, so be sure to apply to register soon! All applications are reviewed and approved as they come in...

CryptoMondays x ReFi: Innovating for the Planet - Blockchain and Regenerative Impact 

Join us on Thursday, May 18th, for a dedicated "Mapping the Regenerative Ecosystem in Lisbon" with 

. This event aims to accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy by creating a comprehensive map of all the regenerative people, organizations, and locations in Lisbon.

Balancing the power of tech with conscious awareness, we are building a physical network of regenerative leaders and spaces across the city. We’re building partnerships with public, private, and third-sector institutions as well as environmental, ecological, social, and cultural thought leaders.

We see ourselves as an embedded accelerant to the regenerative economy—enabling existing institutions to harness the power of regeneration and realize a prosperous future for all…

AD-Tech is an organization that leverages data, technology, and regenerative principles to achieve social and environmental impact at scale. They utilize concepts of lean business and impact development to create strategies and frameworks for regenerative projects that reverse climate change and create healthy ecosystems and abundance.

The end outcome of this workshop is to produce a "Lisboa Regenerativa" guide that will enable locals and tourists to connect with regenerative businesses, practitioners, and service providers throughout the city. This guide will initially be available as a web application and later as a physical guide sold by regenerative shops across Lisbon.

We are planning to build a web application that will attract conscious Lisboetas and tourists into the regenerative locations throughout the city and to position Lisbon as a central hub for the emerging regenerative economy.

There will be a number of rooms focused on mapping different areas so no matter whether you're from social, environmental, ecological, economic or technological regeneration—you are welcome to contribute your knowledge and shape the initial regenerative map of Lisbon!

The workshop will invite local public, private, and third-sector institutions to participate in the mapping exercise. Together, we will shape a knowledge graph of local regeneration as an open public database for the city of Lisbon. It will begin as an online guide, but eventually end up as a physical book sold in regenerative businesses throughout the city—providing an additional revenue stream to local businesses.

 in Cambridge and Norwich, we're looking to shape a model that can scale to other cities and attract local talent and capital into regeneration.

This collaborative effort will empower individuals and organizations to engage with regenerative initiatives and foster the development of a thriving regenerative economy in the region.

We have limited spots available for the event and are actively curating participants who are knowledgeable and value-aligned. 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to the creation of a regenerative economy Lisbon. Apply to join today and become an active participant in shaping the future of our city, our communities, and our planet.

Lisboa Regenerativa: Mapping the Ecosystem for a Thriving Regenerative Economy

Join us on Casa do Impacto's rooftop for an intimate cacao ceremony with 

 dropping a vibrant DJ set to close out our

Cacao ceremonies originate from Central and South American traditions, now part of contemporary wellness practices. Participants consume ceremonial-grade cacao, a natural stimulant rich in nutrients, in a group setting. This ritual, often paired with mindfulness activities, is believed to boost creativity and focus. As we in the tech and finance sector value innovation and collaboration, this ceremony offers a unique approach to promote clarity of mind, creativity and connection.

Mo from Oyasin is a deeply experienced practitioner who has trained directly with Mayan communities in Mexico and has administered dozens of cacao ceremonies around the world.

 of growing the regenerative finance movement through monthly events, it will be time for us to take a break this summer! But before we take off, we'd like to close in style and treat you to a nice sunset gathering on one of the nicest rooftops in Barrio Alto at Casa do Impacto. 👀

These events wouldn't be the same without our vibrant community. 

So in order to give thanks to all our co-creators, we invite you at 6pm to wrap up with us the first half of 2023 with sacred cacao, energizing movement, and... an ecstatic sundowner DJ set. 

As always, expect connections, impact, and a lot of fun!

All of our previous events have been free to guests, but in order to cover the cost of the dinner, cacao ceremony, and live music, it will be a ticketed event accessible through three tiers—cash will be taken at the door. 

Pay what seems fair and reasonable to you.

Thanks to all - see you on the dance floor! 🕺🏼💃🏾🪩

Susanne Zapelão