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Research Services in Portugal
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Instituto Pedro Nunes
Instituto Pedro Nunes is a non-profit private organization founded in 1991. IPN promotes innovation and technology transfer, being the main link between the University of Coimbra and the business sector. IPN has currently a team of almost 100 permanent staff to support startups and researchers in these activities. With a self-sustained business model, IPN operates in three complementary areas: 1. Incubation and acceleration of technology-based enterprises; 2. Research and technological development; 3. Highly specialized training. Incubation and acceleration of technology-based enterprises activities: IPN helps startups with technical guidance in the establishment and early stages of business development. It has 6.200 m2 for business incubation and acceleration space installations and IPN-Incubator won in 2010 the 1st place in the world award for "Best Science-Based Incubator”. The figures that made this result possible are the following: Total firms supported:>380 (since 1996)% of firms in activity:> 70% Annual aggregated turnover of incubated firms (2019):> million euros Export > 66,7% Job creation:> 3,250 jobs (direct and highly qualified) Research and technological development: Since IPN’s creation, the activity of technology transfer has been quite diversified, having participated in more than 200 RTD projects in consortia or by contract, carried out some tens of technology transfer contracts, some of those outputting patented products, for a group of more than 200 companies. IPN’s technological infrastructure includes a set of 6 laboratories in diversified technological areas.
51 to 200 staff
B2e Blue Bioeconomy Colab
At B2E CoLAB, we accelerate the future of the ocean economy by turning marine living resources into high-impact innovation. We harness marine biotechnology, sustainable aquaculture and the blue bioeconomy to deliver solutions that regenerate, circularise and empower. From sea to science and from science to market, we foster knowledge transfer and innovation that transform the potential of marine resources into sustainable solutions for businesses and for society. Because the ocean is not just a resource — it’s our inspiration and our responsibility. Blue Growth, with Global Impact.
11 to 50 staff
Centre Of Marine Sciences Ccmar
The Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) is a non-profit organization located on the Gambelas campus of the University of Algarve and dedicated to R&D in the Marine Sciences. On the basis of international evaluation and excellence ranking it was awarded the status of Associate Laboratory together with CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre for Marine and Environmental Research). It has 200 people on its staff, 80 of which hold a PhD degree. CCMAR fields of expertise cover molecular biology, genetics, endocrinology, biophysics, organic chemistry and ecology of marine organisms. R&D and training activities have been applied to the development of aquaculture, biotechnology and environmental technologies for the study and management of marine resources and ecosystems. The main funding sources have been the Foundation for Science and Technology, the European Commission, FEDER, the Innovation Agency, S.A, public agencies and private companies, generating 550 peer-reviewed papers in SCI-indexed journals in the last 5 years. CCMAR plays an active role in the dissemination of marine sciences and best practices in schools as well as fish- and shellfish-dependent local communities with more than 200 seminars, workshops, meetings and courses as well as participation in science and R&D fairs. CCMAR features well equipped facilities for investigating marine biological systems at various levels, from biochemistry and molecular biology through genetics, physiology, behavior, ecology and oceanography. Easy access to the unique and extensive mudflats and ponds of Ria Formosa and coastal areas facilitate in situ studies. The Ramalhete Marine Station is a versatile infrastructure with tanks to keep to keep live organisms and outdoor mesocosms. CCMAR serves as infrastructure for students and scientists from universities and institutes throughout Europe and is part of European initiatives providing user access to special facilities and biological models such as Assemble and EMBRC.
51 to 200 staff
Cintesis - Center For Health Technology And Services Research
CINTESIS is a national-based, decentralized, multidisciplinary research unit comprising about 500 researchers (198 PhD integrated members) whose governance and organizational model was designed to provide a highly performing and efficient environment for health sciences and health care research. The Unit relies on a highly flexible and decentralised management structure, supported by administrative and technical staff from 46 institutions (29 HEI, 12 Hospitals/healthcare institutions, 5 health companies) protocolled with the Unit, including 8 local management poles at 5 universities (UPorto, UAveiro, NOVA, UAlgarve, UMadeira) and 1 polytechnic (Nursing School of Porto - ESEP). The 3 proposed thematic lines (TL) for CINTESIS i.e. Preventive Medicine & Societal Challenges (TL1), Clinical & Translational Research (TL2) and Health Data and Decision Sciences & Information Technologies (TL3) are strongly aligned with the major priorities defined by Horizon 2020 (and what is known of FP9 and Portugal 2030) for health research in Europe and the FCT National Agenda for Health, Clinical and Translational Research. These TL comprises 23 research groups (RG) that address key Health and Societal Challenges and provide the needed research capacities and expertise in order to perform translational research and innovation within real healthcare environment. Specific RG from CINTESIS will be devoted to: clinical and economical assessment of treatment, prevention and rehabilitative interventions; development of methods, tools and ICT applications that may have a direct impact in the wellbeing of elderly people; development and validation of new diagnostic tests; improvement of treatment control and patient monitoring; and development of methods and systems to deal with big data and complex biomedical information. WEBSITE: LINKEDIN: pt.linkedin.com/in/cintesis/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cintesis_eu INSTAGRAM:
201 to 500 staff
Inegi Driving Science & Innovation
We are a Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) devoted to carry out research and technology-based innovation activities, technology transfer, consulting and technological services.
201 to 500 staff
Ipatimup
PT]: O Ipatimup, Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto - é uma associação privada sem fins lucrativos de utilidade pública, fundada em 1989 sob a égide da Universidade do Porto. O Ipatimup foi um dos quatro primeiros Laboratórios Associados criados pelo Ministério da Ciência e do Ensino Superior em Está instalado num edifício com no Polo 2 (Asprela) da Universidade do Porto.[EN]: The Ipatimup, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto - is a private non-profit association of public utility, founded in 1989 under the aegis of the University of Porto. The Ipatimup was one of the four first ones Associated Laboratories created by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in It is installed in a building with in Polo 2 (Asprela) of the University of Porto.
201 to 500 staff
Universidade De Coimbra
The University of Coimbra (UC) is a Portuguese public higher education institution with more than 700 years of experience in education, training and research. The first and the only Portuguese-speaking university until the early 20th century, UC has affirmed its position over the years with a unique mix of tradition, contemporaneity and innovation. The University of Coimbra has a unique tangible and intangible heritage, keystone in the scientific culture of Europe and the World, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. Nowadays, the University of Coimbra has eight faculties (Literature, Law, Medicine, Science and Technology, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Sport Sciences and Physical Education) and more than 22 thousand students. To study at the University of Coimbra is to pursue the intellectual history of the country in the school that graduated some of the most distinguished personalities of national culture, science and politics. In 2020, UC was considered the best institution in Portugal and the only one in the world top 20 (17th place) in compliance with the Health and Wellbeing indicator, the third UN Sustainable Development Goal, according to the second edition ranking “The University Impact Rankings”, by Times Higher Education.
1001 to 5000 staff
Aimm Marine Environment Research Association
AIMM is a Portuguese environmental non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the research and conservation of marine species and ecosystems. Founded in 2010 and based in the Algarve region, AIMM aims to be a reference for research, conservation and education of the marine environment, promoting activities and establishing partnerships that, in a cooperative way, enhance the understanding of issues related to the marine environment. AIMM has developed most of its projects in the Algarve region, but also in other regions of Portugal and outside the country, particularly in the Atlantic. We work in collaboration with national and international entities, such as maritime agents, administrative authorities, dolphin watching companies, other NGOs and public institutions. In cooperation, we try to promote a sustainable and safer environment for marine species.
1 to 10 staff
Icnas - Institute For Nuclear Sciences Applied To Health
ICNAS is a medical imaging research institution of the University of Coimbra that congregates the main medical imaging modalities (PET, MRI, CT, EEG) in the same building, including cyclotron and radiochemistry facilities.
51 to 200 staff
Ieeta
The Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro (IEETA) is one of the Research Units of the University of Aveiro. It is the Research Unit 127/94, approved by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). The main mission is to put the expertise of its members at the service of the development of Intelligent Systems for Human Assistance, helping solve problems in several domains of knowledge. Two major areas contribute to this mission which are mapped into two of the three research groups of IEETA, namely, BIT (Biomedical Informatics and Technologies) and IRIS (Intelligent Robotics and Systems). The third group, ISP (Information Systems and Processing), contributes to both fronts as a catalyst, by providing expertise in areas such as computational intelligence, high-performance algorithms, augmented and virtual reality, large-scale information systems, security, and signal and image processing. In these contexts, the impact of research carried on at IEETA has been felt not only at the national level but also internationally, resulting in numerous publications and awards. Some good examples are the participation in several innovation frameworks like Ambient Assisted Living Joint Program, MIT-Portugal, CMU-Portugal, H2020, PT-PRR, and Horizon. Empowered by its internal diversity and collaborative environment, IEETA has provided important contributions to high-level multidisciplinary problems, a fundamental advantage in a context where strongly multidisciplinary challenges are increasingly frequent. IEETA is also a member of LASI (Intelligent Systems Associate Laborator). LASI is a reference laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Portugal.
51 to 200 staff
Inov
RTO in ICT and Electronics aiming at transforming knowledge into technology adding value to the innovation chain. R&D+i in Communication Networks, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Computing, Cyber-physical Systems and Remote Monitoring. We form a multidisciplinary and motivated team, including specialised administrative and technical coworkers, highly qualified in project management, researchers, scholars and interns. Since we started in we have participated in several R&D projects, launched 2 spin-offs and registered more than 20 patents. We are always looking for valuable knowledge to bring innovation to society and the economy through technology.
201 to 500 staff
Lsts Feup
The Laboratório de Sistemas e Tecnologias Subaquáticas (LSTS) is an interdisciplinary research laboratory established in 1997 with researchers drawn from Electric and Computer and Mechanical Engineering and from Computer Science. The LSTS is specialized on the design, construction, and operation of unmanned underwater, surface and air vehicles and on the development of tools and technologies for the deployment of networked vehicle systems. In the last 15 years researchers from the LSTS have successfully fielded unmanned air, ground, surface and underwater vehicles in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and also in the Mediterranean sea. These vehicle systems implement the LSTS control architecture with the help of the LSTS Neptus-IMC-Dune software tool chain. Neptus is a distributed command, control, communications and intelligence framework for operations with networked vehicles, systems, and human operators. IMC is a communications protocol that defines a common control message set understood by all types of LSTS nodes. DUNE is the system for vehicle on-board software. It is used to write generic embedded software at the heart of the vehicle, e.g. code for control, navigation, or to access sensors and actuators. It provides an operating-system and architecture independent C++ programming environment for writing efficient real-time reactive tasks in modular fashion. The tool chain has support for Disruption-tolerant Networking (DTN) protocols.
11 to 50 staff
Mia Portugal
MIA-Portugal (Multidisciplinary Institute of Ageing) is the 1st research institute in Southern Europe focused on the molecular and biological basis of ageing. MIA-Portugal aims to attract outstanding researchers and their teams to produce excellent science on the molecular and biological basis of ageing. MIA-Portugal is the first research institute in Southern Europe focused on the molecular and biological basis of ageing. The excellent science in ageing or age-related disorders will supply health innovation and knowledge transfer, creating business opportunities for the region. MIA-Portugal will improve the health and wellbeing of an ageing population. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 857524.
51 to 200 staff
Atlantic
ATLANTIC is a Portuguese Collaborative Laboratory (CoLAB) that applies science to create innovative, operational solutions for real-world challenges in the ocean, coastal zones, climate, and environment. We work closely with public authorities, industry, and the scientific community, transforming complex data into products and services that support governance, economic sectors, research, innovation, and society. Our multidisciplinary team combines Earth observation, remote sensing, data science, geospatial analysis, artificial intelligence, numerical modelling, and science communication to generate economic, environmental, and social impact. Our mission is to accelerate the sustainable transition across the Atlantic. We participate in multiple European programmes and initiatives funded by Horizon Europe, ESA, Copernicus, ECMWF, the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), and New Space Portugal. Within these frameworks, we develop: • High-resolution geospatial information for forecasting and managing oceanic, coastal, climate, and environmental risks • Specialised consultancy and technical support for monitoring and implementing public policies and projects at different geographical scales • Tailored digital solutions for the blue economy, climate resilience and environmental monitoring, based on data collected from space to the deep sea • Stakeholder consultation, co-design services, science communication, and ocean literacy programmes to foster a more informed and engaged society At +ATLANTIC, we translate science into actionable knowledge, technology, and scalable services that create value for people, nature, and the economy. If your organisation is facing challenges related to the ocean, coastal resilience, climate adaptation, or environmental monitoring, we are ready to help.
11 to 50 staff
Cecolab Circular Economy
Fundada em 2020, com sede em Oliveira do Hospital, a Associação CECOLAB é um laboratório colaborativo para o desenvolvimento de tecnologias e conhecimento em Economia Circular, premiado com selo de excelência atribuído pela FCT. O seu principal propósito passa pela criação de emprego científico e pelo desenvolvimento de soluções que nos permitam ter uma sociedade, e uma produção industrial, mais amiga do ambiente e ao mesmo tempo economicamente competitiva. Através de investigação e inovação orientada para o mercado, tem como cadeias de valor estratégicas: 1.Floresta; 2.Agroindústria; 3.Resíduos Urbanos; 4.Água; 5.Indústria Transformadora; 6.Construção; e 7.Servitização, com elevado efeito de repercussão na mudança de paradigma e comportamentos na atividade económica. Fornece serviços de (i) desenvolvimento de inovação,(ii) consultoria e suporte de aconselhamento e de transferência de conhecimento e (iv) formação especializada de recursos humanos.__ Founded in 2020, and headquartered in Oliveira do Hospital, the CECOLAB Association is a Collaborative Laboratory towards the development of technologies and knowledge in Circular Economy. CECOLAB has been awarded with the seal of excellence attributed by the FCT. Its main purpose is to create scientific jobs and to develop solutions that will allow us to have a society and an industrial production more eco-friendly and, at the same time, economically competitive. Having adopted a research and innovation plan oriented towards the market and strategic value chains with high effect repercussions on changing paradigms and behaviors in the economic activity (namely: 1.Forest; 2.Agribusiness; 3.Urban Waste; 4.Water; 5.Manufacturing Industry; 6.Construction; 7.Servitization), CECOLAB provides a wide range of services, particularly,(i) innovation development,(ii) consultancy and technical-scientific advice and knowledge transfer and (iv) specialized training of human resources.
11 to 50 staff
Centimfe - Technological Center For Mouldmaking, Special Tooling And Plastic Industries
In a context of increased competitiveness and fast technological evolution, there's an important role reserved to interface organizations, which by the technical support, through the technological development and throughout the promotion of a systematic interaction between companies and the scientific and technological community, represent an unique added value to any Industry. To innovate and develop, to experiment and apply, to implement new solutions, to inform and disseminate know-how, is in its essence, the embodying of a mission towards the sustainable growth and development of the Industry.
11 to 50 staff
Novafrica
NOVAFRICA is a knowledge center created by the Nova School of Business and Economics of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa in 2011. Its mission is to produce expertise with an impact on business and economic development in Africa. A particular focus is on Portuguese-speaking Africa, i.e, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe. You can find us @ http://novafrica.org/@ https://twitter.com/novafrica @ https://bsky.app/profile/novafrica.bsky.social
1 to 10 staff
Cister - Research Centre In Real-Time And Embedded Computing Systems
CISTER (Research Centre in Real-Time and Embedded Computing Systems) is a top-ranked Research Unit based at the School of Engineering (ISEP) of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (P.Porto), Portugal. CISTER was, in the 2004 evaluation process, the only research unit in Portugal, in the areas of electrical engineering and computer science and engineering, to be awarded the level of Excellent. This excellent rating was confirmed in the last evaluation process (2007) CISTER, in which only one other research unit in these areas received this rating. Since it was created, the unit grown to become one of the leading European research units in the area, contributing with seminal research works in a number of subjects.
51 to 200 staff
Gemac
The research work of GEMAC, research group from the Department of Environment and Planning, concerns the study of atmospheric processes and the development and application of meteorological and air quality models, aiming to contribute to the decision making process within environmental management.
11 to 50 staff
Itecons
Itecons - Construção | Energia | Ambiente | Sustentabilidade O Itecons - Instituto de Investigação e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico para a Construção, Energia, Ambiente e Sustentabilidade, presta serviços de consultoria técnica na área de Projetos de Engenharia e Certificação. Participa também em estudos de investigação e desenvolvimento de novos materiais e novos sistemas construtivos, tendo sido considerado entidade qualificada para prestação de serviços de I & DT e inovação a PME no âmbito dos Vales I & DT e Inovação. O Itecons organiza regularmente ações de formação, workshops, seminários e congressos.
51 to 200 staff
Qopna Laqv-Requimte
The main QOPNA Research Unit areas are: Molecular Synthesis, Chemistry4Ohmics and Food Quality and Technology. Our Researchers pursue the objectives of their own areas and also work together in common areas of interest, mainly centred in the structural characterization of natural products. We collaborate with several Portuguese and Foreigner research groups, and we want to expand this collaborative approach with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and on potential applications for the new products. Our mission: Development of scientific and technological knowledge in the discovery, preparation and transformation of naturally related bioactive compounds and materials in the sustainable way. Our vision: to become a leading inter-disciplinary European Research Laboratory studying bioactive compounds, through organic synthesis and isolation from natural sources and further application like as health promoting materials and/or as functional foods; We want to contribute to- The development of a scientific culture at the national level- Educating students to high levels of scientific literacy- Stimulating innovation within the industrial sector- Promoting the science through divulgation. Keywords: Organic synthesis, tetrapyrrolic macrocycles, nitrogen and oxygen heterocycles, catalysis, organocatalysis, polyoxometalates, metalloporphyrins, food chemistry, biochemistry, biopolymers, biomaterials, high pressure, mass spectrometry, biomarkers, chemometric tools, lipidomics, proteomics, health beneficts, Molecular Synthesis, Chemistry4Ohmics, Food Quality and Technology.
51 to 200 staff
Sparos, Lda
SPAROS R&D | NUTRITION IN AQUACULTURE We provide research services to companies within the Aquaculture nutrition sector, develop customized products for different fish and shrimp species, and produce innovative nutritional products to meet market demands.
11 to 50 staff
Aicib - Clinical Research And Biomedical Innovation Agency
AICIB aims to be a National and European reference in clinical research and biomedical innovation. Our Mission is to promote, coordinate and support activities in the areas of clinical and translational research (CI & T) and biomedical innovation, contributing to the optimization of Portugal's clinical, scientific and technological potential. The purpose of AICIB is to support the national interest of IC & T and biomedical innovation by promoting its development and internationalization. AICIB also helps streamlining R&D activities and cooperation between health care units, health administration organizations, regulators, research institutions, academic institutions and several other relevant stakeholders.
11 to 50 staff
Cebal - Centro De Biotecnologia Agricola E Agro-Alimentar Do Alentejo
The Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agro-alimentar do Alentejo (CEBAL) is a private, non-profit research and development unit located in Beja. CEBAL aims to become a strategic infrastructure for the development of high quality research, technology transfer and innovation in the fields of Biotechnology applied to agro-forestry, agro-food, environment, waste valorization and alternative energies. CEBAL combines R&D activities with postgraduate teaching and training, consulting, services and incubation of technology-based companies. Researchers at CEBAL have expertise in areas such as Plant Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Engineering.
11 to 50 staff
Cftc - Center For Theoretical And Computational Physics
The CFTC – Center for Theoretical and Computational Physics – is a research unit of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, with a broad range of projects in theoretical physics and its applications to other sciences. The international team of the unit includes university and polytechnic academic staff, Investigador FCT, post-doctoral fellows, and PhD and MSc students. It also provides research training for students in other education cycles.
11 to 50 staff
Citechcare - Center For Innovative Care And Health Technology
ciTechCare is a multidisciplinary research unit dedicated to delivering solutions to improve healthcare and technologies to support early diagnosis and intervention. Organized in three main areas, Health Promotion and Care, Nutrition and Food Inovation, and Biomarkers and Clinical Engineering, we combine efforts to simultaneously address diverse research questions from different scientific points of view and accelerate knowledge transfer through our privileged collaboration with several healthcare and local economy partners that act as test tubes for the designed solutions.
51 to 200 staff
Mare - Polytechnic Of Leiria
MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria, is the Polytechnic of Leiria pole of MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre. MARE is a multipolar RD & I Centre that combines expertise allowing approaching scientifically and technologically all types of aquatic systems, from river basins and associated landscapes, to estuaries, coastal, and large marine ecosystems. MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria focuses its research and technological development activity on marine sciences, more specifically on emerging sectors of the sea economy, such as Marine Biotechnology, Marine Biology and Aquaculture, and Marine Food Resources. In addition, it promotes the dissemination of scientific knowledge in order to support society progress and sustainable development policies. MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria main goals are: Improve the knowledge on the functioning of marine ecosystems; Develop scientific knowledge and sound technology to help providing food and other biotic and non-biotic resources to society; Promote good ecological and healthy status of oceans and seas; Drive international cooperation to advanced education and training resulting in a new generation of scientists and professionals prepared for the Blue Economy; and Promote Ocean literacy and contribute to a participative Blue Society. MARE-Polytechnic of Leiria infrastructure is distinct by its fish research facility and laboratories, provided with the most modern equipment in the area of marine biology, aquaculture, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology and food technology, as well as several spaces dedicated to training and knowledge transfer, making this the only infrastructure in the West Region dedicated exclusively to the Science and Technology of the Sea.
51 to 200 staff
Porto Space Team
Porto Space Team is an association of engineering students driven by a shared mission: to fill the void in university-level, space-related projects here in Porto and across the northern region of Portugal. We envision the constant growth of the space industry to continue in the upcoming years, therefore we’re taking proactive steps to ensure that we are ready for the future that awaits us in the aerospace world. Since our founding in May 2022, our ranks have increased to around 70 dedicated members (March 2024). Currently, our main objective is to build the INVICTUS, a hybrid-motor rocket to compete in the yearly competition EuRoC, European Rocketry Challenge. As of September 2023, the PLUTUS Project was created with the goal of helping high school students in making informed decisions about their academic and career paths, by promoting different engineering areas linked with Porto Space Team and FEUP.
51 to 200 staff
Algarve Biomedical Center - Abc
O Centro Académico de Investigação e Formação Biomédica do Algarve, adiante designado ABC (Algarve Biomedical Center), tem como principal missão criar, transmitir e difundir uma cultura de investigação e desenvolvimento, contribuindo para formar profissionais altamente qualificados e diferenciados. Constitui a visão do ABC ser um centro de excelência vocacionado para o desenvolvimento, formação e investigação, assente nos pilares da eficiência, qualidade, competitividade e inovação.
501 to 1000 staff
Ieee Portugal
The is the world’s largest non-profit professional organization, with the aim of contributing to the advancement of technology. Currently the organization has more than members, spread over five continents and is divided into 10 regions. Detailed information about the can be found at The Portugal Section is part of the Region 8 (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Russia) of the has more than 1,500 members, who are part of a universe of professionals from different areas of technology, as well as a growing community of students from different Portuguese Higher Education Institutions.
1001 to 5000 staff
Lasige
LASIGE is a research unit at the Department of Informatics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisboa. LASIGE has approximately 110 collaborators, amongst researchers with a doctoral degree, those working towards a PhD, MSc students, and other junior researchers. The current Director is Prof. Vasco T. Vasconcelos. LASIGE is a research unit in the area of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). It was founded in 1998, and its activities represent an added value to the Portuguese and European Science and Technology System (S & TS) fabric, materialized by several factors: Quality and impact of the outputs in research, technology transfer, and advanced training, with a prominent international projection; Alignment with state-of-the-art international research themes and agendas (e.g. Horizon-2020), increasing impact and promoting prospective industrial exploitation; Excellent comparative standing in the Portuguese S & TS fabric. LASIGE conducts scientific research in clearly identified cutting edges areas – Digital Accessibility and Systems for the Ageing Population, Cyber-physical Systems, Data and Systems Intelligence, Health and Biomedical Informatics, Reliable Software Systems, and Resilient Distributed and Networked Systems - supported by key indicators of excellence, including high quality publications, international and national competitive funding, advanced training, knowledge and technology transfer, industrial liaison, spin-offs and societal impact.
51 to 200 staff
2ai Ipca
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an innovative and powerful technology that holds promise for economic and societal benefits. AI has the potential to remodel how we communicate, live, learn and work. In this sense, AI research shows potential to further our regional and national priorities, including economy needs, educational opportunities, quality of life, and security. AI research has continuously expanded, proving its added-value for multiple tasks, such as image processing, handwriting recognition, and human language translation. Nowadays, AI targets the expansion of the number of application situations, aiming to develop more general solutions that meets the requirements of different applications without significant methodological modifications. To challenge this driven research, 2Ai was established in february 2018 at IPCA and combines researchers from computer vision, cognitive systems, machine learning, natural language processing, serious games, and robotics areas. 2Ai will pursue research on fundamental advances in the above AI areas, mainly focusing on applying these cross-cutting themes in the development of technically innovative solutions and services for health, industry, environment and security.
11 to 50 staff
Cense - Center For Environmental And Sustainability Research
CENSE is the research branch of a wider organization including researchers, students and staff from the NOVA School of Science and Technology of NOVA University Lisbon, plus a number of affiliated organizations, including University of Algarve and Universidade Aberta. CENSE’s ecosystem is formed by its researchers, former students and the extended network of research partners around the World, its spin-offs, and professional support services. CENSE members are actively engaged in strengthening the Centre’s role at the frontier of sustainability research, namely through participation of its members in governance bodies of scientific societies, editorial boards and associate editorship of scientific journals, collaboration in scientific networks, expert committees and project evaluation panels, and international consortia of R&D projects financed through competitive calls of H2020, INTERREG, ERA-NET, ERASMUS+ and LIFE, among others. CENSE researchers have also established robust links with policy and societal organizations. For example, CENSE members participate regularly in relevant national and EU policy processes, coordinating studies or integrating policy support committees, panels or advisory boards in its core research areas. Through initiatives such as EIT Climate-KIC, CENSE branches out to the market, promoting innovation activities and new start-ups. Scientific and technological developments of the CENSE Ecosystem will soon be embodied by the CENSE Café, an ongoing initiative which will become our community centre.
11 to 50 staff
Cesam - Centre For Environmental And Marine Studies
The Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) is a Research Unit of the University of Aveiro (UA) with the status of Laboratório Associado/Associated Laboratory since 2005, evaluated with the highest grade of Excellent since 2014. The Mission of CESAM is to promote transdisciplinary and transformative research and knowledge exchange to address societal needs, namely environmental and marine challenges, global change processes, and sustainable solutions for the management and conservation of natural resources and the well-being of ecosystems and humanity, building upon a One-Health Approach. This is achieved through fundamental and applied research. CESAM’s Vision is to be an international leading center of excellence in marine and environmental sciences, conducting both fundamental and applied research, deeply committed to understanding and solving the complex marine and environmental challenges of our time.+ info:
201 to 500 staff
Cro Cetera
The Association for Research and Development of the Faculty of Medicine (AIDFM) is a public benefit association that promotes biomedical research at the Faculty of Medicine of the Lisbon University. The main aim of AIDFM is to study and develop initiatives to promote the link between research activities of the Faculty of Medicine of the Lisbon University and the research community. AIDFM seeks to support the development of education, training, and research, and to create infrastructures for medical and technologic support within related areas with potential economic interest and reinforcement to the community. CETERA is a Portuguese academic CRO, an autonomous department of the Association for Research and Development of the Faculty of Medicine, which is based at the Academic Medical Centre of Lisbon (CAML). A key strength of CETERA is the academic expertise and integrity of its scientific team which lies in a global coverage with different stakeholders. CETERA provides a wide range of services, from scientific consulting and regulatory expertise to management of national and international clinical research trials. Our full-service CRO is an important partner for Universities, research centers, scientific societies as well as pharmaceutical and medical device industry. CRO CETERA is a Portuguese contract research organization. We know the local investigators and research centers profile and the local regulatory process. Having a broad network of researchers in more than 10 major cities of the country, we are able to manage multicenter studies. This network makes it possible and facilitates to conduct national research projects.
11 to 50 staff
Instituto Pedro Nunes
Instituto Pedro Nunes is a non-profit private organization founded in 1991. IPN promotes innovation and technology transfer, being the main link between the University of Coimbra and the business sector. IPN has currently a team of almost 100 permanent staff to support startups and researchers in these activities. With a self-sustained business model, IPN operates in three complementary areas: 1. Incubation and acceleration of technology-based enterprises; 2. Research and technological development; 3. Highly specialized training. Incubation and acceleration of technology-based enterprises activities: IPN helps startups with technical guidance in the establishment and early stages of business development. It has 6.200 m2 for business incubation and acceleration space installations and IPN-Incubator won in 2010 the 1st place in the world award for "Best Science-Based Incubator”. The figures that made this result possible are the following: Total firms supported:>380 (since 1996)% of firms in activity:> 70% Annual aggregated turnover of incubated firms (2019):> million euros Export > 66,7% Job creation:> 3,250 jobs (direct and highly qualified) Research and technological development: Since IPN’s creation, the activity of technology transfer has been quite diversified, having participated in more than 200 RTD projects in consortia or by contract, carried out some tens of technology transfer contracts, some of those outputting patented products, for a group of more than 200 companies. IPN’s technological infrastructure includes a set of 6 laboratories in diversified technological areas, namely: LIS — Laboratory for Informatics and Systems LAS — Laboratory for Automation and Systems LED & MAT — Laboratory for Wear, Testing & Materials LEC — Laboratory for Electroanalysis and Corrosion LABGEO — Laboratory for Geotechnics FITOLAB — Laboratory for Phytopathology
51 to 200 staff
Nova Clinical Research Unit Nova Cru
NOVA CRU is a joint venture between NOVA Medical School and NOVA Information Management School. We are a service provider unit offering at non-for-profit rates expertise and support for the design and management of clinical studies. Services provided include several levels of support fully adjusted to your project needs: 1. Plan - Study protocol development - Ethical and Regulatory Authorities submissions - Case Report Forms (CRFs) design - Biostatistics plan 2. Do - Clinical Trial Management - Study Coordination - Database design - Support Research Team 3. Check - Monitoring - Database Management - Quality Management 4. Analyse - Data Management - Data Analysis NOVA CRU is also able to provide support on Clinical Research in any Healthcare Unit. Services provided on this scope include: 1. Study Submission 2. Start-Up Phase 3. Medical Visits 4. Monitoring 5. Recruitment 6. Close-Out 7. Payments 8. Quality System For more information feel free to contact us at: nova.cru@fcm.unl.pt.
11 to 50 staff
Raege-Az
Associação RAEGE Açores (RAEGE-Az) was founded in 2017 and is a non-profit association of technical, scientific and research nature. A-RAEGE-Az is among others accountable for the management of the scientific activities developed in the RAEGE Space and Geodetic stations of Santa Maria and Flores Islands. The RAEGE Atlantic network (Rede Atlântica de Estações Geodinâmicas e Espaciais) consists in an agreement between Spain and Azores Regional Government to build and operate 4 Fundamental Geodetic Stations (Yebes, Santa Maria, Gran Canaria and Flores) placed in different tectonic plates (Eurasian, African and North American plates) in order to set up a Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) observing network. Each RAEGE Site is equipped with a 13.2m radio telescope of VGOS (VLBI Global Observing System) specifications, permanent GNSS stations, a gravimeter, one hydrogen maser clock, a seismograph and an accelerograph. A-RAEGE-Az is involved in multiple initiatives and partnerships with relevant entities such as: AIR Centre, Colab +Atlantic, C4G, Engage-SKA, PT Space, IGN, Copernicus Relays, among others.
11 to 50 staff
Rise - Health Research Network
The Associate Laboratory RISE – Rede de Investigação em Saúde – was created in 2021 and our mission is to strengthen Health Research, from the preclinical and clinical stages to the community level, by connecting universities to healthcare providers, in the scope of the Portuguese policy for Science and Technology. We aim to be a major player and catalyst in changing the clinical, translational and community research landscape in Portugal. Headquartered at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP), RISE was created through a consortium that unites CINTESIS – Centre for Research in Health Technologies and Services and the Cardiovascular Research and Development Unit (UnIC), two research units installed at FMUP, with the Cardiovascular Centre of the University of Lisbon of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon (CCUL) and the Research Centre of the Portuguese Institute of Oncology of the Porto (CI-IPOP). In total, the Laboratory has 455 researchers and works on five major thematic lines: TL1 – Clinical and Translational Research in Cardiovascular Sciences; TL2 - Clinical and Translational Research in Oncology; TL3 - Clinical and Translational Research in Inflammatory and Degenerative Diseases; TL4 - Health, Technology and Digital Transformation Policies; TL5 – Community Health and Societal Challenges. TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RISEHealthPT
1 to 10 staff
Shine 2europe
SHINE2Europe aims to promote inclusive communities to all citizens, by delivering research, consultancy, and support to the implementation of tech-Savvy, Healthy and INclusivE solutions (SHINE) around Europe, with potential enlargement to the world. Shine is born with a clear vision of fostering societal growth and inclusiveness, by sharing good practices, promoting active networking between different stakeholders and countries and developing "pet" projects on areas deemed as essential to the company owners. Ethical behaviour in technology development, fight against cancer, combat to discrimination in all forms and health prevention and promotion are some of the most important themes for Shine - much more will come in time, but for now, let's work for a better world!
1 to 10 staff
Socius Research Centre In Economic And Organizational Sociology
SOCIUS, Research Centre in Economic and Organisational Sociology, is a research centre from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management, Universidade de Lisboa, created in May 1991 by teachers and researchers. SOCIUS main scientific area, Economic and Organisational Sociology, is considered in a broad sense that privileges the multiple points of dialogue between contemporary Sociology and Economics, and other Social Sciences interested in the study of the intersection between economic and organisational realities. SOCIUS, through ISEG, is the host research institution of the PhD Programme in Economic and Organisational Sociology. As a Research and Development Unit (R&D), SOCIUS was first evaluated in in the scope of the periodic evaluations of R&D Units carried out by FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P, having been classified as "Excellent" in all the evaluation exercises in which it participated 2002 and 2007). Research Areas: Employment, Gender and Migration Science, Technology and Innovation State and Public Policy Markets and Financialisation Organisations, Professions and Qualifications Ageing, Health and Care Sustainable Development, Third Sector and Social Networks Activities: Scientific research projects; Participation in different research programmes, national and international networks; Organization of Seminars, national and international Conferences, Colloquiums and Workshops; Regular reception of master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral research scholars; Inclusion of graduate, post-graduate, master’s and PhD students in scientific research projects; Supervision of post-graduate works and master’s and doctoral theses; Support to ISEG/UTL Master’s and PhD Programmes in Economic and Organizational Sociology; Consulting; Training for civil society’s organizations and institutions, including the training of teachers at various academic levels; Publication and promotion of different studies (working papers, research works).
1 to 10 staff
Inesc Coimbra
The Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering at Coimbra (INESCC) is a private non-profit institution, officially recognized as public utility, devoted to scientific research, technological development, and knowledge transfer to society. Its associates are the University of Coimbra, INESC Holding, and the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria. INESCC is an interdisciplinary R&D unit with over 100 researchers, including 59 integrated researchers and 30 PhD students, from three departments of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of UC (Electrical Engineering and Computers, Civil Engineering, and Mathematics) and the Faculty Economics, as well as from the University of Beira Interior, Open University and the Polytechnic Institutes of Leiria, Coimbra, Setúbal, Bragança, Viana do Castelo and Viseu. Research combines theory, methodology, as well as technical and human factors to address industry and public needs aligning with UN SDGs societal challenges.
51 to 200 staff
Aquavalor
O AquaValor é uma Associação Privada sem Fins Lucrativos sedeada na cidade de Chaves, no coração da região do Alto Tâmega e Barroso. Instalado num edifício central na cidade de Chaves, o AquaValor possui um conjunto de espaços preparados para atividades de investigação, prestação de serviços laboratoriais e atividades de formação, promoção e disseminação de resultados. Atualmente possui uma equipa multidisciplinar e tem a sua atuação estruturada em 3 áreas funcionais: i) Serviços especializados dedicados à geração de valor; ii) Investigação e inovação; Capacitação de recursos humanos altamente qualificados em parceria com o IPB Em 2021 obteve o reconhecimento como Laboratório Colaborativo com uma agenda de investigação centrada na água mineral natural e termal, nas suas interações com os setores da saúde, alimentação e bebidas, cosmética e cosmecêutica e sistemas de informação e tecnologias digitais. Na área dos serviços especializados o Laboratório de Caracterização de Águas – LCA AquaValor, obteve no final de 2022 a acreditação do IPAC para realização análises a um vasto leque de parâmetros físicos, químicos e microbiológicos em diversas matrizes de águas e o ERSAR incluiu também o AquaValor na sua lista de laboratórios aptos para realização de ensaios de verificação da conformidade da qualidade da água para entidades gestoras. Ao nível da capacitação de recursos humanos, o AquaValor tem trabalhado em parceria com o Instituto Politécnico de Bragança no desenvolvimento de oferta de atividades de formação e capacitação, contribuindo também por essa via para a transferência de conhecimento e inovação para os atores do território.
11 to 50 staff
Ccisel
CCISEL was founded in 1975 as a R&D center of ISEL dedicated to advanced research and development in the fields of digital systems, microprocessors and computer science in strait collaboration with the industry.
11 to 50 staff
Deec - Department Of Electrical And Computer Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty of Sciences and Technology University of Coimbra Electrical and Computer Engineering is part of the vast area of Engineering Sciences and covers various technological fields that share a common scientific basis. The mission of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC) is to provide high quality education and produce world level research in the core areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering, energy systems, electronic and computer systems, automation and robotics, and telecommunication systems. The insertion of the DEEC in the society, at national and international levels, is guaranteed by the involvement of professors and students in national institutes R&D activities. At a national level, these activities include the participation in projects and other actions in collaboration with the industry. Internationally, professors and students of the DEEC participate in R&D projects and cooperation networks. These activities together with student exchange programs ensure that DEEC is increasingly competitive with the best congener schools abroad. The participation of students in training activities from international networks, namely through the Board of European Students of Technology (BEST), promotes a collection of new experiences that contribute for the progressive internationalization of the DEEC.
51 to 200 staff
Digimedia - Digital Media And Interaction Research Centre
DigiMedia – Digital Media and Interaction is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Aveiro focusing on innovation in the design of new interaction approaches for human-centered digital media applications. DigiMedia joins 27 senior researchers from the fields of Communication Sciences and Technologies, Sociology, Philosophy and Computer Science, acting in transversal teams that develop fundamental and applied research in the fields of Cyberculture and Media Convergence, New Media and Digital Entertainment and Knowledge Media in Connected Communities.
11 to 50 staff
Evicr.Net
European Vision Institute Clinical Research Network is a network of European Ophthalmological Clinical Research Sites, dedicated to perform clinical research in ophthalmology. It is a platform for clinical trial research in Ophthalmology in Europe and a useful Industry resource in order to promote the development of new drugs and medical devices. EVICR.net is an independent European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) established in 2010 in accordance with the Council Regulation (EEC) n.º 2137/85. EVICR.net Coordinating Centre is located at AIBILI, in Coimbra, Portugal. This Network is an infrastructure for management of multicenter clinical trials. It has common and harmonized organizational and technical Standard Operating Procedures, quality control and staff training according to ICH GCP-Guidelines. EVICR.net serves as a fundamental resource for the development of translational research and particularly Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industrial Innovation in the European Union in Ophthalmology.
1 to 10 staff
Gaips Lab
Group of AI for People and Society (GAIPS) is a Portuguese research group dedicated to advanced research on Artificial Intelligence over 6 main areas: Affective Computing, Games, Human-Robot Interaction, Intelligent Virtual Agents, Social Simulations and Machine Learning. GAIPS was founded in by Professor Ana Paiva, a full professor of Computer Science and Engineering department of Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) as part of University of Lisbon. The group is associated to INESC-ID and Instituto Superior Técnico (IST). Since its foundation GAIPS has been awarded several EU and Portuguese grants and projects including LIREC, EMOTE, ANIMATAS, TAILOR, and HumanE-AI-Net. The lab is currently located in IST Taguspark campus and hosts 10 professors, 4 post-docs, and 32 PhD students and researchers.
11 to 50 staff
