Over 700 researchers. That’s INESC TEC for you. A powerhouse of innovation. Right here in Porto.
INESC TEC isn’t just a building. It’s a hub. A place where minds meet. It’s a private non-profit. It’s also a public interest institution. Founded in Porto in 1985. It evolved into INESC Porto. Then it rebranded. Becoming the INESC TEC we know today.
More than just research. INESC TEC bridges the gap. Connecting academia and industry. It works with public administration. All united by information technologies. Telecommunications and electronics are key. They invest heavily. Scientific research and technological development are their bread and butter. Advanced training and consulting too. Technology transfer. They even support startups. New technology-based companies flourish here.
INESC TEC is a global player. It has sites across Portugal. Porto. Braga. Vila Real. It also has a presence in Brazil. In São Paulo. Its reach extends far and wide. Over 700 researchers call it home. Around 350 of them boast PhDs. Impressive numbers. A testament to its influence.
They work in diverse fields. Health is a major focus. Renewable energies are another passion. Enterprise systems are vital. Artificial intelligence and robotics are booming. Applied photonics plays a significant role. Information systems and high-assurance software are essential areas. They collaborate widely. The Portuguese Navy. The University of Minho. The University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. They even have a complex in Minho called HASLab. The High Assurance Software Laboratory.
INESC TEC isn’t just about research. It’s about impact. They developed technology for deep-sea research. Supporting the surveillance of Portugal’s Exclusive Economic Zone. They have a world-leading Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles laboratory. A unique experimental facility. They test new solutions for integrating microgeneration units and electric vehicles.
INESC TEC fosters excellence. José Carlos Príncipe. A recipient of the 2011 IEEE Neural Networks Pioneer Award. Vladimiro Miranda. Awarded the IEEE Power & Energy Society Ramakumar Family Renewable Energy Excellence Award in 2012. These are just two examples of the exceptional minds. The extraordinary people. Making INESC TEC a force to be reckoned with. A true leader in Portuguese science and technology. INESC TEC. A beacon of innovation. Shining brightly in the heart of Porto.