Northwest region:
Strengths:
1. High population density;
2. High density of transport infrastructure;
Industries: Textile, clothing and footwear.
How to Invest in the North of Portugal
1. Knowing the corporate network
In the North, every subregion holds its own competitive advantages which make it ideal for several types of industries, from technology to sectors with an intense use of workmanship.
Porto Metropolitan Area
Strengths:
1. High population density;
2. High density of transport infrastructure;
3. Highly qualified population;
4. Several research institutes;
Industries: Support and administrative services, consultancy, financial, qualified manufacturing, R&D units
Porto Southern Region
Strengths:
1. High population density;
2. High density of transport infrastructure;
3. Population with high technical qualifications;
4. Rapid access to research institutions in Porto and Aveiro;
Industries: Cork, forestry, metalwork, electronic
Eastern Region
Strengths:
1. Low property costs;
2. High tax incentives;
Industries: Viticulture, extractive industry