schedule
Session Type
Day 1 | July 15
Accreditation
Opening Session
Auditorium IJoão Barros, President of the Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²)
Luís Montenegro, Prime Minister of Portugal
Plenary Session 1: Priorities for Science and Innovation
Auditorium IMaria do Rosário Partidário, Scientific Coordinator of the ST4S Methodology
Carolina Nogueira, Deputy Director-General of PLANAPP – Center for Public Policy Planning and Evaluation
Luís Ferreira, President of the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities (CRUP)
Orlando Rodrigues, Member of the Coordinating Council of Higher Polytechnic Institutes (CCISP)
Ana Casaca, Member of the Board of the European Innovation Council (EIC)
Philippe Larrue, OECD – Commission for the Evaluation of Education, Science, and Innovation Reform
Teresa Pinto Correia, Vice President for Research atAI2
This session will be held in English
Plenary Session 2: From Science to Innovation and Impact – How Can We Accelerate Value Creation?
Auditorium IAntónio M. Cunha, Professor at the University of Minho
Pedro Bizarro,Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Feedzai
Carlos Oliveira,President of the National Council for Science, Technology, and Innovation (CNCTI)
Closing Remarks:
M. Castro Almeida, Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion*
* To be confirmed
Networking Lunch
Parallel Session: Forest and Fire
Room 5CProposal Titles*:
Principal Investigator: Joana Amaral Paulo | Center for Forestry Studies, Higher Institute of Agronomy, University of Lisbon
Integrated Forest Fire Management
Principal Investigator: Domingos Viegas | ADAI — Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra
Forests and Fire Governance
Principal Investigator: Tiago Oliveira | IN+ LARSyS — Center for Innovation, Technology, and Policy Research
Fire Risk in Portugal Under Current and Future Climate Scenarios
Principal Investigator: Carlos da Camara | Dom Luiz Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Rethinking Post-Fire Management in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Martinho Martins | CESAM – Center for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro
Research and Innovation for Integrated Forest and Fire Management: Co-creation for Impact
Principal Investigator: Luís Rochartre Álvares | ForestWise Collaboration
Smart Data Infrastructures for the Sustainability and Competitiveness of Regions
Principal Investigator: Rui Bertuzi da Silva | CEOS.PP — Center for Organizational and Social Studies at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto; Porto Higher Institute of Accounting and Administration, Polytechnic Institute of Porto
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Oceans
Room 5BProposal Titles*:
From Science to Decision-Making: Scientific Knowledge in the Service of the Blue Economy and Territorial Resilience
Principal Investigator: Joana Boavida Portugal | MARE — Marine and Environmental Science Centre; ARNET — Aquatic Research Network, University of Évora
Portugal 900, an Oceanic Portugal
Principal Investigator: Miguel A. Reis | MARETEC – Center for Research on the Environment, the Sea, and Technology, Department of Engineering and Nuclear Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico; LARSyS
Innovative Earth Observation: From Space to the Depths of the Oceans
Principal Investigator: Rui Caldeira | ARDITI — Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology, and Innovation; Dom Luiz Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Ocean Observation: Where We Are and Where We Should Go
Principal Investigator: Lélia Matos | CCMAR — Algarve Center for Marine Sciences, CIMAR-LA
The Ocean as a Strategic Domain in C&I
Principal Investigator: Pedro Raposo de Almeida | MARE — Center for Marine and Environmental Sciences, University of Évora
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: International Partnerships for Excellence
Auditorium IITHE TEAMING MODEL
Principal Investigator: Luís Pereira de Almeida | CiBB — Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, CNC — Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, GeneT — Gene Therapy Center of Excellence Portugal, University of Coimbra
THE NEW TEAMING PROJECTS
Proposers: Coordinators of the TEAMING projects approved in 2026
Ecosystem Transformation — Teaming in the Implementation of a Regional Strategy
Principal Investigator: Lino da Silva Ferreira | CiBB — Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, IISB — Institute for Integrated Social and Biological Assessment, University of Coimbra; Colab4Ageing
FCT’S INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
Principal Investigator: José Manuel Mendonça, Coordinator of International Partnerships at the Foundation for Science and Technology
TRANSATLANTIC COOPERATION INSTRUMENTS IN RESEARCH
Principal Investigators: João Magalhães | CMU Portugal, Alexandre Ferreira da Silva | MIT Portugal, Rute Ferreira | UTAustin Portugal
* Subject to change
Parallel Session: Clinical Research Priorities for Innovation
Room 5DProposal Titles*:
Shaping the Future of Societal Health: Science, Participation, and Priority Setting in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Henrique | BRU-Iscte , SocioDigital Lab for Public Policy
Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation as a National Strategic Priority
Principal Investigator: Nuno Sousa | AICIB – Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation
Genomic Medicine: Innovation and Competitiveness in Health with Societal Impact
Principal Investigator: Ana Teresa Freitas | Dr. Ricardo Jorge National Institute of Health
Human and Environmental Health for a Sustainable Future
Principal Investigator: Paula Videira | UCIBIO Research Unit – i4HB Associate Laboratory
Science, Value, and Access: Priorities for Health Technology Assessment
Principal Investigator: Luís Ribeiro de Azevedo | RISE-Health Research Unit, Department of Community Medicine, Health Information, and Decision-Making (MEDCIDS), School of Medicine, University of Porto
Clinical and Real-World Evidence: Portugal on the Path to Greater Impact in Health Research
Principal Investigator: Elisa Keating | RISE-Health, Department of Biomedicine
AI2 sector-specific funding lines (health, environment, defense, IT, etc.)
Principal Applicant: Marcos Mariz | INEYE THERAPEUTICS, S.A.
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Soil, Water, and Climate
Room 5AProposal Titles*:
Contaminants of Emerging Concern: From Science to Policy for a “One Health” Approach
Principal Investigator: Mário Jorge Araújo | CIIMAR — Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research
Principal Investigator: Joaquim Barbosa | ISQ — Institute of Welding and Quality
Principal Investigator: Ana Pereiro | LAQV REQUIMTE — Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry
Water for the Coming Decades: National Priorities for Research and Innovation
Principal Investigator: Ana Mendes | MED — Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development, University of Évora
Science and Innovation for Climate Resilience: Preparing Portugal for Extreme Events
Principal Investigator: Francisco Ferreira | CENSE — Center for Research on the Environment and Sustainability, CHANGE — Institute for Global Change and Sustainability
Principal Investigator: José Paulo Sousa | Center for Functional Ecology, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra; TERRA Associate Laboratory
A National Strategy for Soil Research, Monitoring, and Management in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Isabel Brito | MED — Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development, University of Évora
*Subject to change
Plenary Session 3: Young Talents Connecting the Science and Innovation Ecosystem Across Regions
Auditorium IDébora Campos, Executive Director of AgroGrIN-Tech
Catarina Liberato, Chair of the Executive Committee of PARSUK
David Castro, Chair of the Board of Directors of SPOT Nordic
João Rolaça, Artistic Director and Curator of the Terracronia project
Maria Moura Oliveira, Vice President for Innovation at AI²
Coffee break and networking
Parallel Session: Agriculture, Agri-Food, and the Bioeconomy
Room 5BProposal Titles*:
How can we accelerate the development of digital skills in the Portuguese agri-food ecosystem?
Lead Partner: Cátia Pinto | CONFAGRI — National Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives and Agricultural Credit of Portugal, CCRL
Agri-Food in Portugal: Science & Innovation—Pillars of Food Security and Sovereignty
Principal Investigator: Fátima Baptista | MED — Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development, University of Évora
Science and Innovation for More Resilient Crops in a Changing Environment
Principal Investigator: Margarida Oliveira | Green-it Bioresources for Sustainability, ITQB NOVA — António Xavier Institute of Chemical and Biological Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon
Sustainability and Enhancement of Agro-Silvo-Pastoral Systems: A Strategic Agenda for Portugal
Principal Investigator: Claudino Matos | ACOS — Southern Farmers’ Association
Intensive Mediterranean Agriculture: A Driving Force Behind Europe’s Ecological Transition
Principal Investigator: Maria do Rosário Félix | MED — Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development, University of Évora
Anticipating and Managing Food Risks in the Context of Climate Change
Principal Investigator: Isabel Ferreira | LAQV REQUIMTE — Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry
Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems from Field to Table
Principal Investigator: Marta Laranjo | MED — Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development, University of Évora; CHANGE — Institute for Global Change and Sustainability
Sustainable Food of the Future
Principal Investigator: Luís Branco | LAQV REQUIMTE — Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry
Biotechnology for Plant, Animal, and Human Nutrition
Principal Investigator: Frederico Ferreira | Department of Bioengineering, Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: From Thematic Areas to Strategic Domains of AI²
Auditorium IIProposal Titles*:
From Thematic Areas to Strategic Domains of AI²
Principal Investigator & Session Coordinator: Tiago Santos Pereira | Executive Committee of the Council of Associated Laboratories; Director of the Associated Laboratory at the Center for Social Studies
Shaping the Future: From “Bottom-up” Consultation to National Dialogue
Principal Investigator: Cristina Máguas | Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Science, Territory, and Innovation for a More Competitive Portugal and Europe
Principal Investigator: SílviaSocorro | University of Beira Interior, Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation, and Development; Director of the UBImedical Incubator
From Knowledge to Competitiveness: Priorities for 2028–2034
Principal Investigator: João Claro | Chairman of the Board of Directors of INESC TEC — Institute of Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology, and Science
How can we invest in innovation without neglecting basic research?
Principal Investigator: Sílvia Vilares Conde | Coordinator of iNOVA4Health
Between funders and researchers—science management entities as an intermediary layer—or—how to prevent old mistakes from being carried over into the new architecture
Principal Investigator: Nuno Garcia dos Santos | FCiências.ID - Association for Science Research and Development
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Longevity, Public Health, and Mental Health
Room 5CProposal Titles*:
New Methodologies for Youth Education. Health Literacy Models
Principal Investigator: Catarina Esteves dos Santos | Portuguese Society for Health Literacy
Hospital-to-Home Transition: The Invisible Role of Informal Caregivers
Principal Investigator: Rafael Bernardes | CIDNUR — Lisbon Center for Research, Innovation, and Development in Nursing, ESEUL — University of Lisbon School of Nursing
Global Health — The Impact of Mobility and Migration on the Health System in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Eugénia Carvalho | Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra
Health Exercise: Connecting Systems, Communities, and People
Principal Investigator: Analiza Mónica Silva | CIPER — Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Human Performance, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon
FOCUS - AI — Human-Centric Predictive Model for Integrative Well-Being
Principal Investigator: António Palma Rosinha | Insight — Piaget Research Center for Ecological Human Development
Who Will Care for an Aging Society? The Role of Innovation
Principal Investigator: William Xavier | WISEWARE, Lda.
From Childhood to Adulthood: Mental Health Promotion and Prevention as a Scientific and Social Priority
Principal Investigator: Marlene Sousa | ProChild CoLAB
From Risk to Prevention: How Science Can Reduce Falls and Dependence
Principal Investigator: Vanessa Santos | Insight — Piaget Research Center for Ecological Human Development
Ecosystems for Healthy Longevity: Science, Technology, Well-Being, and Innovation
Principal Investigator: Fátima Roque | BRIDGES-IPG
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Materials and the Industrial Bioeconomy
Room 5DProposal Titles*:
Forest Bioeconomy and Sustainable Construction: R&I Priorities
Principal Investigator: Sofia Knapic | SERQ — Forest Innovation and Competence Center
Advanced Materials as a Strategic Domain of AI²: Portugal on the European Industrial Innovation Agenda
Principal Investigator: João Rocha | CICECO — Aveiro Institute of Materials
Critical Raw Materials for a Decarbonized Future in Europe
Principal Investigator: Leonardo Azevedo | CERENA, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
The Bioeconomy as a National Strategy for the Sustainable Transformation of Portuguese Industry
Principal Investigator: António Braz Costa| CITEVE — Portuguese Technology Center for the Textile and Apparel Industries
Materials—the key to cleaner energy and a healthier planet
Principal Investigator: Salete Balula | LAQV REQUIMTE — Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry
Sustainable Technologies for Biomass Valorization
Principal Investigator: Alexandre Paiva | LAQV REQUIMTE — Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry
Principal Investigator: Daniela Ribeiro Pinheiro | Bridges, Guarda Polytechnic Institute
Catalyzing Industry Toward Decarbonization, Circularity, and Resource Efficiency
Principal Investigator: Isabel Maria Marrucho | CQE — Center for Structural Chemistry, IMS — Institute of Molecular Sciences, University of Lisbon
The Creation of a National Infrastructure for Industrial Biotechnology – IBISBA PT
Principal Investigator: José António Couto Teixeira | Center for Biological Engineering, University of Minho
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Emerging Technologies
Auditorium VIIISession organized by PLANAPP — Center for Public Policy Planning and Evaluation
Parallel Session: Territory and Biodiversity
Room 5AProposal Titles*:
Pollinators and Pollination: Science, Innovation, and Local Action to Prepare for the Future
Principal Investigator: João Loureiro | polli.NET Network, CEF — Center for Functional Ecology, TERRA Associated Laboratory, University of Coimbra
Smart Ecosystems: Collaborative Platforms for Resilience and Innovation
Principal Investigator: Lívia Madureira | Center for Transdisciplinary Studies for Development, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Territorial Intelligence for Innovation and Collective Action in Low-Density Territories
Principal Investigator: Alex Rodrigues | Center for Transdisciplinary Studies for Development, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Innovation and Mountain Regions: Science Applied to Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Principal Investigator: José Ferreira de Castro | CIMO — Mountain Research Center, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Restoring Nature in Portugal: Science and Innovation for a Resilient Future
Principal Investigator: Alice Nunes | CE3C — Center for Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Changes; CHANGE — Global Change and Sustainability Institute; Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon
Science and Territorial Solutions for Biodiversity and Nature in the Face of Global Challenges
Principal Investigator: Diogo Alagador | MED — Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development, University of Évora; CHANGE — Institute for Global Change and Sustainability
Planning the Territory of the Future: Transportation, Water, Environment, and Energy
Principal Investigator: Manuel Duarte Pinheiro | CERIS — Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Biocultural Diversity for Sustainable Transitions: Biodiversity, Food Sovereignty, Territorial Cohesion, and Climate Resilience
Principal Investigator: Joana Filipa Viana Canelas | CHANGE — Institute for Global Change and Sustainability
* Subject to change
End of the first day's work
Day 2 | July 16
Parallel Session: Aerospace and Defense
Room 5ATitle of the proposals*:
Skills for the (Aero)Space Sector: How Can We Align Education, Talent, and Industry to Prepare for the Future?
Principal Investigator: Catarina Farinha | BRU-Unide Iscte
From Fundamental Science to Instruments: A Coordinated Strategy for Space in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Nuno Cardoso Santos | Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences; Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto
PROSSE: Portuguese Science for Space Exploration
Principal Investigator: Joan Alabart | Portuguese Space Agency – PT SPACE
Innovation and the Creation of Territorial Knowledge through the Use of Geospatial Information
Principal Investigator: Rita Zina | Directorate-General for Territorial Affairs
Aeronautics, Space, and Defense: Drivers of Economic Development, Innovation, and Resilience
Lead Partner: Rui Santos | AED Cluster Portugal
Priorities for Innovation from the Air Force’s Perspective
Lead Presenter: Colonel André de Almeida Campos | Division of Innovation and Organizational Transformation – Portuguese Air Force
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Social Sciences and Humanities
Room 5BProposal Titles*:
Global Studies: The Emergence of a New Field of Science
Principal Investigator: Cristiana Lucas Silva | Center for Global Studies, UNESCO-CIPSH Chair in Global Studies, Universidade Aberta
Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences — The Challenges of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Principal Investigator: Maria Manuel Baptista | Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Aveiro
Technology, Work, and People: An Agenda for Scientific and Social Impact in Just and Sustainable Transitions
Principal Investigator: Marta Santos | Center for Psychology, University of Porto; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto
Computers and Accessibility: Supporting Research to Benefit People with Disabilities
Principal Investigator: Francisco Ferreira | CENSE — Center for Research on Environment and Sustainability, FCT NOVA; CHANGE — Institute for Global Change and Sustainability
Knowledge, Education, and Society: Rethinking the Role of Science and Research in the University
Principal Investigator: Cláudia Figueiredo | CIPES — Center for Research on Higher Education Policy, University of Aveiro
Promoting Societal Innovation through Fundamental Psychology
Principal Investigator: Josefa Pandeirada | William James Center for Research
Science and Transformative Social Impact
Principal Investigator: Maria João Moniz | APPsyCI — Applied Psychology Research Center Capabilities & Inclusion, Ispa — University Institute
Early Childhood: An Integrated Agenda for the Future
Principal Investigator: Ana Raquel Corval | ProChild CoLAB
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Ecosystems, Science Policy, and Careers
Auditorium IIProposal Titles*:
Recognition of AAA Video Games and Advanced Interactive Technologies as a National Strategic Domain within AI²’s Strategic Challenges Unit
Principal Proponent: Adélio Rangel Sousa | Saber Interactive Porto
The Future of the Portuguese Scientific System: Science Managers as Agents of Change
Principal Investigator: Rita Gil Mata | SCIGESTPT — Portuguese Association for Science Management
From Discipline-Based Doctoral Programs to Mission-Oriented Doctoral Programs: Is Portugal Getting Started?
Principal Investigator: Susana Lucas | Scientia Nexus — Association of Scientists
Ph.D. Programs in Portugal: For Fair Criteria and Predictable Timelines
Principal Investigator: Mário Pereira | Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA FCT, NOVA University of Lisbon
Big Science as a National Opportunity
Principal Investigator: José Guilherme Milhano | LIP — Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Why No Organization Can Innovate Alone: The Role of Open Innovation in Competitiveness
Lead Proponent: Soraya Ismate Gadit | InoCrowd
Science and Technology Parks – National Innovation Ecosystem
Principal Proponent: NunoPinto Augusto | Chairman of the Board of TecParques — Portuguese Association of Science and Technology Parks
From AI Research to Innovation: Strengthening the Link Between Academia and Society
Principal Investigator: RodrigoRodrigues | INESC ID
Research Ecosystems for Disruptive Innovation and Global Competitiveness
Principal Investigator: Pedro Assunção | Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: AI and Digital Health
Room 5CProposal Titles*:
AI for Healthcare: How to Build Innovation Infrastructures Based on Clinical Data and Regulatory Validation in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Vitor Crespo | Healthtech Portugal
Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Innovation, Trust, and Impact
Principal Investigator: João Ferreira | Molde University College (Norway), INESC INOV-LAB, ISCTE
AI in Healthcare: From Science to Adoption through Human, Social, and Multidisciplinary Factors
Principal Investigator: Vitor Sencadas | CICECO — Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro
Beyond Individual Excellence: Why Ecosystems Are Fundamental to Innovation in Health
Principal Investigator: Ana Londral | VOH – Value for Health CoLAB
Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence – Promises and Priorities for Portugal
Principal Investigator: Ricardo Correia | RISE-Health Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, e-MAIS – National Association of Health IT Professionals, VirtualCare, OpVance, PDH
From Data to Discovery: AI to Enhance Clinical Trials and Research
Principal Investigator: Eduardo Assunção | CCG/ZGDV Institute
AI in Healthcare—How Did We Get Here?
Principal Investigator: Filipe Gonzalez | Champalimaud Foundation, CUF Tejo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon
AI in Rehabilitation and Education through Serious Games
Principal Investigator: Pedro Lobo | NeuroRehabLab
AI in Healthcare and Evidence-Based Innovation: Sandbox Networks as Infrastructure for Validation, Compliance, and Scale
Principal Investigator: Cristiana Costa | Pedro Nunes Institute
* Subject to change
Parallel Session: Mobility, Robotics, and Construction
Room 5DProposal Titles*:
Integrated Strategy for Intelligent Robotics in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Pedro U. Lima | Institute of Systems and Robotics, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Cooperative, Connected, and Autonomous Mobility: Challenges and Opportunities
Principal Investigator: Joaquim Ferreira | Institute of Telecommunications, University of Aveiro
Mobility, Industry, and Society for a Decarbonized and Smart Economy
Principal Investigator: David Macário | Executive Director of BIKiNNOV – Bike Value Innovation Center
Innovation, Circularity, and Industrialization for Sustainable Construction
Principal Investigator: Márcio Gonçalves | CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, University of Coimbra; Itecons – Institute for Research and Technological Development in Construction, Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
Emerging Technologies in Construction: Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Principal Investigator: João Gomes Ferreira | CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
From Science to Innovation: Integration of Cyber-Physical Systems, Robotics, and Physical AI
Principal Investigator: Francisco Guimarães | VORTEX-CoLab
*Subject to change
Coffee break and networking
Plenary Session 4: The Portuguese Research and Innovation Ecosystem for the Future
Auditorium IHelena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation
João Rui Ferreira, Secretary of State for the Economy
Plenary Session 5: Aligning National and EU Strategic Priorities in Research and Innovation
Auditorium IFernando Alexandre, Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation
Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation
This session will be held in English
Networking Lunch
AMALIA: Demo Session (12:35 p.m.–3:30 p.m.)
Hall 4 - Room 1.08Automatic Multimodal Language Assistant with Artificial Intelligence, the first open-source large language model (LLM) developed specifically for the Portuguese language (Portugal) and Portuguese culture.
Parallel Session: The Floor Is Open to Young People
Terrace RoomSession organized by Ciência Viva
Parallel Session: Digital — AI, Data, and Quantum Computing
Room 5AProposal Titles*:
Financial AI & Open Finance: Boosting National Competitiveness
Principal Investigator: Orlando Costa | nBanks
: Preparing Portugal for the AI Economy
Lead Proponent: Manuel Garcia | APDC — Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications
AI Sovereignty: Portugal, a European hub for computing, inference, and applications
Principal Investigator: Luis Bontempo | Weezzi.com
Scientific Sovereignty — Current Challenges and Pathways for Science in Portugal and Europe
Principal Investigator: Hugo Gamboa | LIBPHys, Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon
Biology as a Compass: Next-Generation AI and Robotics for Portugal
Principal Investigator: Joe Paton | Champalimaud Foundation
Quantum Portugal 2035: Preparing Science, Industry, and Society for the Next Revolution
Principal Investigator: Diogo Ribeiro Ferreira | Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Developing Quantum Made in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Yasser Omar | Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon; PQI – Portuguese Quantum Institute
National Strategy for Federated Data Spaces: Sovereignty and Competitiveness
Principal Investigator: Ana Gonçalves | Data CoLAB
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Education, Literacy, and Science Communication
Room 5DProposal Titles*:
AI in Education: Toward a National Agenda for Research and Knowledge Transformation
Principal Investigator: António Moreira Teixeira | Universidade Aberta, LE@D - Laboratory of Distance Education and eLearning
Shaping the Future of Higher Education: AI, Applied Literacies, and Civic Resilience
Principal Investigator: Paulo Neto | UMPP — Public Policy Monitoring Unit, University of Évora
Frontier Research: Contributions to Scientific Literacy
Principal Investigator: Pedro Russo | Ciência Viva National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture
Science Communication: A Key Component ofAI2’s Mission
Principal Investigator: Ana Santos Carvalho | SciComPt & GeneT Network, University of Coimbra
Citizen Science as a Methodological Innovation for Research in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Maria Vicente | Portuguese Citizen Science Network
Communication of Ocean Science: Challenges, Strategies, and Impact
Principal Investigator: Sara Santos | CIIMAR — Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research
Education, Health, and Sustainability: AI-Driven Integrated Models for Portugal’s Future
Principal Investigator: João Alves Ferreira | Institute of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Energy, Decarbonization, and the Circular Economy
Room 5BProposal Titles*:
Toward a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Portugal
Principal Investigator: João Pedro Gouveia | CENSE – Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research, NOVA FCT; CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute
Hydrogen Challenge: Turning Research and Innovation into Industrial Impact
Principal Investigator: Cristina Cordas | LAQV REQUIMTE — Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry
Energy Storage: Science, Industry, and European Technological Sovereignty
Principal Investigator: José Gonçalves | CeNTI – Center for Nanotechnology and Technical, Functional, and Smart Materials
Natural Resources for the Energy Transition – Bringing Together Scientific Knowledge and Market Perspectives
Principal Investigator: Sofia Simões | LNEG — National Laboratory for Energy and Geology, I.P.
Decarbonization and Reindustrialization: Energy, Technology, and Competitiveness
Principal Investigator: Clara Gouveia | INESC TEC — Institute of Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology, and Science
Decentralized Energy Hubs for Resilient Critical Infrastructure
Principal Investigator: Philippe Ramos | CoLAB BIOREF
Circular Economy: From a Strategic R&D Focus to a Lever for Creating Fair and Sustainable Value
Principal Investigator: João Nunes | CECOLAB Association – Collaborative Laboratory Towards Circular Economy
New Paths to Carbon Neutrality: Innovation and Cooperation
Principal Investigator: Victor Francisco | CTCV — Ceramics and Glass Technology Center
*Subject to change
Parallel Session: Financing, Taxation, and Technology Transfer
Auditorium IIProposal Titles*:
An Interface That Creates Value: CoLAB, Science, Business, and Innovation
Principal Investigator: Filipe Grilo | Porto Business School
From Research to Impact: Sustainability and the Future of Technology Transfer Offices in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Rui Silva | NOVA University of Lisbon; Office of the President
Funding for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in the Post-SIFIDE Indirect Context
Principal Investigator: Pedro Falcão | Investors Portugal
Co-Funded Corporate Chairs: A New Model of Public-Private Partnership for Talent Retention and Strategic R&D in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Pedro Amaral | Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Efficient R&D Funding: Structuring Basic Funding and Reducing Bureaucracy in Competitive Funding
Principal Investigator: Patrícia Silva Castro | INOMMOB — Center for Technology and Innovation in Wood and Furniture
From Research to Market: Co-Innovation and Structural Funding to Overcome the “Valley of Death”
Principal Investigator: Luís Andrade dos Santos | University of Coimbra
Challenges in Technology Validation: When Rigor Slows Innovation
Principal Investigator: Rui Oliveira Pires | FabLab — Digital Prototyping and Manufacturing Laboratory, Guarda Polytechnic Institute
From Knowledge to Innovation and Competitiveness: Accelerating Transformation, Managing Complexity, Increasing Impact
Principal Investigator : António Braz Costa | CTI Alliance
*Subject tochange
Parallel Session: Heritage, Democracy, and Tourism
Room 5CProposal Titles*:
R&D in Experiential Tourism: Barriers, Opportunities, and Next Steps
Principal Investigator: Euclides Major | Boost Experiences Group
The Tourism Research Agenda and Knowledge Transfer to the Sector
Principal Investigator: Antónia Correia | KIPT CoLAB — Knowledge to Innovate Professions in Tourism
Heritage Sciences: A Strategic Priority for Research and Innovation in Portugal
Principal Investigator: José Mirão | HERCULES Laboratory — Cultural Heritage, Studies, and Preservation, University of Évora
The Role of Archaeology and Heritage Sciences in Shaping the Societies of the Future
Principal Investigator: Mariana Diniz | UNIARQ — Center for Archaeology, Faculty of Letters, University of Lisbon
The Rule of Law in Europe and, in Particular, in Portugal
Principal Investigator: Margarida d'Oliveira Martins | Center for Legal, Economic, International, and Environmental Studies
The New Era of Disinformation: Challenges to Truth, Trust, and Democracy
Principal Investigator: Isabel Rocha Pinto | Center for Psychology, University of Porto
Democracy, Research, and Innovation in the Age of Populism
Principal Investigator: Cristiano Gianolla | Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra
*Subject to change
Coffee break and networking
Plenary Session 6: From Science to the Ecosystem – Building Territorial Advantages in the Innovation Economy
Auditorium IGabriela Leite, Vice President of the Northern Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR-N)
Pedro Simões Coelho, Coordinator of the NOVA Data-Driven Public Policies Lab
Joana Mendonça, Vice President of the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) for the Oeiras Campus
Jorge Portugal, Director General of COTEC Portugal
Closing Session
Auditorium IArquivo.pt Award Ceremony 2026
Highlights from the parallel sessions: contributions to Portugal’s Science and Innovation Strategy
Closing Remarks:
João Barros, President of the Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²)
Helena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation
João Rui Ferreira, Secretary of State for the Economy
Closing Ceremony of Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026
July 15 | Auditorium VIII
Opening Remarks
Auditorium VIIIMaria Oliveira, Vice President for Innovation, Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²)
Simplification in Horizon Europe (HE)
Auditorium VIIIIsabel Vergara, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD), European Commission
→ Changes introduced in the 2026/27 Horizon Europe (HE) work programs
→ Updates on lump-sum funding
→ Prepare for an ex post technical review (lump-sum grants)
30-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A
How to Manage Your Higher Education Grant
Auditorium VIIIAurora Mantas, Director-General for Research and Technology (DG RTD), European Commission
→ financial rules
→ non-financial rules
→ other obligations
30-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A
Bringing Your Research Results to Market
Auditorium VIIILara Passante, DG RTD, European Commission
→ existing support services
→ upcoming integrated support service
20-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A
Lunch Break
Ex Post Controls
Auditorium VIIIAngela Alvarez, DG RTD, European Commission
→ Preparing for a financial audit (real-cost grants)
→ Avoiding common errors
30-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
Evaluation Process: Insights & Challenges
Auditorium VIIIIsabel Vergara, DG RTD, European Commission
→ use of ex-aequo
→ use of AI in applications and evaluations
20-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A
Funding & Tenders Portal
Auditorium VIIIPaul Schlag, DG RTD, European Commission
→ New Features, EU Funding & Me Mobile App – Latest News
20-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A