Research and Innovation to Transform Portugal

The proposed strategic priorities for Research and Innovation in Portugal for the 2027–2031 period will be presented on November 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Grand Auditorium of the São Francisco Convent in Coimbra.

The event “Research and Innovation to Transform Portugal” presents the findings of the strategic assessment of national priorities for R&I, resulting from the AI²Participa process, which was developed as part of the creation of the new Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²). The meeting, which is supported by the Coimbra City Council, will present the main findings of the Agency’s strategic assessment, as well as the identified priorities, the societal challenges they aim to address, and their potential contribution to the country’s development.

The initiative involves those responsible for the methodology and coordination of the process, as well as leaders from AI² and PLANAPP, and representatives from various organizations and fields of expertise.

The opening session will be led by Helena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation, and João Rui Ferreira, Secretary of State for the Economy. The closing session will be led by Fernando Alexandre, Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation.

Participation is free, but requires advance registration by November 11, or until the venue reaches capacity.

See the detailed event schedule.