Vision, objectives and services
Bridging knowledge production and knowledge uptake across frontiers
INESC is the leading Research and Technology Organisation in Portugal, with a multidisciplinary approach and focus on excellence and impact. Our strong European track record speaks for itself . Our action extends across borders and beyond Europe, with decades-long collaboration and presence in the United States (joint programmes with MIT and UT Austin), Brazil (an established RTO since 2012, INESC P&D Brazil), across Asia (Japan, índia, China and South Korea) and Africa.
European reference organization in strategic areas
Focus on long-term vision
The aim of the INESC representation
in Brussels is
1
To promote the visibility and reputation of all the INESC research and technology development capacity in Europe and beyond.
2
To facilitate and increase the representation in key thematic areas, platforms and networks with a view on guaranteeing insertion in projects and programs of strategic interest from an early stage.
3
To contribute to capacity building of its technical, research and administrative staff in existing and new areas central to its activity.
4
To position the organisation as a relevant stakeholder in thematic domains strategically and jointly pre-defined by the Management Committee.
The HUB’s activity is based on three main pillars and two transversal levels of action
Strategic positioning activities
– Advocacy of INESC S&T and Innovation interests at the EU and international level;
– Representation in working and expert groups;
– Laison activities with European partners (e.g. EARTO, Science Business, etc.);
– Preparation of high-level meeting of INESC Brussels S&T Hub members with EU commissioners, Director-Generals and membes of the European Parliament;
– Monitoring and analysis of European and national policies in key areas of interest and development of INESC positions when relevant.
Services
– Bridge contacts with European Commission, European Parliament and other European and international entities;
– Adequate hosting and preparation of lobbying meetings in Brussels, providing clear and strategic contents;
– Hosting of research project and other meetings in our facilities in Brussels;
– Training, secondments and capacity building activities;
– Working groups to tackle and deepen knowledge of specific thematic areas, prepare strategic positioning of the organisation, benchmark with international reference entities and personalities, among others.
