Portugal will surprise you.
Did you know that in 2008 43% of the electric energy consumed in Portugal was derived from renewable sources? Or that Portuguese Software Companies work with NASA and the European Space Agency in their outer space discovery programmes? Did you know also, that Portuguese Healthcare Companies are among the best in the world? Not to mention that all over the world you will find new construction solutions designed and created by Portuguese engineers. Since the 15th Century, Portugal has looked to the Oceans to enable it to discover, link continents and spread local knowledge and methods.
aicep Portugal Global - Business Development Agency, has partnered with Barclays Portugal and Barclays UK, to host a series of events designed to introduce you to an INNOVATING PORTUGAL. Running from June to December, the events are aimed at bridging perceptions of Portugal as a land with a rich cultural heritage and a top tourist destination to a country of new discoveries and research and innovation. The events hosted at Barclays Global headquarters in Canary Wharf will also have the support of the Confederation of British Industry, the British Chambers of Commerce, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, the UKTI, the Forum of Private Business, as well as several British Trade Associations, active on the sectors which will be profiled at the events.
Aimed at bringing together Portuguese and British business people, INNOVATING PORTUGAL will allow you to find like-minded companies, new business opportunities and partnerships in Portugal, the UK and elsewhere.
1. What is INNOVATING PORTUGAL?
aicep Portugal global - Business Development Agency, Barclays Portugal and Barclays UK, together with the CBI, UKTI, CBB and relevant industry associations have joined efforts to create INNOVATING PORTUGAL, a series of meetings between Portuguese and British business people representing industries where Portugal and Portuguese companies excel in innovation, R&D and modernity. These meetings hosted by Barclays at their Global Headquarters will allow companies to network and to start working together in Portugal, in the UK or in other countries.
2. Why INNOVATING PORTUGAL?
Portugal is a well-known holiday destination and we, as Portuguese, are rightfully proud of it. But there is much more to discover in Portugal. INNOVATING PORTUGAL is an opportunity for you to find out what Portugal can offer your business.
3. Which industries will we be focussing on?
In this first year, INNOVATING PORTUGAL is focusing on five industries where Portuguese companies have made ground-breaking discoveries or where Portugal is on the frontline of innovation.
The Calendar is as follows:
• Renewables for a Sustainable Future – 1st June
• E-Solutions for an E-World: Portuguese Software Development – 2nd October
• Innovation in Construction and Building Materials – 18th November
• Health Care: Portuguese Solutions for Life - 2nd December
• Our oceans as a driver of innovation – 19th January
4. How will INNOVATING run?
INNOVATING PORTUGAL had the first event in June and will run monthly from September to December 2009, with meetings held at the Barclays Global Head Quarters in Canary Wharf in London. In each meeting 3 Portuguese Companies will be invited to present their offering and view of the sector and opportunities for UK companies in Portugal.
5. Who will be there?
During INNOVATING PORTUGAL you will have the opportunity to meet high-level business people from relevant Portuguese and British companies, finance and government.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Diana Bras from AICEP UK at 02072016666 or trade.london@portugalglobal.pt