B2i is a digital shared economy platform focused on enabling technology and knowledge transfer from the university ecosystem, both innovative projects and technological solutions, to the corporate sector.

The team proposes the development of protocols to enhance Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) in highly valued domestic animals, (i.e. stallions). Equine sperm capacitation does not work in vitro. We propose the use of our patent-protected components to develop a media to enhance stallion sperm capacitation and establish a successful ART protocol in equines, thus targeting a high value industry.

NanoPyl are lipid nanoparticles designed for oral administration to counteract gastric infection, without inducing bacterial resistance and interfering with the host gut microbiota, being both safe and effective. Due to its biocompatibility and specificity, this representes the first suitable solution for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients to use in a massive, antibiotics-free, H. pylori eradication protocol (reaching 4 billion infected).

The BioGadgets platform provides a unique approach and technical solution to overcome the scientific challenges presented by the heterologous expression of bacterial-based natural products (NP). Our proprietary microbial-based platform offers unique plug-and-play molecular solutions for the development and production of novel microbial-based small-molecule compounds.

Diabetic retinopathy is a worldwide pandemic. Late diagnosis aggravates side effects of a disease that ultimately brings blindness to its patients. To provide a solution for improved and early diabetic retinopathy diagnosis, this project aims to develop a point-of-care immunosensor device that provides means for quantitative and non-invasive disease detection and monitoring.

Lithium-based drugs have been widely used in the treatment of psychiatric diseases, particularly bipolar disorders. Considering their narrow therapeutic range, the team proposes a portable device for lithium monitoring in the blood to support physicians in therapy adjustment. This technology will contribute to the reduction of the socioeconomic impact of the disease, and the improvement of the overall well-being of the patients.

Tremolica is a vegetable drink based on lupin, naturally flavoured with lemon and cinnamon. The use of lemon and cinnamon improves the drink flavour, that evokes the essence of one of the most known and loved Portuguese pastries, the Pastel de Nata. By using the lupin's peel, we are improving the nutritional value of the final product while contributing towards sustainability.

This new solution is characterized by an innovative injectable bimodal biomaterial comprising a layer that will promote the formation of new bone (bone-like layer) and another one that will induce the formation of mucosa (mucosa-like layer). This way, in the context of oral and maxillofacial surgery, hard and soft tissue regeneration can be achieved.

TechScape is an urban simulation laboratory which specializes in the usage of computing resources, across all phases of a project, with a focus on urban regeneration, mobility, and nature-based solutions as well as their relationship with quality of life. The team has a vast array of methodologies from territory analysis to mobility pattern studies or even 3d models for iterative intervention on a given space, to achieve this purpose.