The AIR Centre traveled to Santarém for AGROGLOBAL's 10th edition. The event represents one of Portugal's largest national agricultural fair, demonstrating its commitment to advancing digital transformation in the agri-food sector.
The participation centered around a presentation delivered by Mariana Ávila, integrated into the conference "Digital Future in Agri-Food Sector Organizations" on September 10. The session highlighted the "Vinhas de Santa Maria e da Terceira" project, implemented within the framework of SFT-EDIH - Digital Innovation Hub for the Agri-Food Sector, of which AIR Centre is a partner.
The project represents a significant advancement in precision viticulture, leveraging digital technologies to optimize vineyard management across the Azores islands. Implemented through the SFT-EDIH Digital Innovation Hub, the initiative demonstrates the practical application of Industry 4.0 technologies in agricultural settings.
The AIR Centre reaffirms its commitment to bridging advanced research with practical agricultural applications. The "Vinhas de Santa Maria e da Terceira" project highlights how digital innovation can transform traditional farming. This engagement fosters ongoing collaboration and knowledge exchange within Portugal's agricultural community, supporting the national commitment to agri-food innovation.
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
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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
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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.