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Innovation Ecosystem - Interface Structures

FEUP participates in collaborative laboratories, technology interface centres and research institutes associated with the University of Porto.

Research institutes affiliated to FEUP

*within the U.Porto consolidation perimeter

Collaborative Laboratories (CoLAB) with participation of FEUP

Collaborative Laboratories (CoLABs) are entities dedicated to the production, dissemination and transfer of knowledge through the pursuit of their own research and innovation agendas. Based on a portfolio of higher value-added products or systems, CoLABs aim to facilitate companies' access to global markets through exports and to help attract foreign investment in technology-intensive areas.

Technological Interface Centres (CIT) with FEUP involvement

The Interface Centres (CIT) are entities that link higher education institutions and companies, which are dedicated to the enhancement of products and services and the transfer of technology, boosting the connection between entities in the innovation system and facilitating their access to highly qualified human resources, promoting scientific and qualified employment and increasing access to knowledge.