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News

News
In the Media

The role of Digital Twins in improving living conditions and energy efficiency in urban areas

In this opinion piece for Jornal i, researchers Ricardo Gomes and Patrícia Baptista explain how the use of digital tools such as Digital Twins can leverage the mitigation of Energy Poverty and improve the quality of life in the urban context.

@ Jornal i

12/11/2024
In the Media

COP29: Achieving climate progress or repeating old mistakes?

Joana Portugal Pereira wrote this opinion piece for Jornal i about COP29. As a unique opportunity to reverse the course of the climate crisis, success will depend on the collective courage to tackle complex challenges with concrete solutions. And the world can no longer repeat the mistakes of the past.

@ Jornal i

12/11/2024
In the Media

Empathy is crucial in developing effective, user-centered solutions

Joana Mendonca was one of the speakers at Madeira Innovation Talks 24, an event dedicated to technology and innovation, where she stressed the importance of empathy in developing effective, user-centered solutions.

@ DNoticias

08/11/2024
Science Policy

A brutal fight

In this editorial, CESAER Envoy for Research Careers Manuel Heitor underscores the fierce political battle ahead to secure the necessary resources for ensuring Europe’s leadership in research, innovation, science, and technology.

@ CESAER

06/11/2024
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

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.