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News

News
Greenhouse Gas Emissions

IN+ releases new tool to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in Portugal

IN+ has developed a new online tool that allows Portuguese municipalities to monitor the country's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This tool provides data on the annual and total GHG emissions of Portuguese municipalities, including per capita values and per Gross Value Added (GVA).

André Gonçalves

31/10/2024
In the Media

Viewpoint: a brutal fight lies ahead in securing our future in research

Manuel Heitor, chairman of the European Commission's expert group on the future of the Framework Programme, warns of a fierce battle ahead to secure Europe's leadership in research and innovation. He calls on all key stakeholders to unite their efforts, stressing that the future of European science and technology is at stake.

@ Science | Business

24/10/2024
In the Media

From paper to practice: climate action can no longer be postponed

Joana Portugal Pereira, one of the lead authors of the Emissions Gap Report 2024, wrote this opinion article warning of the urgency of concerted action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The moment this happens will define the level of warming humanity will have to deal with and the associated risks.

@Publico

24/10/2024
Science Policy

Beyond the Horizon: APRE meets Manuel Heitor

Manuel Heitor, chair of the expert group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe, met online with APRE, the Agency for the Promotion of the European Research, a week after the publication of the high-level report "Align, act, accelerate: Research, technology and innovation to boost European competitiveness".

23/10/2024
In the Media

Research aims to make high-concentration photovoltaic panels more efficient

Pedro Pontes talks about the method he is developing to increase the energy efficiency of high-concentration photovoltaic panels, in order to make better use of the energy produced and reduce the cost per kilowatt-hour generated. [PT]

@ 90 segundos de ciência

21/10/2024
Science Policy

Align, act, accelerate - Research, technology and innovation to boost European competitiveness

A group of experts, chaired by Manuel Heitor, was tasked with advising the European Commission on the next Framework Programme for research and innovation. This report provides strategic recommendations on maximising the impact of EU Research and Innovation programmes in the future. 

André Gonçalves

19/10/2024

Events

Events

Debate on the book «Que Pirâmide Humana» by Manuel Heitor, and screening of the film «The Human Pyramid» by Jean Rouch

On November 18th takes place a debate on the book "Que Pirâmide Humana" by Manuel Heitor, and the screening of the film “The Human Pyramid” by Jean Rouch.

18/11/2024

Seminar: Integrated approaches to energy transition and climate resilient futures - the role of bioenergy

Joana Portugal Pereira will give a lecture on integrated approaches to energy transition and climate resilience in the framework of Seminars@DEM.

31/10/2024

Cycle of debates: Que Piramide Humana

Between October 2 and November 21, cycle of debates on the book “Que Pirâmide Humana?”, by Manuel Heitor, takes place in various cities of the country.

 

02/10/2024

Design Thinking: From Inspiration to Innovation

The book “Design Thinking: From Inspiration to Innovation”, written by Guilherme Victorino and Joana Mendonça, will be launched at the Beato Creative Hub. Two more launch events will take place at Oporto and Coimbra

01/10/2024

Seminar: Ecosystem of Local Innovation and the New Global Green Hydrogen Chain: An Opportunity for the Northeast Region of Brazil (Ceará)

The seminar is aimed at IN+ researchers, students and collaborators to better understand the green hydrogen scenario in the State of Ceará.

26/09/2024

 

 

About Us

Centre for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research

We are a cross-disciplinary research venue, acting to integrate scientific research in technology, innovation and public policy, striving to promote the sustainable application of science. Institutionally, IN+ operates at Técnico Lisboa and is a member of the associate laboratory LARSyS.

Our activities brings together researchers from various research areas, often called laboratories, who join efforts to achieve a sustainable society, by cooperating with industry and fostering a scientific culture in our spaces, fellows and communities.