Universidade da Beira Interior

Universidade da Beira Interior is a comprehensive public research university of more than 9,000 students, with a regional and internationally connected character. Its integrated urban campus in Covilhã places research facilities close to local and regional partners, while well-equipped laboratories support collaboration with companies and public organizations. UBIMedical provides a dedicated interface for applied research, laboratory validation, incubation, and connections among researchers, startups, investors, and industry. Research is supported by Portugal’s Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), European Union programs, and competitive national and international funding. A dedicated technology-transfer function supports intellectual property, patents, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.