INESC TEC Information

INESC TEC is the largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) in Portugal. As an Associate Laboratory, a Technology and Innovation Centre, and a non-profit public-interest institution, INESC TEC mobilises scientific knowledge to strengthen competitiveness, resilience, sustainability, and societal impact. With a diverse and talented community of nearly 600 researchers, over 400 PhD holders, and close to 400 PhD students representing more than 40 nationalities, INESC TEC brings together world-class expertise. Our dynamism is reflected in a €40M activity volume, 350+ ongoing projects, 6 portfolio spin-offs, and 50+ patent families. INESC TEC is a recognised international player across eight strategic domains: Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Communications, Computer Science and Engineering, Photonics, Power & Energy, Robotics, and Systems Engineering & Management ,covering the full spectrum from fundamental research to real-world application. This scientific excellence translates into concrete impact across seven key areas of innovation: Aeronautics, Space & Security, Agro-food, Communications, Energy, Health, Industry, and Sea: addressing some of the most pressing challenges faced by society and the economy today.