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
A 15 de julho de 2026, o Centro AIR participou na visita oficial do Ministro da Saúde do Brasil, Alexandre Padilha, que marcou o lançamento formal do Gabinete da Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz) em Lisboa. O novo escritório está localizado no mesmo edifício que também alberga a ApexBrasil, a Embratur e o Sebrae, reforçando a presença institucional do Brasil em Portugal e ampliando as oportunidades de cooperação bilateral.
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.