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Since 2008, the number of female scientists or engineers in Europe has grown by 132%. Portugal shows relevant results: between 2018 and 2022, almost a third of patent applications were made by women.
EDP opens an outdoor laboratory at the reservoir with the most extreme weather conditions for companies to test new technologies for floating photovoltaic production.
NOS Inovação is participating in the European Neuroquad project, which aims to assess pilot aptitude using artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The three-year project, led by France's Multiverse Computing, has a budget of 3.9 million euros and is funded by the European Defence Fund. João Ferreira, director of NOS Inovação, stated that the company will contribute its expertise in neurotechnologies, such as sensors, voice analysis, and eye tracking, to enhance pilot monitoring and operational safety. The project focuses on 'human-in-the-control' systems, with potential dual-use applications in medical, transport, and air traffic control industries.
The “EarlyCod” project sought to combat high mortality rates in cod.
Artificial Intelligence is at the heart of the new arms race. With the Defence industry embracing AI, the nature of conflicts themselves is also changing. Autonomous weapons, increasingly intelligent drones, and algorithms with high analytical capacity are redefining the capabilities and strategies of armed forces. The 7th Talk .IA...
The project combines advanced neurotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing to increase safety and operational efficiency in aircraft.
The project, which is funded by the European Commission under the European Defence Fund, combines advanced neurotechnology, AI, and quantum computing to increase the safety and efficiency of aircraft.
Nos Inovação is part of a European consortium aiming to develop solutions to monitor and predict, in real-time, the cognitive states and readiness of military pilots. The Neuroquad project, which combines neurotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing, is funded with approximately four million by the European Defence Fund (EDF).
The article explores the debate surrounding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), contrasting the optimistic, short-term predictions of tech leaders like Elon Musk and Ilya Sutskever with the more cautious, long-term perspective of Meta's Yann LeCun. LeCun argues that current Large Language Models (LLMs) lack a 'world model' and sensory understanding, making them insufficient for achieving human-level intelligence. The author concludes by referencing Alain Tanner's 1976 film 'Jonas Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000' to highlight the power of social inertia and suggest that technological change often occurs much more slowly than industry hype implies.
The Portuguese startup Car With Driver has launched a digital platform that aggregates independent private transfer operators in Portugal and Spain, currently bringing together more than 40 companies and professionals in the sector into a common network. The project was developed in partnership with the Brazilian technology company Trindtech. The genesis of the project dates back to Web Summit 2025, in...
BYD has unveiled the Blade Battery 2.0 and a new version of Flash Charging, technologies that set records for charging speed.
The project involves “nature-based and technological solutions” to ensure sustainability, says the person in charge. 'Iberian_Cherry' will focus on new businesses and technology surrounding the cherry industry.
A report on the partnership between Etermar and Tekever focused on the energy transition.
China is committed to the large-scale trade of humanoid robots. They run, jump, and dance like adults. They are also becoming increasingly indispensable in modern factories. Last year alone, Chinese companies exported 18,000 of these human-looking machines, in a near-monopoly of global trade. But what no one expected was for such an astonishing invention to decide to cross the line, as happened this week in Macau.
Apex and Sebrae are bringing ten Brazilian companies to Lisbon for a nine-month incubation period as part of an innovation program. The agency's president, Jorge Viana, praises Portugal's startup ecosystem and discusses the profile of the project participants. The Radar DN Brasil podcast airs every Friday at 8 am on the DN Brasil YouTube and Spotify channels, providing a weekly summary of interest to Brazilians in Portugal.
In Montalegre, there is an open laboratory, unique in Europe, for researching solar energy on floating panels. It was created by EDP. American and Norwegian companies are already testing the technology.
A revolution in cervical cancer diagnosis is imminent. There is an innovative approach to the Pap smear test that allows for faster and more accurate detection of cancer cells. The new method, developed with the participation of a Portuguese researcher, uses Artificial Intelligence and 3D technology.
Artificial intelligence tools are already part of the routine for those working in innovation. On the Expresso podcast 'Quatro à Conversa', Ana Casaca, Director of Innovation at Galp and member of the European Innovation Council, discussed how she integrates these technologies into her professional daily life — from writing ideas with the support of language models to transforming concepts into presentations or visual diagrams.
The technology promises a revolution in the sector in Portugal.
A team of researchers proposes a simple change to the electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries that, in laboratory tests, drastically reduced heating after puncture. A step that could help prevent fires without changing current manufacturing lines.
The instrument, which aims to better understand the physics of stars, will operate remotely from the operations centre in Porto and will allow for high-resolution observations of the Sun.
The goal is to “have better models” to take “a step forward” in the study of planets outside the solar system, says Alexandre Cabral, one of the researchers.
The article discusses Portugal's dynamic startup ecosystem, which has seen significant growth and internationalization, with over 5,000 active startups by 2025 generating €2.85 billion in turnover and employing around 28,000 people. Key factors driving this growth include a skilled workforce, government incentives like the Tech Visa, and support from institutions such as Startup Portugal and AICEP. The venture capital landscape is improving, and Portugal is emerging as a competitive innovation hub in Europe, particularly in sectors like IT, fintech, and renewable energy.
The Cuatrecasas Acelera programme celebrated its 10th edition with a Demo Day in Barcelona, where seven startups, including the winner Usawa Care, showcased their projects to a panel of experts. This event marked the conclusion of the programme, highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in the startup ecosystem.
