Universidade do Porto

Universidade do Porto is one of Portugal’s largest public universities, combining comprehensive education with research that engages regional and global industry. A university‑anchored science and technology park links corporate R&D, startups, and faculty labs, offering incubation, workspace and access to shared facilities. Clinical and translational work benefits from co‑location with major teaching hospitals, enabling access to patients, data and regulated studies. Research is supported by competitive European and national funding, including programs of the European Commission and Portugal’s national science foundation. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP strategy, licensing, industry contracts and startup support to accelerate commercialization.