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The Brazilian Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR) acknowledged Vladimiro Miranda – Associate Director of INESC TEC and Professor Emeritus of the University of Porto – with the "Forjadores da Inovação UTFPR 2024" award. This tribute aims to recognise and value the exceptional contributions that the researcher has had in innovation and academic development, over the years.
16th September 2024
Portugal is producing a zero-emission passenger ferry that is up to 80% more efficient than any current diesel ferry operating today: the MobyFly with its prototype MBFY10. This vessel’s efficiency is achieved using a hydrofoil system—a device similar to an aircraft wing— and advanced fly-by-wire software installed on the boat. The foils reduce hydrodynamic drag, allowing the vessel to “fly” above the water surface and achieve high speed with low energy consumption. For over two years, MobyFly has partnered with INESC TEC has partnered with MobyFly, Catana Group Portugal, and Corvus in the European FLYPASS Project to integrate advanced Corvus battery system technology and INESC TEC’s automatic-docking system into MobyFly’s ecosystem.
16th September 2024
It is called Physio: an innovative chat system that provides physical rehabilitation information to support patients and physiotherapists. The solution was developed by INESC TEC researchers and received several awards.
10th September 2024
Several INESC TEC researchers participated in the 19th edition of the Physics Summer School of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP). Through project mentoring and guided visits to the laboratories, the institution's researchers showed the 61 students who participated in this activity the differentiating role that INESC TEC plays in the interface between academia, science and technology.
04th September 2024
Ana Pires, Rui Moura and António Gaspar, INESC TEC researchers, were three of the guest speakers of the second edition of the event “Space on Earth” – an initiative by SANJOTEC, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia de São João da Madeira and the Municipality of São João da Madeira. This event aimed to foster a debate on a promising ecosystem for space tech-based businesses.
02nd September 2024
The recently completed European project INCLUDING (Innovative Cluster for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies) laid the foundation for a new era of cross-border cooperation in the preparedness and response to radiological and nuclear emergencies across Europe. The project, featuring INESC TEC, resulted in a collaborative approach and solutions that allows shared access to specialised facilities, equipment and training programmes.
30th August 2024
INESC TEC is developing unique software, at a global level, that probabilistically and comprehensively simulates the management of water resources, considering surpluses in wind and solar generation in terms of security of supply assessment. The PS-MORA is in the final phase of testing and validation towards operating on REN's servers by the end of 2024. The role of this software is vital to the expansion of the National Electric System, and the plan is to keep improving it during the integration of new resources, e.g., production of green hydrogen.
20th August 2024
Gender equality and well-being have been vital – not only in HR in general, but in the world of science and technology. In a domain with a predominantly male track record, there have been several discussions towards adopting effective strategies to increase female representation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) areas and emphasise the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace. In this sense, INESC TEC – through the Diversity & Inclusion Commission – launched a series of summer initiatives focusing on said questions.
16th August 2024
In the recently published position paper "Shaping Europe's future with FP10", INESC TEC highlighted the importance of the tenth Framework Programme for Research and Innovation in transforming Europe into a world leader in innovation and technology. To achieve these goals through FP10 - with a 2028 to 2034 scope -, INESC TEC states the critical importance of addressing societal challenges by improving European economic competitiveness, focusing on promoting sustainable growth and the well-being of European citizens.
06th August 2024
The event took place in Portugal for the first time, with close to 250 participants from 30 countries. The 33rd edition of the IAMOT (International Association for Management of Technology) Conference set out to discuss the role of technology in implementing sustainable, people-centred practices to address social, environmental, and economic challenges. The event also strengthened international cooperation, ensured advances in technological knowledge and gave the country a global projection.
02nd August 2024
Over a week, 24 students had the opportunity to get in touch with the Computing domain during the “Computing Without Borders” initiative – one of the many part of “Verão no Campus”; the event was promoted by the University of Minho, and took place between July 22 and 26, in Braga.
31st July 2024
At the QSP Summit, one of the main management and marketing conferences held in Portugal since 2007, INESC TEC showed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help industry leaders navigate global uncertainty. The Institute presented an AI-based application to predict real estate values.
30th July 2024