Summary:
Algarve STP approved as an adherent member of TecParques.
Formalized during the TecParques General Assembly on February 18.
Strengthens connections between companies, universities, and institutions.
Paulo Santos highlights strategic benefits for innovation and partnerships.
Algarve STP aims to establish the region as a center for technology and innovation.
Algarve STP Becomes an Adherent Member of TecParques
The Algarve STP has been approved as an adherent member of TecParques - the Portuguese Association of Science and Technology Parks, strengthening the Algarve's presence in the national innovation and entrepreneurship landscape.
This decision was formalized on February 18, during the TecParques General Assembly held in Aveiro, where Jessica Costa, the executive director of Algarve STP, represented the association. TecParques aims to promote and enhance the Science and Technology Parks in Portugal, fostering connections between companies, universities, and national and international institutions, thereby boosting the country's technological and business development.
In addition to Algarve STP's membership, the region's representation in the technological parks ecosystem is further enhanced by the integration of CRIA - Division of Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer from the University of Algarve into the TecParques Board, represented by division head Hugo Barros.
According to Paulo Santos, the interim president of Algarve STP, the membership in TecParques signifies a "strategic step to reinforce the region's presence in the national science and technology ecosystem." He further stated that this integration "opens doors for new partnerships, drives innovation, and creates valuable opportunities for companies and institutions in the Algarve, consolidating Algarve STP's commitment to the region's technological and business development."
About Algarve STP
Algarve STP (Algarve Systems and Technology Partnership) is a non-profit association representing the Algarve's technology and innovation ecosystem. It boasts a vast network of members, including the University of Algarve, seven key municipalities in the region, and strategic associations such as Docapesca, ANJE, and Algarve Evolution.
As a co-founder of the Algarve Tech Hub brand and recognized as a Digital Innovation Hub - Algarve Smart Destination, Algarve STP manages incubation and acceleration infrastructures that integrate the National and Regional Network of Incubators. It collaborates closely with the public sector and associations to foster a favorable environment for innovation and technological development. Its goal is to connect institutions, attract investment, and create the necessary conditions to establish the Algarve as a center of excellence in innovation and technology.
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