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Nuada is a company based in Braga, Portugal, specializing in the development of innovative systems that enhance hand function. Its products are designed to improve performance in healthcare, sports, and various professional activities. Nuada's solutions feature lightweight, breathable, and flexible smart textiles that can be customized to meet individual needs. The technology is non-intrusive and aims to be an essential everyday wearable, providing users with a seamless experience that they may even forget they are wearing.

Ophiomics S.A. is a clinical-stage biotech company based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in the development of diagnostic products and services for liver cancer. Established in 2015, Ophiomics focuses on integrating bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and genomics to enhance diagnostic and prognostic capabilities in oncology. The company is ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards in its operations. Its product pipeline encompasses various stages of development, including pre-clinical programs and those undergoing clinical validation. Ophiomics aims to improve early detection of liver cancer through biomarker-based diagnostic devices that combine molecular signatures with clinical parameters in predictive algorithms, ultimately assisting healthcare providers in treatment selection and clinical follow-up for better patient outcomes.

LifeTag is a Portuguese technology startup that specializes in the research and development of non-invasive diagnostic technologies aimed at evaluating metabolism and diagnosing various high-incidence metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. The company has developed a diagnostic marker that facilitates non-invasive health monitoring, particularly focusing on intestinal permeability to enhance the accuracy of chronic metabolic disease diagnoses. By providing healthcare professionals with effective tools to assess patients without causing discomfort or side effects, LifeTag aims to improve health outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process.

Prodsmart, Informática, Lda. is a software development company based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in analytics and optimization solutions for manufacturing assembly lines and job shops. Founded in 2013, the company offers a real-time tracking system that helps factories transition to a digital smart factory model by eliminating paperwork and collecting data via smartphones on the shop floor. Its software provides various functionalities, including shop floor management, real-time dashboards, planning and scheduling, product traceability, inventory management, and custom reporting, all accessible remotely. Prodsmart serves a diverse range of industries, such as automotive, construction, electronics, food and beverage, and textiles, among others. Notable clients include Componor, Mitsubishi, and Alualpha, reflecting the company's significant presence in the manufacturing sector.

Biomode is a Portuguese startup located in Caldas das Taipas that specializes in developing rapid and accurate molecular diagnostic tests for identifying pathogens within the food, environmental, and life sciences sectors. Utilizing Peptide Nucleic Acid Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (PNA-FISH) technology, Biomode's diagnostic kits provide a streamlined approach that eliminates the need for DNA extraction or amplification, ensuring reliability in the presence of inhibitory compounds and focusing solely on viable bacterial cells. The company plans to launch its first product, Probe4Salmonella®, for detecting Salmonella in food samples, followed by additional kits for Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7. In the clinical diagnostics realm, Biomode has developed Probe4Pylori®, which is designed for the rapid identification of clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori strains and is currently seeking investigational device exemption from the FDA to commence field trials. Founded by researchers from the universities of Minho and Porto, Biomode aims to enhance pathogen detection in both food safety and health diagnostics.

BERD, founded in 2006 by Professor Pedro Pacheco, is a company based in Matosinhos, Portugal, focused on providing construction and engineering services. The firm specializes in the design and development of patented technologies for constructing bridges and viaduct structures, utilizing an innovative movable scaffolder that incorporates a lightweight, auto-adaptative prestressing system. This technology, known as the Organic Prestressing System (OPS), was developed by the OPS Group of the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Oporto. Since its inception, BERD has embarked on a process of international expansion, currently operating in various countries, including Spain, France, Germany, and the United States, among others. The company aims to leverage its advanced engineering solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of construction projects globally.

Meshporto is a design & software development company based in Porto, Portugal. The company itself has over 20 years of combined experience, and know a thing or two about designing and programming websites and mobile apps. Clever use of technology and lean processes enable them to work faster and smarter.

Follow Inspiration, S.A., founded in 2012 and based in Fundão, Portugal, develops innovative technology solutions, particularly in autonomous mobile robotics. The company specializes in creating intelligent systems tailored for various applications, including retail and industrial sectors. Its flagship product, wiiGO, is an autonomous shopping cart designed to enhance the shopping experience by facilitating navigation and checkout processes. The company has also expanded its portfolio to include robotics coffee machines that interact with users, interactive mobile applications for historical town tours, and specialized software for museums that allows visitor engagement through timelines and simulations. Originally focused on social robots for individuals with reduced mobility, Follow Inspiration shifted its focus in 2020 to industrial applications, leveraging expertise in navigation, mapping, and artificial intelligence to optimize logistics and material handling. Through these advancements, the company aims to improve efficiency and streamline operations for its clients.

Ar Diagnostic is a technology-based company dedicated to the analysis of levels of comfort and control of indoor air quality in buildings. Indoor environment must provide the adequate conditions for human comfort, free of public health risks or hazards and the conditions for productivity enhancement. In an ever demanding market economy, each sector as to respond to high standards of excellence and closely observe the emerging needs of the modern society. To invest in the analysis of comfort levels and indoor air quality, represents a valuable asset. This project was distinguished in 2004 with the “best business idea” award in the Ideas and Business Contest within Project FIVE promoted by IAPMEI with the support of the Portuguese Ministry of Economy.

Xarevision, S.A. is a digital signage company based in Oporto, Portugal, founded in 2006 as a spin-off from the Computer and System Engineering Institute of Porto. The company operates a comprehensive digital in-store advertising network and is recognized for managing the largest network of digital displays in Portugal, effectively reaching over 40% of the country's active population. Xarevision initially developed its expertise through a project for the University of Porto, focusing on corporate TV and content management across various locations. The company's offerings include mobile self-scanning, voice assistant integration, loyalty program integration, LED screens, and queue management solutions tailored for the retail industry. Notable partnerships include collaborations with Sonae Distribution and a diverse customer base featuring major brands such as Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Danone, among others. By leveraging wireless networks and artificial intelligence, Xarevision aims to enhance communication efficiency and impact while minimizing costs.

Fibersail is a technology company specializing in the monitoring of wind turbine blades through an advanced shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Fibersail provides real-time analysis of the shape, condition, and behavior of wind turbine blades. This innovative service enables wind turbine operators to optimize performance and enhance availability while reducing the risk of failures and lowering maintenance costs. By integrating fiber optic sensors along the entire length of critical structures, Fibersail offers a straightforward solution for continuous monitoring, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of wind energy infrastructure.

Nuada is a company based in Braga, Portugal, specializing in the development of innovative systems that enhance hand function. Its products are designed to improve performance in healthcare, sports, and various professional activities. Nuada's solutions feature lightweight, breathable, and flexible smart textiles that can be customized to meet individual needs. The technology is non-intrusive and aims to be an essential everyday wearable, providing users with a seamless experience that they may even forget they are wearing.

Digitary was established to provide security software design and development services for corporate clients such as Intel, Siemens and Baltimore Technologies. Using their considerable experience in security software design and development, Digitary built the world's first implementation of a secure electronic European Diploma Supplement in 2005. Since then, over 39 Higher Education institutions in Ireland, UK, Portugal and Australia have used their technology to secure a variety of official documents, and the Digitary approach is now the basis for a number of national and international technical standards. To date, over 700,000 secure documents have been issued through Digitary by their customer institutions, and this figure is rapidly growing. 800,000 students have Digitary credentials and over 140 Higher Education professionals use Digitary. The worlds top 10 and the UKs top 10 universities have used Digitary to issue, share or verify student credentials. They strive to maintain an in-depth knowledge of Higher Education to be able to work as an effective partner to their customer institutions and the Higher Education sector as a whole. They strive to achieve excellence by delivering technology that is simple to implement, use and manage, and that offers tangible return on investment to their customers. They use their knowledge and experience to provide quality software and services and to continuously improve to the benefit of their customers and users.

Exogenus Therapeutics, S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Cantanhede, Portugal, specializes in the development of cellular-based therapies for regenerative medicine, focusing on the treatment of skin lesions. The company is advancing its first product, Exo-Wound, aimed at addressing chronic wounds. Exogenus Therapeutics employs an exosome-based platform technology that harnesses the regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties of proprietary vesicles. This innovative approach is designed to create a pipeline of therapeutic solutions for skin and autoimmune diseases. The company's inception stemmed from research conducted in collaboration with notable institutions, including Crioestaminal SA, Biocant, and the Centre for Neurosciences and Cellular Biology of Coimbra University.

Xhockware S.A., based in Porto, Portugal, specializes in innovative smartphone-based retail solutions. Its flagship product, YouBeep, is a mobile shopping and checkout solution that integrates a patented pluggable device compatible with various retail point-of-sale systems and a user-friendly mobile app. This technology allows shoppers to scan products, manage shopping lists, access loyalty cards, and complete their purchases efficiently, significantly reducing checkout times. Retailers benefit from YouBeep by gaining insights into customer behavior, optimizing operations, and enhancing sales without requiring extensive integration efforts or capital expenditures. The application supports mobile payments and personalized promotions, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty. YouBeep is currently available at several leading retailers, including Lidl, Pingo Doce, Jumbo, Continente, and Leroy Merlin, where it has demonstrated impressive results in enhancing the shopping experience.

UBQ (Unidade de Bioquímica, Madeira) is a micro-enterprise based in Autonomous Region of Madeira that strives to position itself in the field of R & D, and more specifically in the blue biotechnology market. UBQ was founded in 2011 and its founder and administrator Dr. João Dionísio. The company began trading in late 2014. UQB has historical background the Laboratórios Farmacêuticos Zior, Dr. Rodrigues Dionísio, who, in the 70s, XX century, developed several galenic formulas, in order to combat nutritional deficiencies in the Madeiran population. The company has offices in Funchal and industrial facilities in the industrial park of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. At this stage of installation and implementation UBQ has enjoyed a partnership with the Universidade da Madeira, through BG ISOPlexis, which has provided support and advice on research and development, provision of laboratories and equipment, development and innovation of products for commercial activity company.

Ar Diagnostic is a technology-based company dedicated to the analysis of levels of comfort and control of indoor air quality in buildings. Indoor environment must provide the adequate conditions for human comfort, free of public health risks or hazards and the conditions for productivity enhancement. In an ever demanding market economy, each sector as to respond to high standards of excellence and closely observe the emerging needs of the modern society. To invest in the analysis of comfort levels and indoor air quality, represents a valuable asset. This project was distinguished in 2004 with the “best business idea” award in the Ideas and Business Contest within Project FIVE promoted by IAPMEI with the support of the Portuguese Ministry of Economy.

Oncovision (GEM Imaging S.A.) is a Spanish technologic start-up company created in 2003 with the initiative of the Corpuscular Physics Institute (CSIC) and the University of Valencia. They work in Molecular Vision applied to Health Sciences focusing in: cancer diagnosis and treatment, and advanced research in neurology, oncology, and cardiology. They are a company focused on Molecular Vision, which creates, develops and markets new medical technologies, global innovations with relevant clinical and economic advantages, often representing a breakthrough in current standards of diagnosis and treatment. ONCOVISION´s original, fresh technology, strong intellectual property, top-level clinical evidence, leading global reference centers, and pioneering protocols, is supported by its dynamic cross-functional team. ONCOVISION is opening unprecedented options in the treatment of cancer and serious cardiac and neurological diseases. Their team and the company’s technologies have been recognized by Spanish and European prestigious institutions. In 2007, the company was selected as one of the “20 Best Technologic Companies in Spain” and won the “National Medical Physics 2007 Congress Award” In 2008, it was one of the “20 Best Health Technology Companies in Europe” by the prestigious European Technology Tour, as well as finalist in the “National 25th Aniversary Enisa Award” Prof. Jose María Benlloch, active member of the company, won in 2008, the well-known “Jaime I” award. Scientists, technicians, and technologists of ONCOVISION have dozens of publications and presentations at scientific and medical conferences worldwide. Their shareholding, based in Valencia, was strengthened in August 2006 by the Spanish venture capital firm Bullnet, unifying its proven track in technological and management capabilities with companies in Spain and Portugal. The company is managed by a multi-task professional team with international experience. With proven clinical and scientific results, differentiated technology with enormous potential for future technological and financial capacity, intellectual property and developing lines, ONCOVISION is today ahead in the Spanish and European Health Industry.

Logistema is a consulting company in supply chain management and logistics.The company's approaches are focused on results by delivering higher return on assets, reducing working capital and increasing the level of service. Logistema provides their customers with solutions that provide competitive advantages, creating better conditions for sustainability, by increasing margins, increasing the level of efficiency of available resources and resources. Organizations are better able to adapt their supply chains to market fluctuations and fluctuations. Founded in 1993, Logistema emerged as a pioneer in Portugal in the area of ​​professional logistic services, supported by the firm conviction that in the Single Market, Europe and Portugal in particular would have great opportunities to develop logistics efficiency, both as region and country, level of companies and institutions in Portugal. The history of Logistema coincides with the evolution of business logistics registered in the country. Over the last 20 years, Logistema has worked with national and international reference companies at different levels of consultancy in supply chain management and logistics, projects ranging from the formulation of strategies for the development and modernization of supply chains to design of logistics systems for operational execution, but also in the design of logistics strategies of the territory and large logistics platforms.

Cross Border Talents is a recruitment consultancy established in 2013, headquartered in Oeiras, Portugal, with additional offices in Matosinhos, Évora, Berlin, and London. The company specializes in providing permanent recruitment solutions across various sectors, including engineering, ICT, medical, and contact centers. With a global network of recruitment partners spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Asia, Cross Border Talents aims to address the skills shortage by offering services that include talent leasing, training, and employee placement. This approach facilitates seamless employment transitions in a dynamic labor market, enabling enterprises to effectively hire skilled professionals worldwide.

Sendekia Ingeniería is an engineering and development company focused on creating innovative solutions for the renewable energy sector, particularly in photovoltaic solar energy. The company holds over seven patents that demonstrate its commitment to innovation. Additionally, Sendekia Ingeniería is expanding its operations into the United States, Portugal, and Latin America. Among its notable projects is the development of a submersible turbine designed to harness wave power, converting the energy generated from wave movement into electricity. This diverse portfolio highlights the company's dedication to advancing renewable energy technologies.

Eixo Digital is an IT company based in Portugal and focused on the international market. Over the past ten years it has created and developed a number of partnerships and business relationships and has built a solid reputation by consistently delivering bespoke software projects on time and within budget. Its IT solution offering is based on bespoke software development, complemented by a set of proprietary products and other open-source technology. Eixo Digital gives customers the freedom to create your own unique business ideas, by designing and implementing the corresponding exclusive software and infrastructure. Eixo Digital is a certified European Space Agency supplier, with proven experience in the field of satellite communication IT projects and also a satellite service provider, providing voice and high-speed data services to almost anywhere on the planet - on land, at sea and in the air.

UBQ (Unidade de Bioquímica, Madeira) is a micro-enterprise based in Autonomous Region of Madeira that strives to position itself in the field of R & D, and more specifically in the blue biotechnology market. UBQ was founded in 2011 and its founder and administrator Dr. João Dionísio. The company began trading in late 2014. UQB has historical background the Laboratórios Farmacêuticos Zior, Dr. Rodrigues Dionísio, who, in the 70s, XX century, developed several galenic formulas, in order to combat nutritional deficiencies in the Madeiran population. The company has offices in Funchal and industrial facilities in the industrial park of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. At this stage of installation and implementation UBQ has enjoyed a partnership with the Universidade da Madeira, through BG ISOPlexis, which has provided support and advice on research and development, provision of laboratories and equipment, development and innovation of products for commercial activity company.

Ynvisible is an electronics company that specializes in the internet of things industry. It features and develops technological enablers of the IoT are enhancements in cloud computing infrastructure, wireless communications, microelectronics, and notably low power electronics. The company was founded in 2010 and headquartered in Setubal, Portugal.

Oncovision (GEM Imaging S.A.) is a Spanish technologic start-up company created in 2003 with the initiative of the Corpuscular Physics Institute (CSIC) and the University of Valencia. They work in Molecular Vision applied to Health Sciences focusing in: cancer diagnosis and treatment, and advanced research in neurology, oncology, and cardiology. They are a company focused on Molecular Vision, which creates, develops and markets new medical technologies, global innovations with relevant clinical and economic advantages, often representing a breakthrough in current standards of diagnosis and treatment. ONCOVISION´s original, fresh technology, strong intellectual property, top-level clinical evidence, leading global reference centers, and pioneering protocols, is supported by its dynamic cross-functional team. ONCOVISION is opening unprecedented options in the treatment of cancer and serious cardiac and neurological diseases. Their team and the company’s technologies have been recognized by Spanish and European prestigious institutions. In 2007, the company was selected as one of the “20 Best Technologic Companies in Spain” and won the “National Medical Physics 2007 Congress Award” In 2008, it was one of the “20 Best Health Technology Companies in Europe” by the prestigious European Technology Tour, as well as finalist in the “National 25th Aniversary Enisa Award” Prof. Jose María Benlloch, active member of the company, won in 2008, the well-known “Jaime I” award. Scientists, technicians, and technologists of ONCOVISION have dozens of publications and presentations at scientific and medical conferences worldwide. Their shareholding, based in Valencia, was strengthened in August 2006 by the Spanish venture capital firm Bullnet, unifying its proven track in technological and management capabilities with companies in Spain and Portugal. The company is managed by a multi-task professional team with international experience. With proven clinical and scientific results, differentiated technology with enormous potential for future technological and financial capacity, intellectual property and developing lines, ONCOVISION is today ahead in the Spanish and European Health Industry.