The AIR Centre and INESC P&D Brasil (Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Research and Development of Brazil) have extended their collaborative agreement for five additional years, through July 2, 2030.
The extension, based on mutual consent under the original 2020 agreement, reinforces the strategic partnership between the two institutions and strengthens research collaboration across the Atlantic.
INESC P&D Brasil is a leading Brazilian research institution focused on systems engineering, computer science, and technological innovation.This renewed commitment supports the AIR Centre's mission to advance international scientific cooperation and innovation, fostering sustainable development in the Atlantic region.
Event
calendar_today July 17, 2026
The AIR Centre took part in the Portuguese Science Summit Innovation 2026, held on 15–16 July at the Lisbon Convention Center, marking the first major event organised by Portugal’s newly established Agency for Research and Innovation (AI²).
Innovation
calendar_today July 16, 2026
On 15 July 2026, the AIR Centre took part in the official visit of Brazil’s Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, marking the formal launch of the Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) Office in Lisbon. The new office is located in the same building that also hosts ApexBrasil, Embratur and Sebrae, reinforcing Brazil’s institutional presence in Portugal and expanding opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
Collaboration
calendar_today July 9, 2026
On 2 July, the AIR Centre hosted a meeting at its Lisbon office with the Comendador Anthony Bailey, Honourable Consul-General of His Majesty The King of Tonga to the Portuguese Republic. The discussion brought together AIR Centre Executive Director Miguel Miranda, Deputy Executive Director Mafalda Carapuço, and researcher Ana Faria, marking the beginning of a promising dialogue between the two nations.