From knowledge generation to science-based innovation

About INESC TEC

INESC TEC is a private non-profit research association, with Public Interest status, dedicated to scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and pre-incubation of new technology-based companies.

We are an Associated Laboratory of The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). We are also an Interface Centre (CIT) recognised by the Ministry of Economy.

Present in seven sites in the cities of Porto (headquarters), Braga, Vila Real and Madeira, and with more than one thousand collaborators, we act from knowledge generation to science-based innovation, and perform collaboratively in search for a more sustainable, responsible, and improved world.

We have five associates: U. Porto. P. Porto, INESC, University of Minho and UTAD.

Our primary goal is to exceed performance in research, while considering its social, environmental, and economic impact, with a commitment to the scientific and technological contribution to foster pervasive intelligence.

As so, we endeavour to be a relevant international player in Science and Technology in eight scientific domains: Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Communications, Computer Science and Engineering, Photonics, Power and Energy Systems, Robotics and Systems Engineering and Management.

Besides addressing these eight scientific domains, we have an innovation strategy to address the market challenges, based on a TEC4 perspective. The innovation areas are: TEC4Agro-Food, TEC4Communications, TEC4Energy, TEC4Health, TEC4Industry, TEC4Sea and TECPartnerships.

Being an institution that operates at the interface between the academic and business worlds, bringing academia, companies, public administration, and society closer together, we generate new knowledge as part of our research, and leverage that knowledge in technology transfer projects, seeking impact through both value creation and social impact.

We promote a collaborative, diverse, international, socially responsible, multicultural and inclusive environment.

We are a reference in R&D.

INESC TEC is a reference R&D institution in Europe in scientific, research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and pre-incubation of new technology-based companies.

We promote a collaborative, diverse, international, socially responsible, multicultural and inclusive environment.

That facilitates the exchange of ideas, networking and the creation of synergies, as well as socialisation and leisure activities.

We have high-grade infrastructures.

that allow you to carry out research activities at advanced laboratories, with state-of-the-art technology.

We acknowledge the work of our people.

People are our main concern: the main ideas for the future are inside our minds. Each month, INESC TEC acknowledges and salutes the effort of our members, on our BIP INESC TEC Magazine! We value the collective strength of our teams and individual work. We hope you can join one of our sections soon!

We create opportunities.

Every year, there is a call for INESC TEC employees to submit an application to the "Internal Seed Projects". The application period is followed by an evaluation process; then, the results are released to the applicants, stating if they are eligible or not for INESC TEC funding.

Purpose

Our Purpose: To create a fulfilling and sustainable future through impactful science, technology, and innovation.

Vision

Our Vision: To be an inspiring and empowering force, driving the science and technology of digitally-enabled systems into overcoming society’s challenges.

Mission

Our Mission: As a free-thinking and diverse community, we take on bold science, technology, and innovation challenges, empowering talent, collaborative ecosystems, and public policies that make a difference in our economy and society.