Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Universidade Católica Portuguesa is a private, non‑profit, multi‑campus Catholic university with a strong applied research profile and professional education mission. Industry engages through co‑located labs and prototyping spaces, executive education co‑designed with companies, and internship pipelines. Campuses in Lisbon and Porto situate teams in two of Portugal’s most active innovation hubs, with ready access to startups, multinationals, and testbeds. Research is supported by competitive European programs and Portugal’s national science funding, with additional regional development support. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing and spinouts, and streamlines contracting for sponsored research.