The STAR Institute is a technology and innovation centre for the automotive industry, led by Stellantis Portugal. It acts as an active interface between the scientific and technological system and the automotive industry to develop design, engineering, materials, processes, and production technologies for the future automotive industry.
Interface Centres (CITs) are entities that connect higher education institutions with businesses, focusing on the valorisation of products and services and technology transfer. They enhance the connection between entities in the innovation system, facilitate access to highly qualified human resources, promote scientific and skilled employment, and increase access to knowledge