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Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

The mission of our Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) is to carry out multidisciplinary activities at the intersection of technology, innovation, sustainability, and management, promoting the exploration, implementation, and adoption of responsible and sustainable socio-technical systems.


We focus on the areas of Innovation Management, Technology Management, and Technology-Based Entrepreneurship, exploring theories, methods, models, and tools to support the innovation process. Through research and innovation activities—including consultancy and advanced training—we address environmental, social, and economic challenges, contributing to the exploration, implementation, and adoption of innovative solutions. We create impact through research and innovation outcomes, aligning our activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


We place high value on collaboration with both national and international partners. We are a member of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), where our mission is to support Portuguese companies on their innovation journey by identifying and fostering international partnerships for business or innovation development, while also helping to find the most relevant funding sources.


We support the implementation of innovation management systems, integrating technology management with new business models and value chains, and promoting sustainable and responsible practices. We also run open innovation and acceleration programmes, contributing to the development of startups and the strengthening of innovation ecosystems.


We work across three core areas: innovation management and the front end of innovation (FEI), technology management and policy, and entrepreneurship and business model innovation.

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POEMS

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MANTRA

SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING BY ENSURING DIGITAL, GREEN AND SOCIAL SME TRANSFORMATION

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TTAccelerator

Twin Transition Accelerator (TTA)

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AI4REALNET

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EITJumpstarter23

EIT Jumpstarter 2023

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ATE

Alliance for Energy Transition

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InsectERA

A ERA da indústria dos insetos

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Every1

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AgendaTransform

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ATTRACT_DIH

Digital Innovation Hub for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing

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NEXUS

Innovation Pact - Digital and Green Transition

2022-2026

DIGITALbuilt

Digital Innovation Hub Construction

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EEN2022

European Enterprise Network 2022-25

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VR2Care

3D community aware virtual spaces as smart living environments for rehabilitation and physical care

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FIRE_RES

Innovative Technologies and Socio-Ecological-Economic Solutions for FIRE RESilient Territories in Europe

2021-2025

HfPT

Health from Portugal

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SCORPION

Cost effective robots for smart precision spraying

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2026

Impact of Green Knowledge Sharing on the Organizational Performance of SMEs : The Mediating Role of Green Organizational Culture and Technological Innovation

Authors
Almeida, F; Okon, E;

Publication
Knowledge and Process Management

Abstract
ABSTRACT This study explores the impact of Green Knowledge Sharing (GKS) on Organizational Performance (OP), considering the mediating roles of Green Organizational Culture (GOC) and Technological Innovation (TI). Addressing current gaps in the literature, the research extends beyond sector-specific analyses and incorporates a cross-country perspective, examining 297 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, this study acknowledges the influence of digital transformation in enhancing GKS, a factor often overlooked in previous research. By adopting a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, this article confirms a direct and positive effect on both OP and GOC, with GOC further influencing OP, establishing its mediating role in this relationship. However, the relationships between GKS and TI, as well as the indirect effect of GKS on OP through TI, are not supported. These findings offer theoretical advancements by broadening the conventional understanding of OP beyond financial metrics and present practical implications for SME managers, highlighting strategies to foster a green organizational culture and leverage technological innovation for sustainable performance.

2026

Energy-efficient meta-classifier model for log access anomaly detection in healthcare systems

Authors
Matos, M; Gomes, F; Nogueira, F; Almeida, F;

Publication
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT COMPUTING AND CYBERNETICS

Abstract
PurposeDetecting anomalous access to electronic health records (EHRs) is critical for safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Traditional anomaly detection methods often struggle in this domain due to extreme class imbalance, limited labelled data and the subtlety of insider threats. This study proposes a lightweight, hybrid anomaly detection framework that integrates unsupervised, supervised and rule-based approaches using a meta-classifier architecture.Design/methodology/approachAn experimental and model-development approach is employed, combining machine learning techniques with domain-inspired rule modelling to construct a hybrid anomaly detection framework for healthcare access logs. Performance of the algorithm is measured using standard classification metrics such as precision, recall, F1-score and accuracy.FindingsEvaluated on a synthetic but realistic dataset of 50.000 normal and 500 labelled anomalous healthcare access events, the proposed framework achieved superior performance compared to standalone models as well as other hybrid models, with an F1-score of 0.8989 and recall of 0.8180. It also maintained low inference latency (0.028 ms) and energy consumption (4.03e-07 kg CO2), making it suitable for deployment in resource-constrained clinical environments.Originality/valueThis study highlights the potential of a hybrid meta-classifier to enhance anomaly detection in healthcare access logs, capturing both subtle and obvious anomalies while outperforming conventional models and remaining efficient, scalable and practical for real-time monitoring.

2026

Entrepreneurial Performance of New Ventures in the Sustainable Open Innovation Paradigm

Authors
Almeida, F;

Publication
ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

Abstract
The entrepreneurial performance of new ventures operating within the sustainable open innovation paradigm remains underexplored, particularly in terms of how specific sustainability-oriented practices translate into measurable performance outcomes. Prior research has largely examined sustainability, entrepreneurship, and open innovation in isolation, offering limited empirical evidence on their combined effects at the early venture stage. To address this gap, this study analyzes panel data from 407 new ventures incubated in science and technology parks, employing regression-based panel data analysis to examine the relationships between sustainable practices, open innovation engagement, and entrepreneurial performance. The findings suggest that new ventures widely adopt sustainable materials and energy as key strategies, which significantly influence entrepreneurial performance. In contrast, support from local communities does not have a statistically significant impact. Among the sociodemographic factors tested, only the number of years participating in open innovation networks shows a significant effect on entrepreneurial performance. Theoretically, this study advances sustainable open innovation literature by empirically integrating sustainability practices into entrepreneurship performance models. From a managerial perspective, the findings offer actionable insights for entrepreneurs and incubator managers, highlighting which sustainability strategies and network engagements are most likely to yield performance benefits in new ventures.

2026

The Contribution of Students to Sustainable Development: French Experience

Authors
Garcia, A; Martinez, M; Marco, TS; Almeida, FL;

Publication
Business Sustainability: Innovation in Entrepreneurship & Internationalisation

Abstract

2026

Sustainable Social Entrepreneurship and Digital Technologies: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

Authors
Khan, SN; Iqbal, A; Almeida, FL;

Publication
Business Sustainability: Innovation in Entrepreneurship & Internationalisation

Abstract