University of Minho

The University of Minho is a comprehensive public research university spanning campuses in Braga and Guimarães, serving a large student community in one of Portugal’s most industrialized regions. Industry engagement is enabled by co‑located campus labs, proximity to the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory in Braga, and a science and technology park in Guimarães that hosts startups and R&D units. Clinical translation is organized through an academic clinical center that links the university with the regional hospital network to support regulated trials and real‑world studies. Research is supported by competitive European and national funding, including the European Commission and Portugal’s Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). TecMinho, the university’s technology transfer interface, provides IP management, licensing, and venture support for industry partners.