About U.Porto - Social Collaboration

The University of Porto has been promoting cooperation and the establishment of relationships, projects and partnerships with various institutions, contributing to a closer relationship with the outside world and to mutual learning processes.

U.Porto has been encouraging the creation or participation in a wide set of Entities that complement and promote its research and development activities in Education and Training, Research and Innovation.

These entities tend to develop their activity in focused areas of action, especially in research and development, innovation support and promotion, the economic valorisation of knowledge and the provision of services to the community.

U.Porto's Social Collaboration Management team tracks and monitors the economic and financial performance of entities by supporting the University’s representatives on governing bodies. This control aims to support the decision-making process and evaluate the strategic interest and risks when U.Porto collaborates with those entities.

These entities are extensions of U.Porto, integrating the "Universe of the University of Porto", given that they collaborate and work closely with each other.

U.Porto's consolidated group, referred to as "U.Porto Group", comprises the entities below.

U.Porto Group

BIPOLIS is involved in scientific and technological activity in research and development and other scientific and technical activities in the following fields: biodiversity, ecosystems, ecology, genomics, computational biology, bioinformatics, environmental monitorisation, and others that the Association may consider itself suited to. It is also involved in advanced training for human resources, knowledge transfer, communication and dissemination, and service provision in its areas of intervention.

General information:
Rua Padre Armando Quintas, 7
4485-661 Vairão

Tel.: (+351) 252 660 400
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.biopolis.pt/en/

The Porto Business School – U.Porto Association is a non-profit private association with the purpose of establishing and operating a Business School, designated the Porto Business School (PBS). Its main objective is to develop – in coordination with the academic and business communities – research activities, the practical application of knowledge and advanced training in the field of Management and others that the Association may consider itself suited to, as well as providing associated services. Specifically, its mission involves improving the quality of management and promoting change in businesses and other organisations through advanced post-graduate training, applied research, and consultancy, bringing businesses and academia together in the process of mutual learning and valorisation.

General information:
Avenida Fabril do Norte, 425
4460-314 Matosinhos

Tel.: (+351) 226 153 270
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.pbs.up.pt/

CAUP – Astrophysics Centre of the University of Porto is a private non-profit association recognised as a public utility. Its main objectives are to support and promote Astronomy, specifically scientific research, post-graduate and university education, non-university Astronomy education (primary and secondary education), and scientific dissemination and promotion of scientific culture. Related to its involvement in research, the association organises conferences, workshops and scientific congresses, including large-scale international events. A growing number of scientific articles have been published in international journals (most with a high impact factor) as a result of these activities, thus contributing to the Centre’s reputation and renown. Regarding the promotion and dissemination of scientific culture, the CAUP is responsible for the scientific management, presentation and production of sessions held at the Porto Planetarium – Ciência Viva Centre. This facility is an essential part of CAUP’s communication strategy.

General information:
Rua das Estrelas
4150-762 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 226 089 830
Fax: (+351) 226 089 831
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.astro.up.pt/

CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research is a private non-profit association and an R&D centre geared towards undertaking exceptional transdisciplinary and transnational research. CIIMAR promotes technological development and innovation, supporting public policies and governance in the Marine and Environmental Sciences field.

General information:
Terminal de Cruzeiros de Leixões
Avenida General Norton de Matos, s/n
4450-208 Matosinhos

Tel.: (+351) 223 401 800
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www2.ciimar.up.pt/

FIMS aims to promote cultural, scientific, educational and artistic activities, namely the classification, preservation, conservation, research/study and dissemination of all artistic and architectural heritage by Architect José Marques da Silva, bequeathed by Architect Maria José Marques da Silva Martins to the University of Porto. The memory of Architect José Marques da Silva is perpetuated through this foundation, as well as his efforts in promoting architecture in particular and art in general.

General information:
Praça Marquês de Pombal, 30-44
4000-390 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 225 518 557
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: https://fims.up.pt/

I3S is involved in conducting and promoting scientific research, advanced training, technological development, knowledge and technology transfer. It also promotes entrepreneurship and literacy in the health field, namely in the following domains: Bioengineering, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunology and Infection, Neurobiology and Oncobiology, by managing a research and training centre rooted in excellence.

General information:
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208
4200-135 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 226 074 900
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.i3s.up.pt/

IBMC – Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology is a private non-profit association. Its main focus is research and advanced training in Biological Sciences and Biomedicine. IBMC undertakes interdisciplinary research in various fields, including Human Genetics and Genetic Diseases, Infection Biology and Immunology, Structural and Molecular Biology, Basic and Clinical Neurobiology, and Adaptive Cellular Mechanisms. In 2018, the i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health project was consolidated, strengthening the ties between the institutes comprising the consortium (IBMC, INEB and IPATIMUP).

General information:
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208
4200-135 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 800
Fax: (+351) 226 099 157
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ibmc.up.pt/

IC is involved in scientific, educational and cultural activities within the areas of interest of the Civil Engineering Groups of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto. They are oriented towards providing services in the following fields: technological innovation, product certification, training, conservation and dissemination of scientific, cultural and artistic heritage. They also focus on territory studies, plans and programmes, transportation and environment domains, including the production of associated cartography, and collaboration with entities, businesses and university and non-university institutions.

General information:
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n, Edifício G
4200-465 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 225 081 856
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fe.up.pt/ic

ICETA – Science, Technology and Agri-Environment Institute of U.Porto is a private non-profit association. It is involved in scientific and technological activity in research and development, as well as in other scientific and technical activities in the fields of the Exact and Natural Sciences, Associated Technologies and Agri-Environment, providing services, offering post-graduate training, and collaborating with both university and non-university entities, businesses and institutions.

ICETA undertakes the following activities: (i) research aimed at responding to the requests of entities, institutions or businesses in its fields of work; (ii) launching and running research projects; (iii) publishing the results of the research undertaken; (iv) providing technical support to entities, institutions or businesses, which can involve conducting special studies with characteristics of applied research; and (v) organising post-graduate courses, colloquiums, seminars, study groups or other initiatives of a similar nature.

ICETA is the host institution of the following research units: CECA – Study Centre for Animal Science, CEQUP – Chemistry Centre of the University of Porto, within the REQUIMTE Associated Laboratory, and CIBIO – Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources. Over time, the Institute has taken on work in managing and administrating projects for which the researchers in its units are responsible.

General information:
Praça de Gomes Teixeira (apartado 55142)
4051-401 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 860
Fax: (+351) 226 060 097
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.iceta.up.pt/

IHRH is involved in scientific and technological activity in Experimental Research and Development (ER&D), as well as in Other Scientific and Technical Activities (OS&TA) in the fields of Hydraulics and Water Resources, providing services and collaborating with both university and non-university entities, businesses and institutions.

General information:
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
4200-465 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 225 081 907
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: www.fe.up.pt/ihrh

INEB – National Institute of Biomedical Engineering is a private non-profit association. Its mission is to establish an interface between the University, industry, and health sectors in Biomedical Engineering. The Institute adopted the motto “Engineering that lives”, guiding its research toward the development of technology, equipment and materials aimed at improving the quality of life of people, often finding inspiration in living systems. In 2018, the i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health project was consolidated, strengthening the ties between the institutes comprising the consortium (INEB, IBMC and IPATIMUP).

General information:
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208
4200-135 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 800
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ineb.up.pt/about-ineb

INEGI – Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is a private non-profit association focused on technology-based innovation activities and technology transfer. INEGI actively participates in the development of national industry, contributing with knowledge and distinct skills in the field of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management. Its mission is to contribute to an increase in competition competition through research and development, demonstration, technology transfer, and training in design and development, materials, production, energy, maintenance, industrial management and the environment.

General information:
Campus of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto
Rua Roberto Frias, 400
4200-465 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 229 578 710
Fax: (+351) 229 537 352
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.inegi.pt/pt/

INESC TEC – Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science is a private non-profit association that seeks to promote its associated institutions in developing the economic and social fabric, improving performance, increasing competitiveness, and expanding the level of internationalisation of businesses and institutions. To this end, it undertakes activities in scientific research, technological development, transfer and valorisation of knowledge, training qualified practitioners, and specialised consultancy. Its activities are all based on Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science, extending to relevant fields such as physics, bioengineering, the environment, management and innovation.

General information:
Campus of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
4200-465 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 222 094 000
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.inesctec.pt/en

IPATIMUP – Institute of Pathology and Molecular Immunology of the University of Porto is a private non-profit association focused primarily on translational research and advanced training in Biomedicine and Oncobiology. In 2018, the i3S – Institute for Research and Innovation in Health project was consolidated, strengthening the ties between the institutes comprising the consortium (IPATIMUP, INEB, and IBMC).

General information:
Rua Júlia Amaral de Carvalho, 45
4200-135 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 225 570 700
Fax: (+351) 225 570 799
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ipatimup.pt

ISFEP is involved in research and development activities in the fields of economic, social and management science, or others that the Association may consider itself suited to, and it also provides services to the community in the same areas.

General information:
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n
4200-465 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 225 025 975
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: http://www.isfep.pt

ISPUP – Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto is a private non-profit association. Its mission is to contribute to the production and dissemination of knowledge and to foster excellence in research and development in the field of Public Health in order to improve and protect the health of human populations. To this end, it offers training programmes, undertakes research and provides services that consolidate academic excellence, scientific rigour, creative partnerships, and innovative services. ISPUP operates in various domains, particularly in public health research and education and in providing training and technical and scientific consultancy in occupational health and hospital epidemiology.

General information:
Rua das Taipas, 135
4050-600 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 222 061 820
Website: https://ispup.up.pt/about/

LEMC – Construction Materials Testing Laboratory is a private non-profit association. Its mission is to undertake experimental scientific and technological research and development as well as other scientific and technical activities in Construction Materials. These activities include conducting tests, providing services, and collaborating with entities, businesses and university and non-university institutions.

General information:
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n - Building H, Floor 0
4200-465 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 225 082 186
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fe.up.pt/lemc

REQUIMTE is involved in scientific and technological activity in Research and Development, as well as in other scientific and technical activities in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, providing services, offering post-graduate training, and collaborating with both university and non-university entities, businesses and institutions.

General information:
R. D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142
4051-401 Porto

Tel.: (+351) 226 069 420
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.requimte.pt

UPTEC – Asprela Association for Technology Transfer, the Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto, is a private non-profit association. It promotes the creation of technology-, science- and creativity-based businesses and attracts innovation centres of national and international companies, thereby actively contributing to the valorisation of knowledge produced by the University and to the socioeconomic development of the North Region of Portugal.

Its division according to topics — Technology, Creative, Biotechnology and the Sea — allows for a cluster strategy and resource sharing between start-ups, innovation centres and anchor projects, forming part of a broad and transversal network of national and international partnerships.

This strategy provides start-ups with the tools needed to leverage their business. Innovation centres and national and international companies can find the ideal technological infrastructure at UPTEC for establishing and operationalising its innovation activities while maintaining close ties to the R&D+i departments and the interface institutes of U.Porto.

General information:

UPTEC Mar
Avenida da Liberdade, s/n
4450-718 Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

UPTEC Baixa
Praça Coronel Pacheco, 2
4050-453 Porto, Portugal

UPTEC Asprela II
Rua Doutor Júlio de Matos, 828/882
4200-355 Porto, Portugal

UPTEC Asprela I
Rua Alfredo Allen, 455/461
4200-135 Porto, Portugal

Tel.: (+351) 220 301 500
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://uptec.up.pt/pt-pt/