Aerospace, Security and Defence

The Aerospace, Security and Defence sectors are experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing air traffic, the need for greater sustainability, and the rapid evolution of New Space initiatives. This international momentum is unfolding within a context of complex global security and heightened geopolitical instability. This expansion brings substantial challenges: intensified global competition, demanding certification and regulatory frameworks, the need for technological sovereignty in Europe, and pressure to develop disruptive yet economically efficient solutions. In Portugal, the rapid development of the aeronautical industry and the expansion of space activities require a robust and competitive national ecosystem. In Security and Defence, emerging threats and new procurement programmes reinforce the need for innovation, integration and strategic coordination.

We bring together multidisciplinary technological expertise in areas such as robotics, telecommunications, photonics, energy, artificial intelligence, computer vision and computer science to develop new technologies for the Aerospace, Security and Defence sectors. Actively involved in strategic national and European networks, namely EASTRO (European Association of Space Technology Research Organisations), EARTO (Security and Defence Working Group) and the Portuguese AED Cluster, TEC4ASD leverages access to funding programmes, industrial ecosystems and decision-making forums to anticipate sector priorities and structure competitive consortia.