AICEP
Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal

Nestlé Portugal ended 2020 with revenues of €565 million, up 4.2% year-on-year, which the business said was its strongest result to date.

Portuguese entrepreneur selected to Forbes 30 under 30. Bionova Capital was the first investor in Adapttech, a company that has now raised over €5 million.

Portugal’s pulp and paper producer Navigator will raise paper prices in Europe by between 6% and 9% from May 10.

The Water Treatment Plant (ETA) that supplies water to a third of the Portuguese will soon be neutral in energy consumption and will also produce green hydrogen, a project that should "make the country proud".

Are you considering moving to Portugal for better weather, cost of living and quality of life? The pandemic has caused numerous lockdowns and lifestyle changes for many people.

Scientists from the JPI Oceans "MiningImpact" project will embark on a six-week expedition to the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone in the Pacific at depths of more than 4,000 metres, in a European consortium that includes five Portuguese institutions.

Portuguese company Allmicroalgae – one of the largest European producers of microalgae – presents two new Chlorella powders in response to the increasing demand for plant-based food solutions.

Venture capital company Portugal Ventures has strengthened its portfolio with 43 more startups, which corresponds to a total investment of 6.6 million euros.

Efacec launches hop.in, the open innovation platform aimed at entrepreneurs, start-ups, researchers, SMEs, customers, employees, partners and all those who aim to co-create solutions in the areas of energy, mobility and the environment.

Climate change is one of the most significant threats that Humankind faces today. Economic recovery is equally urgent posing not only serious challenges but also creating new opportunities for both Europe and Africa.

FUTURE COMPTA, leading Portuguese IT company, just launched a new and innovative software ecosystem for Industry 4.0. – Bee2Smart Industry.

Portugal Bike Value with a new partner, the German company Ahead All Ahead Composites GmbH as technology partner and with the supplier Taiwan Art Collection Corporation as design partner.

The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) through the quarterly publication Greece in figures, published in both the Greek and English languages, presents statistical data providing an updated demographic, social and economic picture of Greece in a clear and comprehensive manner.

The company also wins International Design Award for modular aircraft design.

High-Level EU-Africa Green Investment Forum: Africa’s green future: new investment pathways towards sustainable inclusive development, streaming from Lisbon on Friday 23 April.

Climate change is one of the most significant threats that Humankind faces today. Economic recovery is equally urgent posing not only serious challenges but also creating new opportunities for both Europe and Africa.

Logoplaste, a leading global designer and manufacturer of innovative and sustainable rigid plastic packaging solutions for the world’s premier FMCG brands, announced that Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers’) has agreed to acquire The Carlyle Group’s majority stake in the company.

ALICE aircraft interior, designed by ALMADESIGN with EVIATION won the Crystal Cabin Award, in the “Cabin Concepts” category.

Critical Manufacturing has been named as a Leader by Gartner, Inc. in its 2021 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). According to Gartner, “there has been a fundamental shift in the MES market, driven by evolving technologies that challenge the MES status quo and driven by vendors with the agility and talent to accelerate the adoption of those technologies."

A study currently being conducted at Ben-Gurion University, in collaboration with the Portuguese recycling company ECOIBÉRIA, found bacteria capable of breaking down PET (polyethylene terephthalate) into monomers, its subunits, in order to reuse them as a raw material for other plastic products.

In-depth knowledge of the glass industry, attention to customer needs, constant desire to grow and innovate, these are the characteristics of MaVetro and also the characteristics of Mappi.

Westway LAB, Portugal’s first international showcase festival and professional music conference event, has announced its 8th edition, April 7-10th, in Guimarães.

Marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was an unusual yet productive year for the European Defence Agency, one worth to be looked back at. The 2020 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of the work accomplished in EDA’s various activity domains throughout the past year.

The construction of an all new e-bike and bicycle facility will increase Incycles capacity to no less than 180,000 units. Last April, the company already opened an 13,000 square meter warehouse in the Portuguese city Barro.

Workers the world over have had a torrid year. But the future is bright, argues Callum Williams.

The EIT Digital Venture Program invests up to 25.000 euros in early-stage teams that have an innovative idea, proof of concept, prototype or MVP.

Co-organized by World Footwear by Portuguese Shoes (APICCAPS) and BFA – the British Footwear Association, the webinar "Brexit for the Footwear and Leather Goods Industry: the EU-UK deal explained" will take place on the 14^th April.

On 1 April, easyjet started selling the flights for its new route between Faro and Birmingham.

A consortium of two Portuguese research centers and a company announced on Friday the launch of a new spray coating technology that it claims eliminates viruses in pillowcases, sheets and mattress fabrics.

Spring brings a new color to Josefinas’ collection for babies and children.

AICEP – Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency launched, in entirely digital format, an international campaign in order to promote the Home and Construction Materials clusters, capture the interest of international demand and present the innovation anchored in quality and tradition of Portuguese products, as well as their offer of differentiating value.

L’AICEP - Agence pour l’Investissement et le Commerce Extérieur du Portugal a lancé, en format entièrement numérique, une campagne internationale, pour promouvoir les sections de la Maison et des Matériaux de construction, dans le but de capter l’intérêt de la demande internationale, en faisant connaître l’innovation ancrée dans la qualité et la tradition des produits portugais et leur offre de valeur différenciante.

Learn how to extend your IT capacity by building your tech team or centre in Portugal.

Wellpartners launches Dioscope, a medical chatbot to improve the diagnostic process, reducing medical error and increasing patient safety.

The Centre of Planning and Economic Research launched the Greek Economic Outlook.

The "Hydrogen in Society - Bridging the Gaps" conference will be held on the 7th of April, at Centro Cultural de Belém,

The 4th China International Import Expo Enterprise Business Exhibition will be held from the 5th of November to the 10th of November.

Lusospace is presenting at ESA’s International Conference on Space Optics (ICSO) 2020! We have two oral presentations based on the work developed for Sentinel 5 Optical Ground Support Equipment (OGSE).

The impact has been felt by both people and businesses -- although it has sometimes been hard to distinguish from the overwhelming impact of the pandemic.

A global economic recovery is in sight but a faster and more effective vaccination rollout across the world is critical, while respecting necessary health and social distancing measures.

With the expansion of their site in Barcelos, Portugal, Swiss-based Beck Automation AG is expanding their international production capacities and making a clear commitment to their activities in Portugal.

The launch of the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) all-electric truck available in Australia heralds a new age of electric mobility in Australian cities.

GENIO, the agile platform for modeling and automatic generation of integrated information systems of the multinational technology company Quidgest, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021.

The ocean and climate are inextricably linked.

The Portuguese company Allmicroalgae has launched two Chlorella vulgaris powders, which are approved as food ingredients and food supplements by EFSA.

Bank of Portugal (BdP) estimates that the unemployment rate will continue to rise in 2021, reaching 7.7 percent, but below what it had expected in its previous projections.

“Almost dance”, by Cláudia Pascoal, was chosen as the best Portuguese song of 2020 at the aRi [t] mar event, in Galicia.

This distinction is awarded to the most advanced and impactful initiatives that demonstrate leadership in implementing value-based healthcare models. HCP is pioneering a worldwide path in implementing patient value-based medicine, with positive effects on cost savings.

ReadyAI's partnership with InteractIdeas makes AI education more accessible for children & young people in Portuguese-speaking countries.

Galp has awarded the construction of its first large-scale photovoltaic solar energy project in Portugal, in the Municipality of Alcoutim, to the consortium formed by Jayme da Costa and Visabeira, thus opening a new front in its process of transformation into an increasingly more sustainable company.

RB Rail AS on March 30 at 14:00 EEST will host a live webinar “RB Rail AS procurement plan for 2021”, where the Rail Baltica global project team will inform about the key tenders, including of the implementing bodies, and their timeline for 2021.

The Virtual Greek Food & Beverage Exhibition, FMS – FOOD MARKET SHOW, will take place from the 11th to the 14th of May 2021 at www.foodmarketshow.com

The recruitment to EIT Food Government Executive Academy – Edition 2021 is ongoing.

The Government of Canada and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada are organizing their second workshop on CETA Opportunities for the Clean Technology Sector, on March 29-31, 2021.

United Kingdom: Inflation falls in February.

Euro Area: Business activity expands in March, beating market expectations.

The new world-class and innovative International School is now open in the Park of Nations (Parque das Nações/ Expo) area, in Lisbon.

Lisbon has been voted as one of the 21 places of the future worldwide, standing out thanks to the quality of universities, infrastructures and security.

Bluepharma adopted the inclusive system, ColorADD - Color Identification System code, as an integral part of the rebranding process of its pharmaceutical packaging.

The easing of the hard lockdown, which began in early March, as well as falling infection rates at the time of the survey (March 4-15) boosted consumer confidence.

The Bank of Greece launched a note on the Greek economy.

A survey commissioned by OP reveals that many young people excelled in handling their finances during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is still scope for improving financial literacy, and the personal financial skills of children and young people are the focus of OP’s annual Financial Literacy Week.

In a fresh round of funding, financial technology group Feedzai is reported to have raised $200 million from an investment company led by KKR valuing the startup at more than $1 billion.

The Webinar on the importance of Internationalisation in the global economy recovery will be held on the 26th of March (15pm - 17pm).

RECER launched the new collection.

How European companies can serve the North American market from Canada?

High-level representatives from Ministries of Defence, defence research centres, industry and European institutions and NATO will discuss how emerging and disruptive technologies will impact defence capabilities, as well as how they can be rapidly integrated in Member States armed forces.

PlatformE, the Portugal-based company that is on a mission to drastically reduce overproduction in fashion, is conducting a webinar to help fashion brands/factories accelerate their digital transformation towards on-demand manufacturing and more sustainable practices. PlatformE powers at scale mass customisation and digital collections across industries.

The Government of Canada and the Delegation of the European Union to Canada are organizing their second workshop on CETA Opportunities for the Clean Technology Sector, on March 29-31, 2021.

Handcrafted with the finest materials by Portuguese artisans, Josefinas Suede Blue take us to a past filled with history and a future with conquests and significance.

The European Tour has announced the postponement of the Portugal Masters due to ongoing travel difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The creation of a global city with a sustainable lifestyle, innovation and technological knowledge is the aim of the 'Innovation District', a project that promises investment of €800 million and the creation of 17,000 jobs in Almada.

A pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial flair has helped Chitra Stern and her family go from “mad scientists” to business moguls in Portugal.

The coast is clear: hidden coves, turquoise waters… Portugal is ready and waiting .

Now that Brexit is here, EU-resident Britons with UK bank accounts, investments or a UK-based financial adviser may see accounts closed or face restrictions.

As the Portuguese company behind the NEXT-proaudio brand, CVA Electronica has a distinguished history as a manufacturer that develops, designs and distributes audio equipment.

EDA issued a call for applications from parties interested in participating in the ‘EDA Defence Innovation Prize 2021’ which is dedicated this year to the topic: Innovative solutions & technologies on Human-Machine Interfaces enabling Human-Machine-Teaming for Defence.

The Embassy of India in Lisbon announce that the Virtual PPI Printing & Publishing from India Fair will take place from 30 March to 1 April 2021.

DocDigitizer helps several organizations to optimize their administrative cost structures by providing an innovative, intelligent document processing platform.

Real economic output in Germany will grow by 3.5 percent this year. The BDI confirms its January forecast. A return to pre-crisis levels can only be expected by the second half of 2022. Last year, gross domestic product dropped by 4.9 percent.

The AgriBusiness Forum 4^th international edition is held in Athens-Greece, 6-7/10/2021, highlighting Food & Farming systems’ green and digital transition; spanning across 9 high caliber sessions, 45 focal areas, and 50 renowned panelists from Greece, Europe and the World.

Beta-Start, a pre-acceleration program, developed by innovation consultancy Beta-i and Portugal Tourism, has been devised to help early stage startups with digital solutions that can boost the recovery of tourism.

A record number of Portuguese landmarks will be illuminated in green as part of a global initiative to celebrate Ireland’s National Day, St. Patrick’s Day, on Wednesday March 17.

Au cours des dernières années, le Portugal est devenu la destination européenne phare pour l’implantation de centres de services partagés et de centres de compétences. De nombreuses multinationales y ont investi, et certaines sont encore en train d’y investir de façon importante.

The impact of Brexit on British homeowners in Portugal who have chosen not to adopt resident status – implications for them and Portugal’s economy.

Adoptée le 10 février 2020, la loi relative à la lutte contre le gaspillage et pour une économie circulaire (AGEC) fixe de nouveaux objectifs et de nouvelles règles pour une production et une consommation plus durables. Coup de projecteur sur les principales mesures qui entrent en vigueur au 1er janvier 2021. 

Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East, the dedicated trade show for gifts, dining accessories, and lifestyle-related products continues to develop into a prominent stage to maximize returns for the participating companies.

Indonesia: Merchandise exports growth softens but remains robust in February.

Australia: Economic recovery continues in Q4 amid looser restrictions and fiscal and monetary support.

China: Industrial output surges in January–February, propelled by manufacturing sector.

Remittances from Portuguese emigrants fell 1.3% last year compared to 2019, to 3,612.8 million Euros, falling for the first time since at least 2010, according to data from the Bank of Portugal.

CERAMIFOR, a CERINNOV Group brand specialized in the manufacturing of industrial kilns and thermal equipment for the ceramics industries.

Sunshining, a company that belongs to Spanish-Portuguese solar developer Prosolia, plans to use Tesla batteries to support its proposed 1GW solar system in Alentejo, Santiago do Cacém.

Portuguese wine group Sogevinus has declared 2019 a vintage year for four of its ports, which will be available at the end of 2021.

Tetra Pak and Rockwell Automation announce a strategic business collaboration for Cheese and Powder Solutions.

A record number of Portuguese landmarks will be illuminated in green as part of a global initiative to celebrate Ireland’s National Day, St. Patrick’s Day, on Wednesday, March 17.

The Portuguese Grand Prix will rejoin the Formula 1 World Championship on 2 May for the 18th time, the second consecutive time in the Algarve.

Companies can register and submit their expression of interest to participate in the matchmaking event until the 17th of March 2021 (23h59 CET).

The Digital Day, organized by the European Commission in cooperation with the Portuguese Presidency, taking place on 19 March 2021 as a virtual event.

Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc. (Picis) announces a new reselling agreement with MedicineOne (M1), a Portuguese company exclusively dedicated to the development of software solutions for the healthcare industry.